The Best Restaurants Near the Burj Khalifa 

High above Downtown on the 54th floor of Address Sky View, CÉ LA VI is just a seven-minute taxi ride or a 14-minute walk from the Burj Khalifa, making it an easy win for a post-sightseeing celebration. One of Asia’s most recognizable rooftop restaurant brands, the Dubai outpost delivers a high-energy atmosphere alongside glittering front-row views of the city’s ever-evolving skyline. The contemporary menu blends Asian-inspired dishes with international favorites — think truffle short rib croquettes, roasted Chilean sea bass and beef kushiyaki — while polished service keeps the experience seamless. Throw in signature cocktails, a stylish crowd and a terrace designed for golden-hour, and CÉ LA VI firmly earns its reputation as a place to see and be seen.

Just a seven-minute walk from the Burj Khalifa, Jamavar brings One MICHELIN Star Indian dining to Dubai’s Opera District in a setting that’s as polished as the food. Drawing inspiration from the Viceroy’s home in New Delhi, the restaurant pairs grand chandeliers, hand-gilded wallpaper and Jamavar shawl motifs with a menu led by Culinary Director Surender Mohan. Dishes move from northern Indian classics to bold southern flavors, with standouts including Bhatti Ka Octopus and Sindhi Methi Gosht, each showcasing careful spice balance and prime ingredients. With a glamorous dining room, chic terrace and a pre-theater set menu ideal for Dubai Opera nights, Jamavar offers a refined stop just steps from Downtown’s most famous landmark.

Hidden above the buzz of Dubai Mall’s Chinatown, Tang Town rewards those who know where to look. Just a nine-minute taxi ride from the Burj Khalifa, this dimly lit Chinese restaurant trades mall chaos for a calm, atmospheric dining room defined by contemporary Chinese design. The views stretch towards the Burj and beyond, while the menu spans Cantonese and Sichuan favorites, handled with finesse by Chef Zeng Jinbiao, whose cooking prioritizes clarity of flavor and seasonal produce over excess. Expect elevated classics such as wagyu beef, Peking duck paired with caviar, delicate dim sum and freshly baked egg tarts that are reason alone to visit. After dark, watch on as traditional Chinese dance performances bring the party spirit. Our top tip? Enter through the residence lobby to bypass the mall crowds.

On level 122 of the Burj Khalifa itself, At.mosphere sits 442 meters above ground and is accessed via the Armani Hotel Dubai’s private lifts, holding the title of the world’s highest restaurant. Look out for uninterrupted views over Downtown Dubai or look down for a birds-eye view of the Dubai Fountains. The menu leans modern French with top-tier ingredients taking center stage. Wash down the caviar, oysters and Wagyu tenderloin with champagne, or try the tasting menus available at lunch or dinner.

Set within the Armani Hotel on the lower levels of the Burj Khalifa, Armani/Ristorante delivers refined Italian dining in surroundings that feel unmistakably glossy. High ceilings, marble floors and a striking glass-fronted kitchen set the scene, while attentive service and a limited number of fountain-facing tables elevate the experience further. The menu celebrates precise, traditional Italian cooking with a contemporary touch, from the signature spinach and ricotta tortelli aged for 24 months, to impeccably executed desserts. Thoughtful wine pairings curated by the restaurant’s sommelier round out a meal that feels elegant and unfussy, making Armani/Ristorante a quietly confident choice for fantastic Italian at the base of the world’s tallest building.