Rooftop Bars Dubai

FAQ Dubai Rooftops

• What is the age limit at Dubai rooftop bars?

  The legal drinking age in Dubai is 21, which means that the age limit at the rooftop bars in Dubai by standard is +21 (source). If the setting is more towards club, some venues might have a +25 restriction. People between 18-21 can usually visit rooftop bars in the company of a legal guardian, but not consume alcohol.

• Can you smoke at Dubai rooftop bars?

  There are usually areas where you can smoke at the Dubai rooftop bars, since the laws against smoking at outside public areas are not as strict in UAE as in other countries (source). Shisha-smoking is also a big thing in Dubai, and many rooftop bars offers a special shisha-menu. However, note that E-cigarettes and Vaping is banned in Dubai.

• What is the Dubai rooftop bar dress code?

  There is no general dress code on the Dubai rooftop bars, but most of the rooftop venues have a smart casual dress code. The dress code is usually more strict toward males, who should not wear shorts (especially not at night) and avoid sporting clothes, flips flops or other to casual clothing. However, during daytime the dress code is usually more casual, and venues with a rooftop pool can be visited in just shorts and t-shirt. You can find the specicifc dress code for each rooftop bar in Dubai by clicking them above.

• Are Dubai rooftop bars free?

  The majority of Dubai rooftop bars has free entrance, as most of them are more lounges and restaurants. It is more common with a fee at the Dubai night clubs. If there is an entrance fee at the rooftop bars, it is usually in connection with an event, like a rooftop party with DJs and entertainment, or something even more special, like a New Year's Eve event. Booking a table at a rooftop bar in Dubai might mean a minimum spend.

• When is the best time to visit a Dubai rooftop bar?

  The best time to visit a Dubai rooftop bar is late afternoon / early evening. This way you can enjoy both the fantastic Dubai sunset, and watch as the majestic skyline turns it nightly lights on. During daytime Dubai can get very hot, so rooftop visits at day is only recommended if the rooftop has a pool. During the very hot summers, the outdoor terraces are often completely closed, as it is to hot.

• Do you have to be a hotel guest to visit a Dubai hotel rooftop bar?

  No, usually you do not have to be a hotel guest to visit a Dubai hotel rooftop bar. Almost all rooftop bars in Dubai are located at hotels, but they are almost always open to the public. There might however be sections of the rooftop that is exclusive to hotel guests, and there might be times of the day when the public cannot visit. This is for instance usually the case with Dubai rooftop pools, where the pool and terrace is only open to guests staying at the hotel during daytime.