A high-profile Dubai dining spot is back. Tapasake, perched 100 metres above the city at One Za'abeel, has reopened this November following a revamp of both its restaurant and its sky lounge — and the reopening comes with a clear pitch: long lunches, sunset drinks and late nights, all framed by the Dubai skyline.
The venue's biggest asset is hard to miss. One Za'abeel's architecture puts Tapasake high above the surrounding district, and the Sky Lounge now leans into it fully with 180-degree views. Burj Khalifa, the Museum of the Future and Dubai Frame are all visible from the space, which makes golden hour the obvious time to book. Resident and guest DJs soundtrack the sunset, and the energy builds through the evening, with the lounge running until 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends.
Downstairs in the restaurant, the concept is built around sharing. The menu blends Japanese precision with Mediterranean flavours, with seasonal dishes designed to land in the middle of the table rather than on individual plates. The drinks list follows the same East-meets-West thinking: signature cocktails, a curated sake selection and wine. Lunch service runs from 12pm daily, stretching to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday to Sunday, with dinner served every night from 7pm to midnight.
It's worth noting the venue sits within One&Only One Za'abeel, the resort known for its cantilevered Linx and its string of high-end dining concepts, so Tapasake is competing for attention in a building already full of them. The refreshed design and renewed focus on the Sky Lounge suggest the aim is to make it the go-to spot in the complex for views-and-vibes drinking, while the restaurant handles the slower, food-first occasions.
Practical details: bookings and information are available through oneandonlyresorts.com, and timings may shift for special activations, so it's worth confirming before you go.
For travellers, this fits neatly into a Dubai trip that's heavy on rooftop experiences. The Za'abeel location is convenient too — right off the Dubai–Al Ain road, a short drive from Downtown Dubai, with easy access from both the older districts and the airport. If you're planning a sunset evening, aim for a table in the Sky Lounge roughly 45 minutes before golden hour to catch the skyline at its best, and consider pairing it with a night at the resort or dinner afterwards, since the lounge runs late.
Story reported by What's On Dubai.
