Tomo - an outstanding view

There was already sufficient excitement in the air. It was the weekend. Time to unwind and head to Dubai. The people at Tomo had invited us to partake of the Sunset Sessions at their rooftop lounge. With a relaxed atmosphere and soothing music played by a DJ who seems at peace with the world, there’s little that can go wrong on the 17^th floor of the Raffles Hotel.

We get there just before the sun decides to set. If the view doesn’t get you excited, nothing will. The Floor Manager Housin Belmouslih makes sure his staff is prepped before all the guests arrive. The staff is only too pleased to refill the guests with an array of cocktails and juices on offer. My particular favourite is passion fruit with a hint of vodka. It’s light and refreshing.

Tomo is a Japanese restaurant. The word “tomo” is translated from Japanese to mean a long-time friend. 

in keeping with its Japanese theme, they serve Saki wine with Cranberry juice. Ingenious to say the least. After what seems like forever we are served an assortment of sushi, pieces of white fish and crab meat. There’s also some beef and chicken starters which quickly disappear off the plate.

The venue takes on a different flavour once the sun goes down. Almost on cue, the DJ revs up the music and the place is packed with Dubai’s hippest crowd. I am delighted that a dear friend also enters the venue. We catch up while keeping one eye firmly on the view.

The ambience, the view, the courteous staff…I just can’t stop raving about this venue. It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends. If you are going to Tomo, make sure you charge your mobile for taking photographs. You may also want to take a selfie stick. You are bound to enjoy the experience.