Aura Skypool, Dubai
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
AURA SKYPOOL combines a circular infinity pool with an indoor dining lounge on the fiftieth floor of The Palm Tower in Dubai. The food programme uses Pan-Asian influences and sharing plates, while lounge dining and pool sessions are booked as different experiences.
About Aura Skypool, Dubai
Dining on The Palm Tower's Fiftieth Floor
AURA SKYPOOL is on the fiftieth floor of The Palm Tower on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Visitors enter through the St. Regis building, but AURA's own FAQ says the venue is not affiliated with a hotel and that hotel guests still need advance tickets. The location combines a pool deck with an indoor lounge. For restaurant research, the lounge is the relevant dining space; a table there is not the same product as a seat around the infinity pool.
Sharing Plates and Pan-Asian Influences
The kitchen describes its food as international sharing dishes with a Pan-Asian direction. Separate breakfast, food, drinks and wine menus are published, alongside the Lunch in the Sky offering. The latter is a three-course meal, while other lounge experiences use an a la carte minimum spend or a defined package. Vegetarian and vegan choices are confirmed in the FAQ. Because several formats coexist, the useful decision is whether to book breakfast, a structured lunch or a lounge visit with individually ordered dishes, then check the inclusions attached to that particular reservation.
Pool Access and Practical Distinctions
Indoor lounge bookings explicitly exclude swimming. Guests may step outside to see the views, but that does not convert a restaurant reservation into pool access. Pool tickets, in turn, generally charge food and drinks separately unless a specific minimum-spend arrangement applies. AURA recommends advance booking and publishes accessibility information: wheelchair access is available through the venue, while the pool itself uses steps or ladders. Age rules differ between sections of the official site, so families should obtain direct confirmation for their chosen experience. The same care is warranted for cancellation terms, which vary by booking type.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Aura Skypool, Dubai is the 2026 winner in Middle East's Best Brunch Venue 2026, World's Best Brunch Venue 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Location
- The Palm Tower, 50th floor, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
- Website
- auraskypool.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Suspended 200 metres above Dubai on the 50th floor of Palm Tower, AURA Skypool combines a minimalist, sophisticated indoor lounge with an open-air 360° pool deck, framed by panoramic skyline, Palm Jumeirah and Arabian Gulf views, curated beats and a day-to-night transition from tranquil sunrise to vibrant sunset and atmospheric evenings.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine, Spirits
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2021
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- The Palm Tower, 50th floor, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is AURA SKYPOOL?
On floor 50 of The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, with entry through the St. Regis building.
Does a lounge booking include swimming?
No. The official FAQ explicitly excludes pool access from indoor lounge experiences.
Are vegetarian choices available?
Yes. AURA confirms vegetarian and vegan menu options.
