Mix it up: four must-try cocktails in Dubai
Whether you’re sipping a classic martini at a sky-high bar or savouring an exotic mix at a sun-drenched beach club, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect drink for every occasion during your time in Dubai.
With countless bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, it’s the kind of city that demands that its cocktails be taken seriously, and we’ve managed to find four favorites that stand out from the competition.
Passion Fruit Martini at Skyview Bar
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Situated a lofty 200m above sea level on the 27th floor of the renowned Burj Al Arab, the popular Skyview Bar and café offers some of the most impressive views of Dubai’s skyline. During the day, afternoon tea is expertly paired with delectable sandwiches, pastries, and a range of carefully curated teas, but the place really comes to life at sunset when the cocktails come out.
The menu sticks to the classics, but the bartenders have a particular penchant for mixing martinis. While the simple stirred version is excellent, it’s the signature blend of vodka, amaretto, passion fruit, and a twist of lime and angostura that piques the most interest. If that sounds too sweet, try the more subtle cucumber and elderflower mix.
The Goddess of Spring at Ce La Vi
Sky View Hotel
Perched high above Downtown, CÉ LA VI offers an elevated, atmospheric escape from the bustle below, pairing sky-high views with a menu that leans confidently into global flavors and high-impact mixology.
Among its botanical-leaning cocktails, The Goddess of Spring is a fitting match for the setting. Gin is infused with butterfly pea tea and softened with a delicate touch of balsamic and lavender, resulting in a drink that’s aromatic, floral, and gently complex. Best enjoyed as the sun fades and the Burj Khalifa lights up the horizon, it’s a cocktail that rewards slowing down – and taking in the view.
Pisco Sour at COYA Dubai
Four Seasons Resort
Brunch is a popular way to ease into the Dubai social scene, and the city’s branch of the global Peruvian COYA restaurant draws the biggest crowds with its punchy cocktails, exuberant live music, and platters of ceviche, tacos, and tiradito. Served from 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM every Saturday, opt for the Premium Package which allows unlimited drinks—including the signature Pisco Sour. The zingy mix of lime and pisco is sure to kick-start your weekend.
If the signature isn’t quite adventurous enough for you, then don’t hesitate to explore the 10 different pisco sour infusions. Ranging from wasabi and green apple to mandarin and coffee, you’re unlikely to experience flavor combinations quite like these anywhere else.
Pink Beach at AURA SKYPOOL
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai does indulgence well, but few places deliver it with quite the same sense of occasion as AURA SKYPOOL. Suspended high above the Palm, this circular infinity pool blurs the line between bar, lounge, and spectacle, with uninterrupted views stretching from the fronds to the open sea.
The aptly named Pink Beach is the cocktail that best captures the mood. Light, refreshing, and subtly playful, it balances pink gin with dry vermouth, citrus cordial, lemon and pink grapefruit soda – making it an ideal companion for a long, sun-soaked afternoon. Whether you’re reclining poolside or taking in the horizon from the edge, time seems to slow as you sip.
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