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A freelance travel and motoring writer and photographer since 2004, living in UAE since 1999 (Al Ain!) Paolo Rossetti has published over 200 articles in The National, Gulf News, and Khaleej Times, as well as Arab Wheels, Middle East Car, Top Performance, and Wheels magazines. This love for cars and travel has taken him on an amazing journey of discovery in the UAE and Oman - and in this blog, Paolo wants to share his knowledge of great places to visit with you, just like numerous good buddies have shared their stories with him. Paolo is sad to hear of UAE expats (and nationals!) who spend their weekends bored in malls, when he knows there are awesome adventures to be had if only people knew where to go. Check out the photos and you will be astounded - is this really in the UAE? You betcha! On this website Paolo provides a lively travel article on a monthly basis, with description, photos, route, GPS file, and even a Google Earth map for you to follow at your leisure. It's free of charge because Paolo is not motivated by profits but by his admiration of the UAE and by helping you make the most of your stay in the UAE, be it a few months or a lifetime. To adventures!

Weekend Dining at Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai

A breath-taking nightscape view, and marvelous cocktails, launch Above Eleven rooftop restaurant as the place to enjoy an exciting dinner with friends on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

The interior decor is modern and attractive, and there are several dining halls to choose from…

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

… including a cigar room, and a magnificent bar…

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

which turns out to be the beating heart of excitement at Above Eleven!

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE
weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

And it’s because the bartenders are masters of mixology!

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE
3 photos above provided by Above Eleven

But, incredibly, there’s more!

A magnificent open-air terrace beckons, and with the cooler weather the elegant rooftop area will certainly move the crowd outdoors.

Luckily, there’s a bar there, too!!!

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

And the views are unrestricted and exceptional – this is THE place for the winter months.

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

The drink list is eclectic, and it covers most of what anyone could dream of, and more.

A brilliant pisco sour creation, named Above Cusco:

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

Expertly prepared, with an outstanding balance of flavors…

Similarly, the Oasis cocktail, clear and a totally different genre, but equal in magically captivating the taste buds: absolutely tip-top bartending!

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

Besides the hypnotizing excellence of the bar, Above Eleven offers a full menu, based on a juxtaposition of Peruvian and Japanese dishes.

The pure Japanese sushi was fabulous and of high quality – below, marvel at the Hokkaido Scallops:

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

Prepared on the spot at Above Eleven’s live sushi counter, and served at just the right temperature, with a precise attention to detail.

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

A full-on delicacy, and I wish we had explored the sushi aspect of Above Eleven more, as I feel there is much expertise there, in a humble, under-stated kind of way.

But it was the South American dishes that took center-stage!

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

Ceviche with fried calamari rings, and traditional corn…

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

… tempura shrimps… and then mains representing Latin American cuisine.

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE
weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

An interesting collection of black sesame ice-cream and green matcha preparation crowned the dinner, for the sweet caress of dessert.

weekenduae Above Eleven, West Palm Beach, Dubai UAE

Overall, the heart-thumping bar and rooftop restaurant vibes elevate Above Eleven as the go-to place for an exciting evening out above West Palm Beach, on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.