The Bar/Lounge at Raffles Dubai
Raffles Dubai's bar/lounge is endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Of the 13 reviews that we tracked, 7 referenced the bar/lounge, like Frommer's, Concierge and Insight Guides.
Raffles Dubai 
 Frommer's
 Concierge
 Insight Guides
 Jetsetter
 Condé Nast Traveler
 Oyster
 Star Service
 "After hours, head to the Balinese-inspired Crossroads Cocktail Bar (if the weather's nice, you can step out to the garden and lounge under a gazebo), which opens to the hotel's Botanical Garden" 
 "Botanical gardens occupy the pyramid's center, and the glassed-in trilevel top contains two Asian restaurants, a nightclub with no minimum drink requirement, and a champagne bar" 
 "Spectacular hotel housed in a giant pyramid, with a mix of quirky Egyptian theming and cool Asian designs, plus superb facilities including huge gardens, a gorgeous spa and some excellent restaurants and bars" 
 "Restaurants and bars include a Japanese restaurant and a steakhouse, as well as a cocktail bar and terrace offering flavored shisha" 
 "Botanical gardens occupy the pyramid’s center, and the glassed-in tri-level top contains two Asian restaurants, a nightclub with no minimum drink requirement, and a champagne bar" 
 "The
hotel’s expansive features include seven restaurants and bars, a gorgeous pool
with swim-up bar, and expansive spa facilities in the gardens" 
 "Raffles Club units are extremely large and come with access to a private lounge for all-day snacks and drinks"