Dining Above the Clouds: Nazcaa's Burj Khalifa Rooftop Experience

As the sun descends below the skyline of Dubai, the Burj Khalifa starts to illuminate, and in some corner of the twelfth floor of Address Dubai Mall, a dish of Hamachi Tiradito is getting garnished with a spoonful of leche de tigre. The glasses start clinking at the bar area, while the breezy air from the terrace blows against the city that looks like it is putting on a spectacle just for you.

This is Nazcaa at its best, and the truth is that there is no other place in the city that can compete with this one. You might have walked into the restaurant with the idea of having a quick meal, but before you know it, you will be sitting there enjoying yourself for hours thanks to all the unexpected experiences that you get through food and views.

The dining table offers a first-class view of Downtown Dubai, and each dish serves up a unique cultural experience by blending the two cultures together.

A Rooftop That Steals the Show

But before anything else, let's take note of the view, which truly stands out. The Nazcaa is positioned high above Downtown Dubai, and the Burj Khalifa appears to be almost close enough to touch.

You can be sitting at the outdoor seating area with the cool wind blowing from behind you, or inside the lounge with huge windows from floor to ceiling, but either way, the building towers above the entire skyline before you for hours and hours.

It seems like something magical happens when you are having conversations in your cocktail and see the lights flickering around the world's tallest building.

What Exactly Is Nikkei, Anyway?

If you haven't come across the term before, here’s the quick story. Decades ago, Japanese immigrants settled in Peru and found themselves without the ingredients they grew up cooking with. So they adapted. Japanese techniques met Peruvian produce, and Nikkei cuisine was born, a genuine fusion shaped by necessity and innovation.

At Nazcaa, we refer to our version of this fusion as Beyond Nikkei.

A Menu Built for Sharing and Discovery

Begin the dinner with some light starters. You may try our Guacamole, enhanced by yuzu, or our Crispy Calamari, garnished with tobanjan cream to set your palate for the upcoming dishes.

In case you want something lighter, our Quinoa and Avocado salad, garnished with Peruvian mango and plum, will make a nice addition to the plate.

Next, we move on to the items of our menu that we are especially proud of, cold and raw items. Our Nikkei Oysters, decorated with leche de tigre and some drops of Ossetra caviar, is one of the popular options in our menu for a good reason. Our Lima ceviche, which is made up of Chilean sea bass and crisp cancha chulpe corn, speaks of Nikkei cuisine with every mouthful.

As for the Royal Guard ceviche, which is made up of Hamachi fish, roasted choclo, and the smooth ají amarillo emulsion, people won’t be hesitant about ordering the dish after tasting it.

For those who would like something vegetarian, there’s the Coconut Ceviche made up of coconut meat, avocado, mango, and the vegan leche de tigre.

But when it’s time to use the Robata grill, things get serious. The Wagyu selection, whether the grilled Wagyu, the Tomahawk, or the renowned Wagyu Bao, makes a statement at the table. Add Lobster Gyoza or Ebi Tempura to the plate, and the plate becomes one that shifts effortlessly from delicate to bold. The Chicken Karaage even gets an extra spin when served okonomiyaki-style.

The Bar Sets the Mood

No evening at Nazcaa is complete without a stop at the bar. It's where the energy of the room really comes alive, with bartenders crafting cocktails that borrow from both Japanese precision and Peruvian flair. Think clean, purposeful flavors with a little zest thrown in, poured with the same attention to detail that goes into every plate.

It's the Little Things

This is what we create at Nazcaa, an experience where everything comes together in harmony, the atmosphere, the service, and the view. No matter whether it’s your birthday, you’re celebrating your promotion, or simply catching up with friends after the week, there is an easy flow in the dining experience at Nazcaa.

It’s always the sum of the parts that impresses our guests, be it the surprising taste of ceviche, the never-ending skyline, or perfectly timed cocktails.

This is what we mean by “Beyond Nikkei”, cultural heritage brought to life and complemented by the view that cannot be matched anywhere in Dubai.

Come Find Out for Yourself

When seeking a restaurant on a rooftop overlooking Burj Khalifa where great food, great service, and great views meet, there is one place you cannot afford to miss, and that is Nazcaa.

No matter whether it is a special occasion you celebrate, an evening out with friends, or just having fun in the city, every visit here will be paced at your leisure.

With the skyline lit up in front of you and each dish sharing a story of its own, you will realize that some nights never leave you once they are over.

It is at Nazcaa that the views of the city, the essence of Beyond Nikkei, and the moments spent together make memories which linger even after the night ends.