Above Eleven
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Above Eleven is worth booking for an easy Palm Jumeirah night when the setting and social energy matter more than a formal dining agenda. Treat it as a relaxed evening choice, not a prestige reservation. Cross-shop OKKU or Smoki Moto if the meal needs a sharper restaurant focus.
About Above Eleven
Above Eleven is a Dubai venue with a smart-casual dress code and a selected-day operating schedule.
Use the hours as the main planning filter. Above Eleven is open Mon 12–1 AM, closed Tue and Wed, open Thu–Sat 5 PM–1 AM, closed Sun. Confirm menu, pricing, seating, booking details directly before building a full night around it.
Dubai setting, practical expectations
Plan around Dubai rather than a more specific neighborhood or landmark unless you confirm the details directly with the venue. The main considerations are timing and dress: smart casual is the stated dress code, the schedule is concentrated around Mon and Thu–Sat.
Judge it by occasion fit rather than prestige. For a broader scan before committing, use the Dubai restaurants guide, then compare the general evening landscape with the Dubai bars guide if helpful for planning the rest of the night.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Above Eleven when the listed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plan, confirm any menu, seating, pricing, or booking details directly before you go. If the priority is a more clearly defined venue choice, compare it with Cucina, OKKU, Smoki Moto, Señor Pico, or Levantera, depending on the kind of Dubai night you are considering.
Planning details
- Location
- Palm West Beach - Palm Jumeirah Rd - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dxbpj-marriott-resort-palm-jumeirah-dubai/dining/?scid=feed67b0-9a2f-4de1-8df6-114544116108
- Phone
- +971 4 666 1420
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish rooftop setting inspired by New York’s Central Park, with sunset-to-late-night lighting, resident DJ-driven music, and a buzzy yet polished atmosphere suited to adults-only evenings and parties.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche selection
- Nikkei sushi rolls
- Wagyu dishes
- Tiradito
- Anticuchos
Planning details
Location
Palm West Beach - Palm Jumeirah Rd - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the night needs a more defined restaurant experience, choose OKKU or Smoki Moto. If the group wants something casual and social instead, Señor Pico is the cleaner backup.
Restaurant context
How Above Eleven compares in Dubai
Above Eleven is the easier call when the brief is a relaxed Palm Jumeirah evening with low booking pressure. OKKU and Smoki Moto make more sense when the food brief needs to feel more deliberate, while Above Eleven is better for a social night where location and atmosphere carry equal weight.
Cucina is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want the meal to feel more restaurant-led from the start. Levantera sits closer to a hotel-dining choice, useful when convenience and a broader setting matter. Above Eleven is less about ceremony and more about an easy evening that does not require a complicated plan.
For groups, Señor Pico is the most natural alternative if the priority is casual energy and a lower-stakes meal. Choose Above Eleven when Palm Jumeirah is the draw; choose OKKU or Smoki Moto when the dining format should carry the night.
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Compare Above Eleven
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Above Eleven | Dubai | No published awards |
| Cucina | Dubai | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in Europe2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin PlatePearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Levantera | Dubai | No published awards |
| OKKU | Dubai | No published awards |
| Señor Pico | Dubai | No published awards |
| Smoki Moto | Dubai | No published awards |
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How Above Eleven Dubai compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Above Eleven accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a larger party, contact Above Eleven directly and check availability against the opening times: Mon 12–1 AM, Thu–Sat 5 PM–1 AM, with Tue, Wed, Sun closed.
What should I wear to Above Eleven?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, neat clothing that fits a smart-casual Dubai evening.
How far ahead should I book Above Eleven?
Check directly with the venue, especially for Thu–Sat evenings, when the hours are 5 PM–1 AM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Above Eleven?
Plan around the opening hours: Mon 12–1 AM, Thu–Sat 5 PM–1 AM, closed Tue, Wed, Sun, unless the venue confirms otherwise.
What should a first-timer know about Above Eleven?
Start with the basics: Above Eleven is in Dubai, the dress code is smart casual, the listed hours are Mon 12–1 AM, Thu–Sat 5 PM–1 AM, with Tue, Wed, Sun closed.
What should I order at Above Eleven?
Is Above Eleven good for solo visits?
For a solo visit, consider the kind of atmosphere you want. If you want a quieter or more conventional Dubai option, you can compare Above Eleven with Levantera or other Dubai venues before deciding.
