CÉ LA VI Dubai

Perched on the 54th floor of Address Sky View in Downtown Dubai, CÉ LA VI looks straight across at Burj Khalifa, and that close-up view of the tower is the main reason to come. The venue, part of a group that began in Singapore, is split into three parts: a restaurant serving modern Asian food, a sky bar with panoramic views over Downtown Dubai, and a club lounge where DJs take over late into the night.

The restaurant offers à la carte dining, a lunch set menu from Sunday to Friday, a Saturday Skyline Brunch, vegetarian and wine pairing menus, and it is recognised by the Michelin Guide. Most people, though, come for a drink. The Sky Bar runs a Sky High Aperitivo on weekday evenings, a good-value way to catch sunset, and serves shisha and late-night bites. The club lounge hosts themed nights through the week, including a Tuesday ladies' night and a Thursday night brunch, with resident and guest DJs.

The whole venue is open daily from midday to 3am. Sunset is the most popular time, when the light changes on the tower and the city switches on below, so book ahead through the website, especially at weekends and for terrace tables. Groups of 15 or more can arrange events by email. Expect high prices for drinks and food, in line with other rooftop venues in Downtown Dubai. As with all licensed venues in the city, guests must be 21 or over to drink alcohol, so bring photo ID.

Dress smartly: this is a place where people make an effort, particularly later in the evening when the club lounge fills up. The atmosphere shifts through the day, from relaxed lunches and sundowners to a louder, high-energy party late at night, so choose your time according to what you want. Couples celebrating an occasion and groups of friends are the core crowd.

Address Sky View is connected to The Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro station on the Red Line is a walk away through the mall. The Dubai Fountain is a short walk away for the evening shows before or after, and Burj Khalifa's observation decks make a natural pairing earlier in the day.