Bar des Prés
Za'abeel 2, Dubai
Bar in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Book with PearlWhy go
Book Bar des Prés for a polished DIFC occasion rather than a casual round. The 51st-floor ICD Brookfield Place setting and Tatler 2025 design recognition make it a strong fit for dates, client drinks, celebration dinners where the room needs to do real work.
About Bar des Prés
Bar des Prés in Dubai is a polished option to consider when the plan calls for a smart-casual setting and late evening hours. It opens for a daytime period most days, reopens in the evening, runs until 1 AM every night.
Its strongest draw is recognition from Tatler in 2025, including a listing in Best Bars Middle East and design recognition. That makes the venue most useful for guests who care about the setting and the overall occasion, with its Dubai location, smart-casual dress code, late operating hours.
A polished Dubai room for occasions, not a throwaway drink stop
The venue works well for plans where the setting matters and the evening should feel more composed than spontaneous. The 2025 design recognition matters because it highlights the venue's public recognition for design.
For planning across the city, use it as a refined Dubai option and compare it with other choices such as Peacock Alley, Penrose Lounge, Roberto's, St. Trop, or Birch Restaurant Dubai depending on the kind of evening you want.
Book it when the room matters as much as the schedule
The practical advantage is timing. Bar des Prés is open Monday to Saturday from 12–3 PM and 6:30 PM–1 AM, on Sunday from 1–4 PM and 6:30 PM–1 AM. That makes it suitable for both daytime and late-evening planning.
Details on cuisine type, named drinks, pricing are not available. Go if the evening benefits from a smart-casual Dubai setting, Tatler-recognized design, late hours. Skip it if the main goal is menu specificity before booking or a price-led plan.
For broader trip planning, pair this page with Pearl's Dubai restaurants guide and Dubai hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- ICD Brookfield Place - 51st Floor - Zaa'beel Second - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Website
- bardespres.com
- Phone
- +971 4 498 1616
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched on the 51st floor, Bar des Prés pairs a skyline-facing vantage with a carefully considered interior—an approach that earned it Tatler Asia’s Leading Design award. The space reads as purposeful rather than performative: thoughtful Franco‑Asian styling and restrained theatricality let the view and well-crafted drinks take center stage. It attracts a downtown professional crowd that values design and drink quality in equal measure, so the mood stays composed and polished throughout the evening. The result is a high-altitude bar experience that feels calibrated for discerning, design-minded guests rather than high-volume nightlife theatrics.
Best For
Bar des Prés is best suited to evening occasions where design and conversation matter: after-work drinks during the Tuesday-to-Thursday rush, business-focused socializing and dinner-adjacent drinking with colleagues or clients. Its DIFC location and tone make it a natural pick for people seeking a refined, skyline-framed setting rather than loud, late-night revelry. The venue’s Franco‑Asian identity and award-winning interior also make it an appealing choice for small special occasions or date nights when atmosphere and well-made beverages are the priority.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the bar program and the views: the description positions the venue primarily as a drinks destination where design and cocktail quality are central. Lean into Franco‑Asian influences suggested by the concept when choosing drinks or small plates, and — if possible — request seating by the windows to take full advantage of the skyline vantage. Visit on weekday evenings (Tuesday–Thursday) to experience the regular after-work crowd and the composed, attentive service implied by the DIFC setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Luxurious interiors with peacock blue finishes, opulent marble tables, vibrant embroidered draping, and a vibrant yet refined atmosphere enhanced by resident DJ.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Resident Dj
Signature Pours
- Tokyo Garden
- Margarithai
- Cosmocat
- Plum Royale
- Albemarle Spritz
Planning details
Location
ICD Brookfield Place - 51st Floor - Zaa'beel Second - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Peacock Alley, Notable alternative
- St. Trop, Notable alternative
- Birch Restaurant Dubai, Notable alternative
- Roberto's, Notable alternative
- Penrose Lounge, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Bar des Prés compares in Dubai
Choose Bar des Prés over Peacock Alley or Penrose Lounge when the evening needs a sharper DIFC address and a more design-led, late-night feel. Peacock Alley and Penrose Lounge read better for lounge-style meetings or a calmer hotel-adjacent drink, while Bar des Prés is the stronger call for a dressed-up date or client night that should continue after dinner.
Against St. Trop and Birch Restaurant Dubai, this is the more occasion-coded choice. St. Trop is easier to read as a lighter, social option; Birch Restaurant Dubai is the better cross-shop if the meal matters more than the bar mood. Bar des Prés is worth prioritizing when the room, skyline setting, cocktail-led pacing are central to the plan.
Roberto's is the clearest alternative for diners who want a DIFC night with a stronger restaurant-first identity. Pick Roberto's if the table is the focus and drinks are secondary. Pick Bar des Prés if the booking is about a polished bar-restaurant atmosphere with easier late-evening momentum.
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Compare Bar des Prés
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bar des Prés | Dubai | Tatler Best Bars Middle East 2025 |
| Peacock Alley | Dubai | No published awards |
| St. Trop | Dubai | No published awards |
| Birch Restaurant Dubai | Dubai | No published awards |
| Roberto's | Dubai | No published awards |
| Penrose Lounge | Dubai | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bar des Prés open late?
Yes. Bar des Prés is open until 1 AM every night, with evening hours beginning at 6:30 PM.
What's the best time to go to Bar des Prés?
For an evening visit, arrive after the 6:30 PM reopening. Daytime hours are 12–3 PM Monday to Saturday and 1–4 PM on Sunday.
What is Bar des Prés known for?
Bar des Prés has Tatler 2025 recognition, including a listing in Best Bars Middle East and design recognition. It features a smart-casual dress code and late-night hours in Dubai.
