CONNECTOR.AE 18 CONNECTOR.AE 19 DINING AROUND DINING AROUND Perched on floor 51 of ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC, Bar des Prés offers an ultra-sleek indoor dining experience with spectacular views across Sheikh Zayed Road, stretching all the way to the Arabian Gulf. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city’s architectural marvels, from the Museum of the Future to the Jumeirah Mosque and Emirates Towers, making it perfect for both quiet dinners and lively evenings out. The menu is a clever mix of Franco-Japanese flavours. Dishes like crunchy crab and avocado galette, native lobster salad with strawberries, and delicate sushi rolls highlight seasonal ingredients and artistic flair. Open daily from noon to 3pm and from 6.30pm to 1am. www.bardespres.com Perched high above Dubai Marina at Grosvenor House, Row on 45 delivers a world-class fine dining journey with a view to match. The restaurant spans three rooms on floor 45, each offering striking views across the Dubai Marina. Guests are treated to a meticulously curated 17-course tasting menu that weaves together British and Japanese culinary influences. From the lounge’s delicate bites like mushroom toast and bluefin tuna, to the main room’s gourmet plates of nodoguro, red deer and amaebi shrimp, the experience ends in a tranquil tea lounge with desserts and petit fours. Open on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7pm to 1am. www.rowon45dubai.com Bar Des Prés, DIFC Row On 45, Dubai Marina Sitting 200metres above sea level in the iconic Burj Al Arab, Skyview Lounge is a must-visit for those who want drinks, bites, and views with serious wow-factor. With floor-toceiling windows and a fresh blue-and-green interior palette, this elegant lounge offers sweeping panoramas of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai’s glittering skyline. Known for worldclass service and an inventive menu of craft beverages and fine food, it’s perfect for afternoon tea, sunset toasts, special occasions or simply impressing your guests. From delicate nibbles to signature beverages, everything here is served with a side of jaw-dropping views. Open daily from 1pm to 11pm. www.jumeirah.com Skyview Lounge, Jumeirah A true Dubai classic, Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant offers a stunning panoramic dining experience. Located on floor 25 of Hyatt Regency Dubai in Deira Corniche, this revolving venue completes a full circle in 90 minutes, giving diners sweeping views that span from Old Dubai’s historic heart to the glittering modern skyline and the Arabian Gulf beyond. The restaurant’s elegant international buffet features everything from seafood and grilled meats to Middle Eastern specialities, making it ideal for family meals and special occasions. The ever-changing view makes every minute of dining feel brand new. Open everyday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and from 9pm to 11.30pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is also open from 12.30pm to 4pm. www.hyattrestaurants.com At 442 metres in the sky, At.mosphere holds the title of the world’s highest restaurant. Located on floor 122 of Burj Khalifa, this celebrated dining destination offers unmatched views of Downtown Dubai and beyond. Whether you’re here for breakfast, high tea or a candlelit dinner, the skyline makes a spectacular backdrop. The refined menu showcases contemporary French cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients and elegant dishes such as oysters, wagyu tenderloin and artisanal desserts. With views like this, be sure to book early, especially around sunset. Open daily from 12.30pm to 3pmand from5.30pm to midnight. www.atmosphereburjkhalifa.com Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant, Deira At.mosphere, Downtown Dubai With its sky-high location in Atlantis The Palm, Nobu Dubai elevates the iconic brand’s allure with sweeping views over Palm Jumeirah and beyond. The elegant interiors and terrace make a dramatic impression, offering guests a refined yet relaxed space to savour skyline and sea vistas. Whether you’re dining with friends, entertaining clients, or enjoying a chic date night, Nobu’s signature Nikkei cuisine hits every high note. Expect favourites like black codmiso, yellowtail jalapeño, and crispy ricewith spicy tuna, along with indulgent wagyu and delicate scallop tataki. Lunch available on Fridays through Sundays from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Dinner available on Sundays through Wednesdays from 6pm to 11pm and Thursdays through Saturdays from6pm to 11.30pm. www.noburestaurants.com Nobu, Palm Jumeirah
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