In Dubai, the forest of increasingly dense and taller skyscrapers rushing towards the clouds offers, like the dunes that remain after all, essential observatories to enjoy the sunset.
But to have the privilege of being in the front row, nothing can be improvised and reservations are required most of the time.
View of… Dubai, our top 10 of the most beautiful rooftops in Dubzï.
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BURJ KHALIFA, THE SYMBOL OF DUBAI
What could be more impressive than having a drink, or a tea, 555 m above the ground?
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Still the tallest tower in the world (830 m) before its almost neighbor under construction (1000 m) dethrones it.
Three decks on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors (the highest, accessible at 555m) allow you to watch the sun go down ... 3 minutes after its official time, because of the altitude!
An essential importance in this Muslim country at the time of Ramadan which in the highest floors must be broken later, remind the religious authorities.
Depending on the level, you can have a drink, dinner, or even have your private club area.
Reservation essential.
The price
: free for children under 4, from € 85 afterwards with explanations from a “guest ambassador”, access to three levels, interactive experiences and non-alcoholic drink at the Sky lounge,
Tip
: make a reservation at least 60 minutes before sunset because of the queues.
The elevators, on the other hand, are super fast.
The Lounge Burj Khalifa, 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: + 971 48 888 888.
Read also: Dubai from the top of the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa tower
LEVEL 43 SKY LOUNGE, COCKTAILS AND LADIES…
FIRST
Level 43, Four Points by Sheraton, one of the only rooftops revealing Sheikh Zahed Avenue.
Sheraton / Press photo
Perched on the 43rd floor, 155 m, of the hotel, the Sky Lounge, Four Points by Sheraton, on the main avenue, sells out quickly at the end of the afternoon.
Very popular, its “Sunset Happy Hours” cocktail menu between 6 pm and 8 pm, but also every Sunday from 8 pm to 11 pm, its “geishas nights”, reserved for women with unlimited wine and sushi platter for 23 € .
One of the only rooftops revealing the Sheikh Zahed avenue in a row when it is tinted with orange then solar reds.
The price:
at
sunset time
, consumption, minimum 25 €.
Tip:
festive place to live with friends, without children.
Level 43, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +971 56 414 2213.
SLS BY ACCOR, SPRITZ OR BRASSE?
"Le Privilège", the astonishing rooftop located on the 75th floor of the SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences.
Accor / Press photo
Inaugurated in April 2021, in the Business Bay district, this five-star is playing the
fashion
card
with “Le Privilège”, an astonishing rooftop located on the 75th floor.
What better way to admire the last rays of fire on Burj Khalifa and The Creek than to take advantage of the swimming pool, the highest in Dubai, or to savor a “Desert Sunset”, a signature cocktail.
Reservation essential.
The price
: from 25 € (cocktail).
Advice:
take your swimsuit, the 2 infinity pools, including the one to the west, are too tempting.
Towels provided.
SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences, Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +971 4 607 0757.
GEVORA HOTEL,
THE MOST SPECTACULAR
The Gevora rooftop lives up to expectations, with a 360-degree view from sunrise to sunset Photo press
A rooftop but also a restaurant, correct on the 75th floor: "Highest view lounge", the highest in Dubai with a truly 360 ° view, unique.
The whole city is sharing.
Advice: be
patient to climb to the rooftop, the elevators are the slowest in the world… or almost and for dinner, average service.
Arrive at least an hour before sunset.
The price
: from 25 €.
Gevora Hotel, 101 Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade CentreDIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +971 4 524 0000.
Read also: The Gevora hotel in Dubai, the expert opinion of
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MERCURY LOUNGE AT FOUR SEASONS, DOUBLE SIDED ROOFTOP
The "Mercury Lounge" and its unique double exposure.
Four Seasons / Photo press
Located on Jumeirah Beach, renovated in September 2020 in a “French Riviera” spirit, the “Mercury Lounge” looks at both the urban landscape of Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa on one side and the Persian Gulf of other .. Very popular and quite glamorous place, both for its atmosphere and for this double exposure.
Tip:
reservation required.
Arrive at the opening at 6 p.m. to enjoy the decline of the day in all serenity.
Price
: from € 15, tapas and signature aperitif.
Mercury Lounge at Four Seasons, 2 Jumeirah St, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +971 4270 7777.
