Dubai offers a wide range of restaurants perfect for night owls, with many spots staying open late to satisfy midnight cravings. Whether it’s a casual bite or a fine dining experience, these eateries provide the ideal atmosphere for late-night dining.
Zuma
Zuma is a top-tier restaurant that caters to diners at any time of the day, whether for a business lunch, weekend brunch, or post-work meal. Known for its lively late-night atmosphere, the restaurant remains open until 1am from Thursday to Saturday and until midnight on other days. With a chic crowd, creative cocktails, and world-renowned dishes like the black cod, Zuma is consistently one of the best spots for a late-night dining experience in Dubai.
Location: DIFC
Opa
Opa is a Greek restaurant in Dubai that offers a lively late-night dining experience, complete with plate smashing, Zorba dancing, and napkin swinging. While it’s all in good fun, the atmosphere only intensifies as the night goes on, with the energy continuing until the lights come on at 2am. Known for its buzzing post-10pm vibe, Opa is the perfect spot for celebrations, with shareable dishes and Insta-worthy interiors and entertainment.
Location: Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road
Amelia
Amelia, a previous winner of Dubai’s best late-night dinner, is an ideal spot for post-9pm dining, staying open until 3am daily. With its steampunk-style interiors and lively atmosphere fueled by a resident DJ, it creates a cool vibe perfect for night owls. Guests can enjoy Nikkei cuisine, sip sparkling drinks, and explore the multi-level venue, which includes a speakeasy, making it a place worth returning to.
Location: Address Skyview Dubai, Downtown
Sushi Samba
Perched on the 51st floor of the Palm Tower, SUSHISAMBA offers stunning views of the city, alongside vibrant décor filled with greenery and lively beats. Guests can enjoy a delicious range of dishes, including the signature Samba Dubai roll with lobster, mango, and truffle, and indulge in Latino-inspired mixed drinks. Open until 3am on weekends, this popular spot, which opened in late 2021, is perfect for a memorable late-night dinner on Palm Jumeirah.
Location: The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah
Bagatelle
Bagatelle, the iconic party destination, brings the allure of its St. Tropez counterpart to Dubai, offering an upscale, glamorous atmosphere. The French Mediterranean menu features dishes like creamy truffle pizza, signature tuna tartare, and whole fish cooked in lemon leaves, perfect for sharing with a group. With its lively vibe, guests are encouraged to dine, enjoy, and stay late, often dancing on tables and celebrating with sparklers. Loc
