The best hotel bars Dubai

As if suspended above the busy Sheikh Zayed Road, the terrace bar on the ^43rd floor of Four Points by Sheraton offers guests 360° views of the city and its skyscrapers. With no fuss or muss, this is a quiet place to come for a drink, comfortably seated in soft armchairs, before dining in one of Downtown's many restaurants. You'll be able to take some great photos of the skyscrapers.

In this restaurant on the rooftop of the Oberoi Hotel in the Business Bay area, there is a lounge offering beautiful cocktails, live music on Mondays and a superb ladies night on Wednesdays. It is best to book in advance to ensure a seat on the Terrace. DJ, good music, beautiful view of Downtown and the Burj Khalifa. Then smoking a Shisha while enjoying one of their famous cocktails like the Tamarindo Shrub is a delight. As in all the trendy places in the city, sophistication in dress is the order of the day.

At the heart of the Park Hyatt lies this Middle Eastern lounge on the banks of the Creek, illuminated by the yachts. As the sun sets, you can enjoy the intense fusion of nature and chic on the terrace while smoking a hookah. It's a little detour that's well worth taking after an intense day in old Dubai, wandering through the souks and neighborhoods of Shindagha and Al Fahidi. Just take a cab and you'll be there in a quarter of an hour. Small mezze menu.

The Buddha Bar, invented in Paris just after the Barfly by Raymond Visan, and its tintino-zen maze décor under red chandeliers, is also in Dubai where it offers a superb view of the marina via large bay windows. Oriental atmosphere, a bit ethereal, prolonged by very good cocktails. As far as the clientele is concerned, it's flash-bimbo and hype lovers will not be disappointed. Address still in sight in this district after several years of opening, which triggers the arrival of sensational DJs. You are sure to find always people.

LookUp is located in the City Walk area, in this charming hotel by the pool: a full-length bar offering a panoramic view of the Burj Khalifa and the skyscrapers of Downtown, and for that alone, it's really worth the detour, as the view is spectacular and breathtaking. It's often crowded and it's a chic and casual clientele, loyal, who meet especially on weekends to enjoy the evening breeze. You can also order some snacks to accompany your cocktail.