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The Terrace
Barsha Heights
The Terrace is a bar and outdoor dining spot in Barsha Heights, with poolside seating, drinks and shisha. Reviews point to its Friday barbecue buffets, broad food selection and music-led evenings, making it a flexible choice for a casual meal, drinks with friends or a relaxed night out.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
189 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rooftop Setting
The poolside rooftop atmosphere and city views are especially appealing around sunset.
Music Nights
DJs, live Wednesday music and a relaxing saxophone performance give the evenings a distinct atmosphere.
Warm Service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as friendly, helpful, attentive and accommodating.
Shisha
Shisha is a strong draw for some visitors, particularly alongside the music and outdoor setting.
Valet Parking
Valet parking adds convenience when you are driving to the hotel.
Drink Value
One guest found the all-inclusive drinks notably good value and mentioned cocktails, beer and spirits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Wednesday Music. Wednesday is worth considering if live music and shisha are your main reason for visiting.
Ask Early. If ordering shisha, check the setup early and make sure service is available, as one guest struggled to get attention.
Parking Option. Drivers can use valet parking, while the hotel is also described as within walking distance of the Metro station.
All-Inclusive Menu. For an all-inclusive stay, check the set menu and included drinks before ordering; one review found it good value.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hessa St
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken quesadilla is one of the casual pool-food orders mentioned alongside wings and beer.
Paloma cocktail
The paloma is one cocktail specifically praised when paired with nachos at the pool bar.
Common Concerns
Shisha Service
One review says the shisha burned heavily and it was difficult to get the shisha attendant’s attention.
Cocktail Quality
An older review specifically felt the cocktails needed improvement.
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The Bottom Line
The Terrace is a bar and outdoor dining spot in Barsha Heights, set within Media Rotana. Reviews make it most compelling for a relaxed evening built around Friday barbecue or grill nights, poolside food and drinks, with shisha and music available. The setting shifts between cosy and lively, rather than feeling like a purely dinner-focused restaurant.
Food is a strong part of the feedback. Guests mention broad buffet spreads, grilled meats and seafood, beef brisket, shish tawouk, lobster and prawn ravioli, plus well-presented Iftar dishes. One review specifically calls out chicken quesadilla, wings and beer as an affordable casual order, while another enjoyed a paloma with nachos.
Music is a recurring reason to return: DJs, live Wednesday music and a particularly relaxing saxophone set all feature in reviews. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and accommodating; valet parking is another useful convenience, and one visitor noted the hotel is within walking distance of the Metro station. If you are booking an all-inclusive stay, check the set menu: one review says it covered a starter, main and dessert, with selected cocktails, beers and spirits.
Shisha feedback is mixed, including a complaint about burning tobacco and difficulty getting attention, so it is worth checking the setup early.