Bahri Bar

Bahri Bar sits within Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, part of the Madinat Jumeirah resort, and its terrace looks out over the resort's waterways and the sea towards Burj Al Arab. Bahri means of the sea in Arabic, and the setting lives up to the name. The interior is richly decorated, but most guests head straight outside in the cooler months to watch the light change over the coast.

The drinks list is built around signature cocktails infused with Silk Route spices, alongside wines, spirits and alcohol-free choices. A menu of light bites with international flavours makes it easy to stay for a couple of hours, and a Sunset Sessions menu is designed for the golden hour. Shisha is offered on the terrace. It is not a party bar: the atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, with low music, which makes it a good spot for a pre-dinner drink or a quiet nightcap.

The bar is open daily from 6pm to midnight. Arrive just before sunset to secure a terrace seat with the best view, especially at weekends and from November to March, when the evenings are cool and the terrace is busiest. Reservations can be made through Jumeirah's restaurant team on 800 323232 or by email. The dress code is smart elegant, and guests must be 21 or over.

Prices are in line with Dubai's luxury hotel bars. Couples are the core crowd, and it is a natural place to start an evening at Madinat Jumeirah before dinner at Pierchic or one of the restaurants around Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Burj Al Arab closed in April 2026 for an 18-month restoration, but its outline still forms the backdrop to the view.

Non-residents can arrive by taxi at Jumeirah Mina Al Salam's entrance on Jumeirah Road in Umm Suqeim 3, then follow signs through the hotel to the bar. From there, the resort's waterways and abras link to Jumeirah Al Qasr and the souk, so you can easily move on for dinner or a stroll. Allow time to wander through the souk afterwards, when its lanes are lit and quieter than during the day. Kite Beach and the Mall of the Emirates are a short drive away.