From town to sea
PURE SKY LOUNGE & DINING, HALYARDS IN THE SOUND BACKGROUND
The bar and restaurant at the Hilton Dubai Walk is a
must-
see for watching the sun sink into the gulf and admiring Ain Dubai, the world's largest merry-go-round.
Hilton / Photo press
On the 35th floor of the four-star Hilton Dubai The Walk, set on the Marina promenade, a chic and lively district, this bar and restaurant has been a
must
for years to watch the sun sink into the gulf and admire Ain Dubai, the most Ferris wheel merry-go-round of the world.
Yes, another record!
Reserve necessarily.
The price
: pleasant cocktails, from € 15 and a
delicious
fusion
food
menu, approx. € 75
Advice
: remember to take a sweater or a shawl, at this height the wind sometimes refreshes the atmosphere when the sun has disappeared.
Hilton Dubai The Walk, Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +971 4 318 2319.
FIVE PALM JUMEIRAH, PENTHOUSE TRENDY
At the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel, the “Penthouse” is for adults only.
Jumeirah Hotel / Photo press
Covering the 16th floor, the 470 rooms of this very
lifestyle
hotel
, on the Marina, the “Penthouse” is reserved for adults with its two infinity pools, its bar and its table.
Perhaps the best plan to experience the end of the day with a sunset both over the sea and the skyline.
The price
: even if the “Penthouse” is free of charge, to appreciate the sunset it is better to book, dinner at the “Five” is a nice experience.
Approx.
€ 70.
Tip
: great for fans of disco music, the others will leave with the sun ... before the decibels soar.
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel, No. 1 Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +971 4 455 9989.
SKY VIEW BAR, BURJ AL ARAB, A 7 STAR SUNSET!
At the Burj Al Arab, a 7-star sunset over the sea. Anne-Marie Cattelaine-Le Dû / Le Figaro
Rippling like a wave, mixing green and blue, on the 27th floor of the hotel, which claims to be the only 7 stars in the world, at the same time tea room, bar and restaurant, this unique place is only accessible by reservation. very long in advance.
With a 7-star sunset over the sea. For a few weeks now, the Burj Al Arab has had a very contemporary “Beach Club Sal” with a historic Itou sunset.
The price
: that of the drinks or the dinner.
Count at least 150 € per person even for an aperitif with tapas.
Tip
: in winter, the sun is very lazy and in bed around 5 p.m., succumb to tea-time with champagne, succulent, generous, with sunset as a bonus.
Skyview Bar & Restaurant Burj Al Arab, Jumeira Jumeira Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone.
: +9714031 7777.
ATLANTIS THE PALM, LIKE A CARDBOARD DECOR
Enjoy a drink with the sunset in the background at Atlantis The Palm: tranquility guaranteed.
Atlantis / Press photo
Built at the extreme tip of The Palm, this artificial archipelago in the shape of a palm tree made up of a trunk and sixteen palms, Atlantis scans the horizon in 360. Some of its 1548 rooms are the best observatories for the
sunset
.
Another option is to have a drink with the sunset in the background on the terrace of its "White Beach".
The price
: that of a cocktail or mocktail.
From 20 €.
Tip
: to get a taste of this fall of the sun live from Atlantis, tune in to the Live Webcam, The Palm.
White Beach Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Rd, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
Phone.
: +9714 426 2000.
Read also: 48 hours in Dubai, diving into the heart of Atlantis The Palm
SUNSET LOUNGE, MAGIC CAMPS OR THE INFINITY OF DUNES
Sunset in in the Dubai Desert at Al Lisaili Area.
Anne-Marie Cattelaine-Le Dû / Le Figaro
This is the ultimate experience, in the Dubai desert at Al Lisaili Area, an hour's drive from downtown.
Two options: book a
sunset
aperitif or a
sunset
dinner with friends or choose an aperitif, dinner, night package in a very comfortable tent with adjoining independent bathroom.
Magic Camps offers this private service for six to eight people (large, very comfortable tent, with adjoining bathroom, individual).
Unforgettable moment
The price
: the more we are, maximum 8, the cheaper it is per person.
From € 300 aperitif, dinner, night.
Tip:
Magic camps takes guests to the dune.
Firmly reject the "rodeo" in 4X4 flat tires, engine pushed, an ecological aberration.
Magic camps
: Office 1716, Blue Bay Tower, Marasi Dr, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone: +9714 437 8884.