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🏆 Top 20 Master Guide · 2026

Best New Rooftop Restaurants in Dubai 2026

Newest rooftop openings 2025-2026. HANU rooftop launch, Iliana terrace, Cloud 22 reopening, refurbished concepts.

10 rankedIndependent reviewsUpdated May 2026

2025-2026 brought several major rooftop concept launches — HANU Korean rooftop, Marsa Al Arab terraces, plus refurbishments.

Part of our Top 20 Rooftop Restaurants cluster.

The Top 20 — Ranked

By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.

#1 🏆 #1 NEW
Korean BBQ rooftop · AED 400-700pp

HANU Rooftop (2025 launch)

TimeOut Winner Best Korean 2026. St Regis Gardens. Launched 2025.

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#2 HC NEW
Greek (Marsa Al Arab) · AED 400-700pp

Iliana Sunset Terrace (late 2025)

TimeOut HC Best Greek. Marsa Al Arab terrace launched 2025.

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#3 NEW
Steakhouse view · AED 450-800pp

The Cullinan View (late 2025)

Marsa Al Arab. Curved dining with Burj Al Arab silhouette.

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#4 REFURB
Sky pool / day club · AED 500pp (was)

Cloud 22 (closed for refurb)

Atlantis Royal — closed for refurbishment, reopening late 2026.

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#5 REFRESH
Asian rooftop · AED 250-500pp

Aura Skypool 360° Refresh (2026)

Palm Tower 50th-floor — interior refresh 2026.

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#6 REFRESH
Cocktail bar (57th) · AED 200-400pp

CE LA VI Skybar Refurb (2025)

Address Sky View 57th-floor — bar refurbished 2025.

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#7 🏆 NEW
Izakaya / vinyl bar · AED 250-500pp

Honeycomb Hi-Fi (2024)

TimeOut Winner Best Bar Food. Pullman BB launched 2024. 9.0/10.

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#8 OPEN
Modernist concept bar · AED 200-400pp

Resonance Pre-Dinner Skybar (2024)

Atlantis Royal — pre-dinner skybar before tasting menu.

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#9 BEACH
Beach club · AED 350-600pp

Beach by Five Refresh (2025)

FIVE Palm beach club — interior refresh 2025.

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#10 NEW
Mixed · AED 300-550pp

Marsa Al Arab Hotel Rooftop (2025)

Multiple Marsa Al Arab terrace concepts launched late 2025.

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Your Questions Answered

What is the #1 pick on the Best New Rooftop Restaurants in Dubai 2026 2026 list?

Our top-ranked venue sits at the top of the list above. We base our #1 pick on multiple visits in 2024–26, paying for our own meals — see the Best New Rooftop Restaurants in Dubai 2026 list above for the full ranking with prices, booking tips, and standout dish picks for each entry.

How much does dining at the top New Rooftop venues cost?

AED 50pp at the budget end up to AED 1,500pp+ at fine-dining tier. The list shows price ranges for each entry.

How far ahead should I book New Rooftop venues in Dubai?

Book sunset slots (5:30–7pm) 1–2 weeks ahead. Late-night cocktail seating is usually walk-in friendly after 10pm.

Are these New Rooftop venues halal?

Most are. Hotel restaurants in Dubai serve alcohol but typically use halal-certified meats. Standalone restaurants are predominantly halal-only. Each entry notes the policy.

How does this New Rooftop list compare to TimeOut Dubai 2026?

We've eaten at every entry independently across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut Dubai's 2026 list, we say so. Where we disagree, we explain why — see our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response for the full comparison.

Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take