As the sweltering heat has engulfed the UAE once again, diners can enjoy the benefits of an alfresco with still feeling like they’re sitting outdoors.
From Instagram-worthy venues to a luxe ambience, Emirates Woman has curated a list of covered terraces that are all set to host guests throughout the summer months.
Lah Lah
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This edgy Pan-Asian kitchen and bar is great for after-work drinks, nights out and lazy lunches with a family-friendly dining area that now has a covered rooftop. Located at Zabeel House by Jumeirah, it’s open daily from 11am to 1am with an ambience that’s beyond unmissable.
For more information visit Jumeirah.com
Ninive
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With a home of a hundred stories and Arab cuisines born from the Middle East, North Africa and Gulf, Ninive is designed as a contemporary urban majlis with an authentic theme resonating through the restaurant. Located at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, it’s open from 6pm to 2am with the convergence of local culinary traditions that revisit the past as guests visit to feel good.
For more information visit ninive.ae
Carine
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With a mouth-watering selection of French Mediterranean inspired dishes curated by Dubai’s famous, Chef Izu, you can now enjoy an expansive indoor terrace area during the summer months as you relax and unwind with friends and family in a charming atmosphere with hero dishes such as fragrant harissa prawns, creamy burrata and other handcrafted cocktails. Open from 9am on weekends and 12pm on weekdays, Carine is located at the gorgeous Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills 2 with an unpretentious French charm that we just can’t get enough of.
For more information visit dubaigolf.com
Aprons and Hammers
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Featuring a purpose-built, air-conditioned pergola on its sprawling terrace on the buzzing Palm West Beach, Aprons and Hammers offers a plethora of delicious seafood dishes which can be complemented by a selection of handcrafted cocktails, prepared by the experts. Guests can enjoy three drinks of selected classic cocktails and house beverages priced at Dhs89 from 4pm to 7pm on weekdays for the Sunset Sessions package from Tuesdays to Saturdays, along with a resident DJ.
For more information visit apronsandhammers.com
LPM Restaurant & Bar
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The French restaurant influenced by Mediterranean cuisine offers a place of crackling energy that exudes an unexpected charm with a menu that is no exception to Dubai’s standard. Featuring elements of Niçoise food, fresh produce and other enticing elements, that promote a new take on the general perception of French cuisine, with white clothed tables and breezy white shutters that make you feel like your dining in an enchanting location. Located at Gate Village 8 in DIFC, it’s open from 12pm daily.
For more information visit lpmrestaurants.com
Shanghai Me
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While offering a contemporary take on Cantonese cuisine from the 1930s, Shanghai Me is the epitome of Art Deco elegance, located in Dubai’s International Financial Centre. With a fusion of intricate flavours and textures, the menu showcases signature dishes from across Asia with a. contemporary touch as it’s inspired by the culinary traditions of East Asia. The verdant terrace offers an enclosed space as it embodies the region’s rich heritage throughout the area with a playful twist incorporated in every element.
For more information visit shanghaime-restaurant.com
Seven Sisters
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Being one of the most popular venues in Dubai, this gorgeous open air space of alluring luxury now has a covered area as you witness the stunning view of the Dubai Canal that perfectly celebrates the space to unwind in with an unmissable upscale setting as you enjoy live music and entertainment in this exotic destination. Located at the JW Marriott Marquis, it’s open every day from 6pm to 2am and from 3pm to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
For more information visit sevensistersdubai.com
Garden on 8
While being one of the coolest terraces in the city, Garden on 8 offers the stable bar classics with twist accompanied by sports from around the world on one of the big screens as its outdoor area is completely covered for the summer for one to enjoy the best of both worlds. With a daily of entertainment ranging from a quiz night to Friday brunches, there’s plenty of activity offered at this lush spot in Dubai.
For more information visit mediaonehotel.com
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