Clap · Restaurant · Dubai
Modern Japanese and a hidden speakeasy on a DIFC rooftop.
Clap is a modern Japanese restaurant, bar and terrace on Level 9 of Gate Village Building 11 in DIFC. The terrace wraps the skyline with a clear line to the Burj Khalifa, which makes the sunset and evening hours the ones to book.
The concept splits into three connected spaces: the main dining room with its open kitchen, a bar, and Ongaku, a speakeasy tucked behind the restaurant. The look is dark, textured and moody, built for evening light, and the terrace and the room trade the view back and forth as the night goes on.
The menu is broad modern Japanese, spanning robata, sushi, sashimi, tempura and hot plates, with an omakase available for guests who take the counter. It works either as a place to graze across small plates or to settle in for a longer tasting, and the bar list matches the ambition of the kitchen.
Clap suits a long DIFC dinner and pushes late once Ongaku opens for the night. Dress runs smart casual to smart elegant, smart elegant inside Ongaku. The rooftop is at its best once the lights come up over DIFC, so time the booking for the sunset hour and let the evening run into the bar.
Address: Gate Village Building 11, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Clap takes its own reservations direct in Dubai. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 03:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 03:00
- Saturday: 12:30 - 03:00
- Sunday: 13:00 - 02:00
Frequently asked about Clap
How do I get a reservation at Clap in Dubai?
Send a request on this page with your date, time and party size, and our Dubai partner handles your reservation at Clap. Our Dubai partner can also arrange the clubs, pools and nightlife around your dinner.
What should I order at Clap?
Clap is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Clap?
Clap keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Clap located?
Clap is in Dubai, at Gate Village Building 11, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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