BackAfter an unseasonably warm September, the mercury and humidity levels are finally dropping. It’s time to start dusting off the grill and making sure the pool is clean and ready to use. But while you spruce up the exterior space of your luxury home for the lead-in to the winter season, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy al fresco dining and drinks at your favourite sunset hangout. Here are some of the best outdoor dining spots in Dubai.
Basko
The location of Basko is one of its highlights - the restaurant, which draws its design inspiration from the Mediterranean Riviera of the 1960’s, is located in the dramatically designed Opus in Business Bay. Decorated in bold tones of red and blue, the terrace offers a glamorous retro ambiance that is complemented by stunning views over the Downtown skyline with the Burj Khalifa taking center stage.
Bussola
Routinely voted one of the best pizzerias in Dubai, Bussola combines the beautiful rustic charm of an Italian restaurant with elegant design and a spacious terrace that flows down from the hotel to the swimming pool. It’s not just pizzas, though - Bussola also has a full menu of delectable Italian dishes, which you can enjoy while taking in sweeping views of the sea, or alongside sipping a few drinks by the pool.
Flamingo Room by tasha's
Combining a jungle-inspired theme with an upscale aesthetic, the Flamingo Room features varied shades of pink, beautiful foliage, and playful animal design elements like the monkey sculptures around the bar area. This famed hotspot in Jumeirah Al Naseem also features an elegant terrace that feels fit for a woodland bungalow with views over the turtle lagoon.
Jetty Lounge
Set along the coastline surrounding the One&Only Royal Mirage, Jetty Lounge is one of the best places in Dubai to enjoy the golden sunset over a meal or some after-work drinks. The two-tiered terrace allows you to sit down by the beach, trailing your feet in the sand as you see the sky reflected in the calm waters below, or to sit on the elevated terrace deck where you can fully take in the views over Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Harbour.
La Cantine du Faubourg
Framed by beautiful landscaping and verdant trees, the terrace at La Cantine du Faubourg creates a unique atmosphere that stands in beautiful contrast to the glittering skyscrapers that form its surroundings. It’s more of an urban garden than a terrace, and owing to its location in Jumeirah Emirates Towers, it is the perfect setting for a business lunch or a casual hangout after work.
Milos
It’s hard to top the brand new Atlantis the Royal when it comes to the best outdoor venues in Dubai. The resort offers a number of different options for you to enjoy some fresh air along with the most incredible views of the sea and the Dubai skyline. Milos, High-end Greek restaurant Milos deserves special mention, for the fresh seafood market at its heart (a staple of all Milos branches around the world) and a tiered terrace that gives you a front row seat to the incredible fire and water show at the resort’s fountains.
Piatti
As with so many of Dubai’s finest coastal hotspots, Piatti by the Beach at Raffles Palm Jumeirah takes its inspiration from the vibrant colours and clean design motifs of the Mediterranean. Specifically, it draws its design influences from the Amalfi Coast with crisp white tablecloths, tiling with retro patterns, an extensive use of wood detailing, and beautiful foliage. Set along the Palm’s famous West Crescent, Piatti lets you enjoy stunning panoramas of the Dubai skyline.
Tasca
One of Dubai’s first Michelin-star restaurants, Tasca is part of the exceptional Mandarin Oriental resort in Jumeirah and offers refined Portuguese cuisine in a gorgeous setting with understated decor. The large terrace faces the sea and also looks onto the beautiful infinity pool. It goes without saying that the food is simply spectacular - it’s not hard to see why Tasca is one of the select few venues representing Michelin-starred dining in Dubai.