Top 10 Best Bars in Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Creative cocktails
- ✦ Poolside days
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What people like
Creative CocktailsThe menu includes inventive, well-balanced drinks with distinctive flavour combinations and polished presentation.
Burj ViewThe outdoor terrace gives diners a clear view of Burj Khalifa, especially appealing for evening drinks.
Moon Bar by MiMi is a celestial cocktail lounge in Downtown Dubai, with mixology at the centre of its dark, stylish setting. Reviews point to thoughtfully balanced cocktails and Chinese-influenced bites, including dumplings, alongside an intimate atmosphere that suits dates, drinks with friends and celebrations.
TipAsk for Mimi’s Picante; reviewers describe it as a standout cocktail with tequila, pineapple, jalapeño, coriander and gentle heat.
Choose Moon Bar by MiMi for inventive, well-balanced cocktails with distinctive flavour combinations.
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What people like
Burj Khalifa viewsThe poolside setting comes with a clear, memorable view of the Burj Khalifa.
Poolside settingThe pool deck works for a relaxed day in the sun, with food and drinks close by.
DECK TOO is a poolside bar in Downtown Dubai where you can settle in for drinks, a meal or shisha beside the hotel pool. Reviews point to its Burj Khalifa views, relaxed deck setting and dishes such as the Bento Box, making it suited to a laid-back lunch or evening stop.
TipFor a hot day, ask whether a large fan can be pointed at your table; the entire bar is outdoors.
Choose DECK TOO for a relaxed pool day with food, drinks, and a memorable skyline view.
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What people like
Drink optionsThe venue has several bars, including alcohol service and a broad beer selection.
Food varietySeventeen kitchens cover cuisines from Chinese, Indian and Thai to Peruvian, pizza and pasta.
Time Out Market Dubai is a large food hall inside Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Dubai, with 17 kitchens, bars and indoor-outdoor seating. It suits groups with different tastes, whether you want Pitfire pizza, smoked barbecue, drinks or an evening view of the fountains and Burj Khalifa.
TipAllow extra time to find the entrance from Dubai Mall; signage may not make the route obvious.
Choose Time Out Market Dubai when everyone wants different cuisines from one shared, lively venue.
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What people like
Stylish InteriorThe elegant, cozy interior is a genuine part of the experience, with one guest especially enjoying the bar and angel-wing feature.
Fresh SushiSushi is repeatedly described as fresh, flavourful and carefully presented; one review highlights tender yakitori alongside fresh sushi rolls.
Kanpai is a Japanese restaurant and lounge in Downtown Dubai, serving fresh sushi alongside cocktails in a stylish, music-led setting. It suits an evening dinner, drinks with friends, or a livelier night out with DJ sets and occasional karaoke.
TipFor a more social evening, consider Sunday: one review specifically mentions karaoke night every Sunday.
Choose Kanpai Restaurant & Lounge for fresh sushi and balanced cocktails in a lively evening setting.
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