Cheers to Spritz: Where to Drink the Best Spritz in Dubai

There's a reason the spritz became the drink of summer, habibi, and then simply refused to leave. Light, bubbly, and so refreshing, it's the glass that says "slow down, the evening's yours." And this summer, some of the best venues across the city are celebrating it in proper style.

Introducing today: Cheers to Spritz, a summer-long celebration of the drink that does sunshine better than any other. From rooftop bars to Italian restaurants, buzzy pubs to hotel terraces, dozens of venues are pouring their own spritz menus, so wherever you find yourself, a perfect one is never far away. Here's your guide to where to find the best of them.

First, What's on the Menu?

Most Cheers to Spritz venues are serving the same gorgeous line-up, so you know exactly what you're in for wherever you go. The classics lead the way: the bittersweet Aperol Spritz, the drink that defines summer in Dubai, the bolder Campari Spritz, and the floral St-Germain Spritz. Even better, every participating venue is serving its Cheers to Spritz menu at a special-value price.

Then come the fruitier temptations: a vibrant Villa Massa Limoncello Spritz, a crisp Lillet Spritz, and at many spots, a sweet, delicate Bols Lychee Spritz.

The fun part, habibi? Some venues have gone rogue with their own signature twists. So let me point you to where the magic's happening.

For the View: Rooftop Bars & Lounges

Nothing pairs with a spritz like a skyline and a warm breeze, that classic rooftop lounge Dubai feeling. Twenty Three Rooftop Bar is a showstopper, one of the best rooftop bars Dubai has to offer, where the views are as crisp as the drinks. Malibu Sky Lounge brings that easy golden-hour glamour. And keep Eve Penthouse on your radar too, a lovely spot to sip something sparkling above the city. If you like your spritz with a skyline, habibi, start here.

For the Long Meals: Italian Restaurants & Mediterranean Restaurants

The spritz was born as an aperitivo, so it feels most at home at the best Italian restaurants Dubai has to offer: it's practically the law. Basta and LARTE are naturals, where a spritz belongs on the table as much as the pasta does. Poli brings its own fruity Bols Melon twist to the mix alongside Greek food. But the one to watch is Garden Trattoria, which has gone beautifully off-piste with a smoky Cynar Spritz and a fragrant Bergamotto Spritz made with Italicus, genuinely something different for the spritz adventurer. For Mediterranean and European flavours, Sa’Cha, Soulgreen and Coterie round things out nicely.

For Something Further Afield: Asian & Beyond

A bittersweet spritz plays beautifully against bold flavours, and there's plenty of choice here: Karma Kafe, Kiyoshi, and more all pour the Cheers to Spritz menu. Sana even offers its own Bols Cassis Spritz for something a little different. Beyond that, the net spreads wide: vibrant Indian at Rohini, all-day sunshine at Brunch & Cake, and even a Slavic twist in the social wellness Banya Forest’s spa restaurant. Whatever you're craving, there's a spritz to go with it.

For the Easy Night Out: Pubs, Bars & Sports Bars

For a more relaxed take, the city's pubs, bars and cocktail spots have you covered, some of the best casual cocktail bars Dubai has for an easy spritz. The Stables is a standout for value at just AED 39, while Tap House does its own summery Bols Peach Spritz. Add Hungry Monkey, Hideout, and UBK to the list, and even a Mexican twist at Loca, and you've got easy, breezy spritz spots all over the city. Proof that the spritz isn't just for fancy terraces, habibi, it's for everyone.

For a Spritz with a Side of Fun: Entertainment Venues

If you like a little entertainment with your aperitivo, three spots deliver in style. Lucky Voice pairs your spritz with a karaoke booth, dangerous, in the best way. Triple 7 offers a number of arcade games, and Swingers, the crazy-golf-and-cocktails favourite, has the most adventurous menu of the whole campaign: a cooling Hugo Spritz with mint and lime, a sweet Cello Spritz, an elegant Lillet Spritz, and a highly fragrant Italicus Spritz. If you want to taste something beyond the classics, this is your playground.

For a Getaway: Hotel Restaurants & Venues

And if summer calls for a proper escape, the Cheers to Spritz flag is flying at some gorgeous hotel spots too. The InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah is well worth knowing if a coastal weekend beckons, and closer to home, Buhayra Lounge at Palace Downtown and Taj Lakes make for elegant spots to raise a glass.

Find Your Spritz

So there you have it, habibi: rooftops, trattorias, pubs, hotel terraces, and a few delightful curveballs, all pouring the drink of the season, all summer long. And more venues keep joining the spritz takeover day after day! Wherever you are in the city, a perfect spritz is waiting, and with this many venues taking part, the only real challenge is deciding where to start.

Rather Make Your Own At Home?

Find Aperol, Campari, Prosecco, and everything else you need at MMI, in-store or via the MMI Cheers Club App, delivered chilled to your door in two hours. Plus, our Mixology Expert, Travis, gives you his tips & tricks to make the perfect spritz here.

Now go chase that spritz, habibi. Cheers, and sip responsibly.