A Japanese Fine Dining Destination, Glass-Lined Pool, City View Terrace, and All-Night Party Playground on the 16th Floor of FIVE Palm Jumeirah
The Penthouse Dubai is one of the most acclaimed and visually spectacular rooftop venues in the city, a multi-award-winning rooftop bar, Japanese restaurant, pool lounge, and nightclub sitting on the 16th floor of FIVE Palm Jumeirah at the tip of the Palm Jumeirah crescent. Recognised by DJ Mag as the Number One Nightclub and Rooftop Lounge in the Middle East consecutively from 2023 to 2026, Highly Commended for Best Rooftop Bar at both the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards and What’s On Dubai Nightlife Awards 2025, and holding a 4.4 rating on Restaurant Guru across thousands of reviews.
The Penthouse operates as Dubai’s ultimate all-day rooftop destination, transforming seamlessly from a lunch spot and sunset lounge into one of the most high-energy, internationally recognised nightlife venues in the region. It is open seven days a week with a different music event every night, drawing a cosmopolitan crowd of residents, tourists, and music lovers who come as much for the world-class DJ lineups as for the food, the cocktails, and the unrivalled views of the Dubai Marina skyline, Ain Dubai, and Bluewaters Island.
The venue is divided into two distinct outdoor sections, each with its own character and vantage point. The City View Lounge Terrace faces the Burj Al Arab, the Arabian Gulf, and the Jumeirah coastline beyond, and hosts the daytime pool and day club experience, with glass-lined swimming pools that appear to extend directly into the sky, sun loungers, and poolside service from the kitchen and bar. The Marina View Bar Terrace faces the full panoramic sweep of the Dubai Marina skyline, Ain Dubai, and Bluewaters Island, and is where the evening music programming, bar service, and dancing take centre stage as the night progresses.
Both terraces are seriously spacious, surrounded by unobstructed glass panelling, and offer vantage points described by guests and critics consistently as among the most spectacular outdoor views available from any venue in Dubai. The interior spaces blend with the outdoor terraces in a design language described as ultra-stylish and elegant, with a lounge suit aesthetic that maintains sophistication without sacrificing energy. The combination creates a venue that transitions naturally from a refined sunset cocktail experience into a full nightclub as the hours advance.
The culinary concept at The Penthouse is contemporary Japanese cuisine fused with traditional French cooking methods, a combination that gives the kitchen a distinctive creative register and allows the menu to occupy an unusual and compelling position between the precision of Japanese technique and the richness of French flavour principles. The menu covers a Japanese dining experience designed to be shared across the table, with light, elegantly presented dishes that complement rather than compete with the drinking and social energy of the venue.
Sashimi and sushi selections, sharing plates, Japanese-inspired starters, and refined main courses all feature, alongside a dessert programme in keeping with the kitchen’s philosophy. The beverage programme is as celebrated as the food, with creative artisan cocktails covering both Japanese-inspired and globally influenced creations, a curated sake selection, premium champagne, wines, and spirits. Shisha is available on both terraces and is consistently popular with guests who want to settle in for the full evening experience.
The music and entertainment programme is where The Penthouse has built its global reputation, with a seven-nights-a-week calendar of live DJ performances and branded events that have brought some of the world’s most celebrated electronic music artists to the 16th floor. Robin Schulz, Jan Blomqvist, and WhoMadeWho are among the performers who have appeared at the venue, alongside a roster of internationally recognised house, techno, and electronic music DJs who rotate through the weekly schedule.
The Friday Skyline Brunch is one of the most popular weekly events, combining Japanese cuisine and unlimited beverages with a live DJ set and panoramic views of the Jumeirah coast, making it one of the most sought-after Friday brunch experiences on Palm Jumeirah. Skyline Saturdays is the venue’s flagship weekly night event, a high-production evening of music, dancing, and spectacular terrace views that draws some of the largest and most energetic crowds of any night across the week. Every night has its own identity and its own DJ, and checking the weekly programme in advance is recommended to plan visits around preferred music styles or specific performances.
Entry and table booking policies follow the standards of Dubai’s premium nightlife venues, with couples and groups able to enquire through the venue’s website and booking partners, and minimum spends applying to table reservations, redeemable fully on food, drinks, and shisha. The dress code is smart casual to smart elegant, with the energy of the venue skewing toward well-dressed, social, and music-focused guests rather than a purely clubbing crowd. The minimum age is 21, with valid ID required.
Valet parking is available at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. The Palm Monorail connects to Palm Jumeirah from the mainland, and taxis and ride-hailing apps connect directly to the hotel entrance. Dubai Marina and JBR are approximately 15 minutes away by car, and Dubai International Airport is around 30 to 35 minutes by road.
Address: The Penthouse, 16th Floor, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 4 455 9989
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm to 3am
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