City views
The 49th-floor setting gives diners striking views of the Museum of the Future and Dubai skyline.
Windows Bar & Lounge
Trade Centre
Windows Bar & Lounge is a Trade Centre lounge on the 49th floor of voco Dubai, known for city views, cocktails and a relaxed evening setting. Reviews especially point to its Monday sushi nights and views towards Sheikh Zayed Road, Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
579 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Monday sushi
Monday sushi nights are a recurring favourite, with guests praising both the food and atmosphere.
Relaxed vibe
The lounge combines a cozy atmosphere with live DJ sets that reviewers found enjoyable without overpowering the room.
Custom dining
The team prepared customized vegetarian options, and one family said the children enjoyed the food too.
Cocktails
Reviewers mention well-made drinks, including the Brazilian berry cocktail, Old Fashioned and Aperol Spritz.
Valet parking
Free valet parking is mentioned as a useful extra for visitors arriving by car.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Monday. If you like sushi, consider Monday, when reviews repeatedly mention the sushi night and a reported 149/- per-person offer.
Check discounts. IHG members should ask about the applicable discount before ordering; one IHG Diamond reviewer reported 30% off food.
Plan timing. Allow extra time during busy periods: one visit involved a wait of more than three hours for the main order.
Ask about music. If conversation matters, check the evening’s music level first, as one reviewer found it too loud to talk comfortably.
Request seating. If comfort matters, ask about available seating, since one review found the chairs uncomfortable.
Use valet. Drivers can ask about the hotel’s complimentary valet, which a reviewer said was available from the rear.
Plan the visit
Practical details
voco Dubai - Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road - 49th floor
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Apperol spritz
A reviewer specifically enjoyed the Apperol Spritz among the cocktail options.
mini future museum dessert
The mini future museum dessert was singled out as a cute finishing touch.
Common Concerns
Long delays
One hotel guest reported waiting over three hours for food and never receiving dessert.
Undercooked food
A delayed order eventually arrived with an undercooked burger and chicken.
Uneven service
Another diner described delayed food and drinks, with the manager not checking on their table.
Uncomfortable chairs
A reviewer liked the setting but found the chairs less comfortable than expected.
Loud music
Music has occasionally been loud enough to make conversation difficult.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 AED
sushi buffet
“Amazing place! They have a great offer for suchi buffet , but one get one free for 150 AED”Google review · September 2023
less than AED 100/- per person
drinks and finger bites
“Less than AED 100/- per person spent in total for the drinks and finger bites”Google review · December 2023
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The Bottom Line
Windows Bar & Lounge sits on the 49th floor of voco Dubai in Trade Centre, with views across Sheikh Zayed Road and landmarks including Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future. It works well for drinks, a relaxed dinner or an evening with friends, especially if the skyline is part of the plan. Food reviews are strongest around sushi.
Monday’s Sushi Night is mentioned repeatedly, alongside an open sushi and seafood buffet. Cocktails also get specific praise, including the Brazilian berry cocktail, Old Fashioned and Aperol Spritz. One family said the team accommodated customized vegetarian dishes, and children enjoyed the meal.
The mood is generally cozy and inviting, with live DJ sets that one reviewer found well judged. Free valet parking is another practical plus, and IHG members should check the current discount before settling the bill. Seating may be worth discussing if comfort is important.
Service is not completely consistent. Many guests describe attentive hospitality, but two recent reviews report serious delays; one waited over three hours, received undercooked burger and chicken, and never got dessert. For an important booking, allow plenty of time and raise delays early.