Skyline Views
The Burj Khalifa and Downtown views give dinner a memorable visual backdrop.
View By Dusit
DIFC
View By Dusit is a DIFC lounge bar centred on Dubai skyline views, with a direct Burj Khalifa backdrop. Reviews point to it for relaxed dinners, well-prepared dishes such as grilled salmon, and smooth shisha in an elegant setting.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
909 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quality Shisha
Customers repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful, and well prepared.
Generous Portions
One dinner review specifically notes that the dishes come in big portions.
Grilled Salmon
The grilled salmon with mushrooms was praised for being moist, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.
Relaxed Setting
The atmosphere is described as calm, stylish, cozy, and suited to an unhurried evening.
Outdoor Seating
The scenic outdoor seating is especially appealing during Dubai’s cooler season.
Metro Access
A customer noted that the venue is near the metro, making it easier to reach without driving.
Attentive Service
Reviews describe the team as friendly, polite, quick to help, and attentive throughout dinner.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring Appetite. Portions can be generous, so arrive hungry if you plan to order several dishes.
Try Outdoors. For a cooler-season visit, ask about outdoor seating to make the most of the scenery.
Choose Mocktails. If you prefer alcohol-free drinks, the venue is described as a non-alcoholic drinks spot.
Take Photos. Look for the mini Dubai frame, which gives you a Burj Khalifa view for photos.
Order Prawns. The grilled prawns received especially strong praise and are worth considering as a main dish.
Check Transport. If you are not driving, consider the metro: one reviewer found it nearby and accessible.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lobby Level, Dusit Thani Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Carrot cake
The carrot cake is singled out as a particularly good way to finish the meal.
Double bacon burger
The double bacon burger was praised for being cooked to perfection.
Tandoori paneer pizza
One reviewer called this pizza the best they had tried, alongside mezze and shisha.
Energy Fizz mocktail
A citrus mocktail described as refreshing and delicious.
Common Concerns
Higher Pricing
One review describes the restaurant as being on the pricier side, despite finding the experience worthwhile.
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The Bottom Line
View By Dusit is a DIFC lounge bar for skyline-focused evenings, with a direct Burj Khalifa view and a calm, polished atmosphere. You can come for dinner, order international-style dishes, enjoy mocktails or other cool drinks, and add shisha to the evening. It suits date nights, celebrations, and relaxed catch-ups more than a quick casual meal.
The food reviews are unusually specific. Grilled salmon with mushrooms, striploin steak with mushroom sauce, grilled prawns, burgers, and the tandoori paneer pizza all receive praise. Desserts are not an afterthought either: the carrot cake and Basque cheesecake are repeatedly mentioned.
Portions can be generous, so arriving hungry is sensible if you want to share starters and still order dessert. The view is the main draw, especially after dark, while the cozy décor and pleasant music keep the room from feeling purely scenic. Cooler months also make the outdoor seating worth asking about.
A reviewer found the metro nearby, and another points out that it is a non-alcoholic drinks place. Pricing can sit on the higher side, so this is better treated as an occasion venue than a budget meal. There is also a mini Dubai frame with a Burj Khalifa view for photos.