World Gin Day is around the corner, and gin lovers in Dubai have every reason to raise a glass. Falling on the second Saturday of June, this year on June 13, the day puts the juniper-led spirit firmly in the spotlight. Celebrating World Gin Day in Dubai is everything that makes it so loved: the crisp botanicals, the aromatic depth, the clean, refreshingly dry finish.
It is a celebration observed across the globe, bringing together enthusiasts, bartenders and distillers to toast the history and craft behind every pour. And few cities set the stage for it quite like Dubai. Whether your perfect serve is a classic G&T against the sunset, a martini high above the city lights, or a botanical cocktail with the sea breeze drifting in, there is a corner of the city ready for the occasion.
From a one-night-only gin menu at CÉ LA VI to the gold-touched bars of the Burj Al Arab, here are the 12 most luxurious spots to celebrate World Gin Day in Dubai with your favourite people.
Table of Contents
- 1. CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View
- 2. Il Gattopardo, DIFC
- 3. Gold On 27, Burj Al Arab
- 4. Ginter, InterContinental Dubai Marina
- 5. Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa
- 6. Galaxy Bar, DIFC
- 7. The St. Regis Bar, The St. Regis Downtown
- 8. Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal
- 9. Salmon Guru, The Opus by Omniyat
- 10. Amelia, Address Sky View
1. CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View
On Saturday night, CÉ LA VI is running a one-night-only menu built entirely around gin: Southsides, Gin Basil Smashes, Negronis, French 75s and Martinis, poured on the 54th floor with the Burj Khalifa close enough to count its lights. Cocktails start from Dhs60, which is almost reasonable for this postcode. One of the best places to celebrate World Gin Day in Dubai is with the best skyline views.
- When: Saturday, June 13, 8pm to 12am
- Cost: Gin cocktails from Dhs60
- Phone: +971 4 582 6111
- Instagram: @celavidubai
- Map: CÉ LA VI, Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai
2. Il Gattopardo, DIFC
The martini is gin’s most elegant argument, and Il Gattopardo is making it all week. From 12 June to 21, the 51st-floor Italian glamour den at ICD Brookfield Place is running a special Martini Week menu of classics and modern twists, each with an Italian touch in the pour. With its 1960s Riviera interiors, resident DJ and the Burj Khalifa filling the window, it is the most cinematic room to mark World Gn Day in Dubai. And the offer outlasts the weekend if Saturday is already spoken for.
- When: Martini Week menu, 12 June to 21; open daily 12 PM to 1.30 AM
- Phone: +971 4 498 1727
- Instagram: @gattopardodubai
- Map: Il Gattopardo, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
3. Gold On 27, Burj Al Arab
If your idea of World Gin Day in Dubai involves the inside of the sail, this is the room. Gold On 27 sits on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab, dressed in enough gold to make Midas blush, with a cocktail list that moves through Dubai’s past, present and future. Some drinks come with actual gold in the glass. Reservations and smart dress are non-negotiable, which is rather the point.
- Location: 27th floor, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Road
- Phone: +971 4 301 7396
- Map: Gold On 27, Burj Al Arab
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4. Ginter, InterContinental Dubai Marina
Ginter is Dubai’s dedicated gin bar, a small white-walled room with a terrace facing the Marina and a gin library deep enough to get lost in. Perfect way to raise a glass on World Gin Day in Dubai, as it is also home to 67 varieties of gin, the largest collection in Dubai. Tell the team what you usually drink, and they will pair your pour with the tonic it was made for. Ask about the Saturday gin package and the gin cocktail masterclass if you want to take the day literally.
- When: Saturdays, 4 PM to 1 AM
- Happy Hour: selected drinks starting from AED 35 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM daily
- Phone: +971 4 446 6669
- Map: Ginter, InterContinental Dubai Marina
5. Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa
A G&T at 442 metres is a flex that never gets old in Dubai. Atmosphere occupies Level 122 of the Burj Khalifa, and the evening lounge sitting is when it earns its keep: low light, white-glove service and the whole city laid out below your glass. Book a window table or do not bother.
- When: Evening lounge from 5 PM to 12 AM
- Phone: +971 4 888 3828
- Map: Atmosphere, Burj Khalifa
6. Galaxy Bar, DIFC
Dubai’s entry on The World’s 50 Best Bars list, and it drinks like one. Galaxy is a small, dim, star-ceilinged room in Gate Village where the bartenders will build you a gin cocktail you did not know you wanted. It only opens from Wednesday to Saturday, so World Gin Day in Dubai falls squarely in its window. The dress code is enforced. The interiors will leave you in awe, with its Lemurian-blue stone arched bar. And watch as your host creates your cocktail with effortless style and panache.
- When: Saturdays 9 PM to 4 AM
- Phone: +971 50 513 5908
- Map: Galaxy Bar, Gate Village, DIFC
7. The St. Regis Bar, The St. Regis Downtown
Old-school ritual in a new-school postcode. The St. Regis Bar does the heritage hotel-bar thing properly: live jazz, leather, unhurried service and cocktails mixed with ceremony. Order a classic gin martini, and celebrate World Martini Day in Dubai with an exclusive showcase of bespoke martinis, crafted with Gin Mare. Experience a week of exceptional cocktails, impeccable service, and timeless sophistication at St. Regis Bar.
- When: 13th – 19th June, 2026
- Phone: +971 4 512 5555
- Map: The St. Regis Bar, Business Bay
8. Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal
Cloud 22 is the 22nd-floor pool deck at Atlantis The Royal, home to the infinity pool you have seen on every feed, with the Palm and the skyline split across the horizon. Start your World Gin Day in Dubai early with a gin cocktail on a daybed and stay through sunset, when the whole deck turns gold.
- When: Daily, 10 am – 8 pm
- Pricing: Weekends | Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays – AED 500 per person minimum spend.
- Phone: +971 4 426 2700
- Map: Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah
9. Salmon Guru, The Opus by Omniyat
The Dubai outpost of Madrid’s much-awarded original, sitting inside Zaha Hadid’s Opus building, is reason enough to visit. Salmon Guru does playful, theatrical mixology with serious technique underneath, and the gin serves get the same treatment. It is the loosest room on this list, in the best way.
- When: Saturdays, 5 PM to 2 AM
- Phone: +971 52 814 9537
- Map: Salmon Guru, The Opus by Omniyat
10. Amelia, Address Sky View
If you are doing CÉ LA VI’s gin menu anyway, your afterparty is an elevator ride away. Amelia, in the same Address Sky View towers, is a Japanese-Latin lounge that runs until 3.30 AM on Saturdays, with a DJ booth, sharing plates and a cocktail list that will keep the night honest. Book both and call it a double-header.
- When: Saturdays 7pm to 3.30am
- Phone: +971 4 328 2805
- Map: Amelia, Address Sky View
Wherever you end up, raise the glass properly. World Gin Day in Dubai comes once a year, and it comes with a view.
Images: official websites
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