In particular, try the public beach at Jumeirah Beach Walk or a sky high bar with a view over the sea, such as Pure Sky Lounge at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah or the Observatory at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel.

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While Dinner in the Sky keeps trying new gimmicks like wrapping a table in rough wood to resemble a beach bar, with palm tree roots dangling the company has no plans to expand in other directions, like undersea dining.

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Even cooler is the Sky Bar at the Shores Club hotel next door (1901 Collins Avenue), which also goes in for poolside decadence, while the neighboring Raleigh Bar at the Raleigh Hotel (1775 Collins Avenue) is a classy, laid back spot for sipping cocktails.

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