Description
Desert Rain New York – Rooftop Luxury Shisha Lounge with City Skyline Views
Desert Rain New York is a meeting point between New York City's electrifying nightlife and Middle Eastern refinement. Located in Midtown just steps from Times Square, this rooftop shisha lounge, one of the best shisha lounges in NY, offers stunning skyline views, plush seating, and an ambiance that marries exoticism with modern design. It’s a perfect place to engage in indulgent nightlife above the congestion of the city streets and whether you are a New Yorker or visiting the Big Apple, you can’t go wrong with this location.
Atmosphere & Setting
From the moment you enter Desert Rain, the city fades away. Plush and overstuffed deep velvet sofas line the walls. Large Moroccan lanterns hang above low gold and white lounge tables bathed in warm ambient lighting. The rooftop lounge is open-air (there is an awning for inclement weather) which provides visitors with uninterrupted views of the Empire State Building, the backdrop for every visit. During the day, it’s the perfect lounge for rub elbows + have relaxed conversations; at night, the lights from the city create an intoxicating ambiance. The hookah lounge offers comfortable seating regardless if you are a couple, in a group, on your own, or in town on business. Desert Rain offers both intimacy and vibrancy.
Shisha Experience
Desert Rain is famous for their premium shisha in New York City and hookah experts prepare the shisha with precision. From classic tastes such as double apple and mint to contemporary spins, like pomegranate rose, mango passion, and blueberry cream. Elevated fruit heads and ice pipes are also available. Each session lasts for over an hour and the coal service is provided extremely well, meaning the flavor maintains the same goodness from start to finish. Whether you are a traditionalist who wants the classics or you want to be a little odder with flavors, Desert Rain stands tall amongst the top hookah spots in Midtown Manhattan.
Food, Drinks & Service
This is not just a shisha spot, it is a hookah and dining destination. The food is varied with options for Mediterranean mezze platters, sushi rolls, and gourmet sliders. The drink list ranges from crafted non-alcoholic options, a wine and cocktail list with selections to pair with your preferred flavor. The service, while professional is also personal; attentive staff ensure your evening follows seamlessly and makes Desert Rain, one of the best shisha lounges with food in the city.
Day vs. Night Vibes
Desert Rain in late afternoon, is an oasis, the ultimate escape for a sunset shisha in New York, during the city’s golden hour for skyline before the sun goes down. As night time rolls in, Desert Rain immerses guests into the energy with live DJs and curated playlists comprising deep house, R&B, and worldly lounge beats. Two nights out of the week (Friday and Saturday), the venue turns into an exhilarating rooftop-party scene while retaining sophistication for the late-night hookah New York crew.
Who it’s for
- Romanticals
- Birthday gatherings
- Tourists exploring New York nightlife
- Locals looking for a premium hookah spot
- Business travel looking for a stylish venue for an evening
Open Hours + Location
Midtown Manhattan, Rooftop Level, only minutes from Times Square and Bryant Park.
Open daily, 3 PM – 3 AM
Perfect for skyline views, lounging during sunset and late-night hookah.
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Location
107-29 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY, 11375, United States
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