Dubai Food & Drink Restaurants With a View

The 5 Best Restaurants With a View in Dubai (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 5 picks

The best restaurants with a view in Dubai in 2026 are Mott 32 on the 73rd floor of Address Beach Resort, Row on 45 on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House, Tasca by José Avillez above the Gulf, Hutong over DIFC and Shabestan with Creek views. Ask for a window table when booking.

Dubai's best views are from high floors, so many of these restaurants are in towers or hotels. Ask for a window or terrace table when you book, and go at sunset if you want the light. Dress codes are smart casual or above. For where to eat without the view, see our best restaurants in Dubai.

1. Mott 32 — JBR

Cantonese cooking on the 73rd floor above the Marina.

$$$ Upmarket

Mott 32 Dubai is on the 73rd floor of Address Beach Resort and cooks contemporary Cantonese food including Peking duck. It is recognized by the Michelin Guide and Gault & Millau, according to its website.

It lists a Saturday brunch from 12:30 to 3:30 PM and a Sunday lunch.

Good to know: The entrance is the Level G Sky Lobby of Address Beach Resort. Book by phone or the website.

73rd Floor, Sky Lobby, Level G Entrance, Address Beach Resort, JBR, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

2. Row on 45 — Dubai Marina

Two-star tasting menus on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House.

$$$$ Splurge

Row on 45 is on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House in Dubai Marina, and Michelin lists it with two stars in the 2026 Dubai guide. The restaurant has views over the Marina.

Tasting menus are the format.

Good to know: Book as far ahead as possible.

Row on 45, Grosvenor House, Al Emreef Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps

3. Tasca by José Avillez — Jumeira 1

A one-star Portuguese restaurant with a terrace over the Gulf.

$$$ Upmarket

Tasca by José Avillez is on the sixth floor of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, with indoor and terrace seating and a view of the Gulf. It is among the one-star restaurants in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

The hotel lists Saturday brunch from 12:30 to 4:00 PM.

Good to know: Ask for a terrace table when booking.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeira 1, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

4. Hutong — DIFC

Northern Chinese dim sum overlooking DIFC.

$$$ Upmarket

Hutong's weekend brunch in DIFC starts at 12:00 PM with Northern Chinese dishes. The site highlights dim sum, including crystal vegetable dumplings and spicy Chilean sea bass, and premium options such as Peking duck.

The restaurant offers free valet parking just outside for the first three hours, according to its website.

Good to know: Confirm the brunch day and package on the site before booking.

Ground Floor, DIFC - Gate Building 6, DIFC, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps Website

5. Shabestan — Deira Creek

Family-run Persian kebabs with Creek views, a Bib Gourmand.

$$ Mid-range

Shabestan is a Persian restaurant on the second floor of the Radisson Blu hotel on Baniyas Road, run by a third generation of the same family according to Michelin. It is listed as a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

Order kebabs and rice dishes and sit by the window for views over the Creek and Old Dubai.

Good to know: Request a Creek-view table when booking.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Baniyas Road, Deira, Dubai, UAE

Google Maps

Frequently asked questions

What is the best restaurant view in Dubai?

Mott 32 on the 73rd floor of Address Beach Resort looks over the Marina and the Gulf, and Row on 45 gives a view across Dubai Marina.

Can I request a window table?

Yes, most restaurants take requests, but they do not always guarantee them. Book early and mention the occasion.

Are there budget restaurants with a view in Dubai?

Shabestan, a Bib Gourmand Persian restaurant at Radisson Blu Deira Creek, has Creek views at a moderate price.

What is the best time for views?

Sunset gives the most dramatic light, and an hour later the lights of the city come on. Book a table around 6 p.m. in winter.

1. Mott 32 — JBR

2. Row on 45 — Dubai Marina

3. Tasca by José Avillez — Jumeira 1

4. Hutong — DIFC

5. Shabestan — Deira Creek

Frequently asked questions

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