Bars & Clubs

Visitors expecting a strict Islamic city will be pleasantly surprised to find that Dubai’s nightlife rivals that of many western cities. The city is teeming with pubs, bar and clubs though alcohol regulations mean that most are attached to hotels or clubs. Drinks aren’t cheap, though most bars offer happy hours and other promotions such as ladies’ nights.

Name Location Type Notes
360° Jumeirah Beach Hotel Bar Outdoor bar on the roof of the Marina Seafood Market. Great views. DJs.
Agency, The Jumeirah Emirates Towers Bar Upmarket wine bar attracting a business-orientated crowd. Choice of over 50 wines. Smart-casual dress policy.
Apartment, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Bar/Club Bar/club catering to an upmarket crowd.
Bahri Bar Mina A’ Salam Bar Lounge offering Arabian tapas and innovative cocktails. Fantastic balcony with great views of the Burj.
Bar Zar Souk Madinat Jumeirah Bar Stylish bar attracting a laidback crowd.
Champions Sports Bar JW Marriott Bar Sports bar with big screen TVs showing English Premier League matches. Pool tables.
Chelsea Arms Sheraton Dubai Creek Bar British-style pub with darts and big screen TVs.
Harry's Place Renaissance Bar Sports bar and cigar room with resident DJ and live music.
Issimo Martini Bar Hilton Dubai Creek Bar Enjoy jazz and trip-hop at this stylish cocktail bar.
JamBase Souk Madinat Jumeirah Bar Situated below Trilogy nightclub, JamBase is one of Dubai’s liveliest jazz bars. Free entry. Smart-casual dress policy.
Koubba Al Qasr Bar Rooftop bar with great views of the Burj, Gulf and hotel gardens.
Peppermint Club Fairmont Club One of Dubai’s biggest and most popular clubs, Peppermint regularly attracts top name DJ’s such as Sasha, Benny Bennasi, Carl Cox and the Shapeshifters. Groups of single males probably won’t make it past the velvet rope.
Skyview Bar Burj Al Arab Bar Located next to the Al Muntaha restaurant, the Skyview Bar offers great views of Dubai. Live music. Smart-casual dress policy.
Trilogy Souk Madinat Jumeirah Club Spread over 3 floors Trilogy regularly attracts big-name DJs including Hed Kandi and Seb Fontaine. Smart-casual dress code and mixed group door policy.
Up on the Tenth Radisson SAS, Deira Creek Bar Upmarket jazz bar with great views of the Creek.
Viceroy Bar and Cocktail Lounge Four Points by Sheraton Bar Colonial-style watering hole. Big screen TVs showing sports.
Vu’s Bar Jumeirah Emirates Towers Bar Sophisticated bar above its namesake restaurant. Stylist décor and amazing views of Dubai. Smart-casual dress policy.
Zinc Crowne Plaza Club Popular club, busy most nights of the week. Ministry of Sound DJ’s.

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May 1, De La Soul at The Lodge

De La Soul, the Grammy Award-winning, hip hop group from New York will be performing at The Lodge in Oud Metha on June 3 2008. Entry is Dhs 140 and the doors open at 8 pm.

Mar 25, Timo Maas at Madinat Arena

German DJ and producer Timo Maas will be performing at the Madinat Arena on March 28. The price on the door is Dhs 140 for men and Dhs 100 for ladies.

Mar 4, Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2008

The 2008 Dubai Desert Rock Festival will be held at Dubai Festival City on March 7 and 8. Bands appearing at the two day event include Korn, Muse, Machine Head, and Velvet Revolver. 1 day and 2 day tickets priced at Dhs 250 and Dhs 350 can be purchased by calling +971 4 210 8567.

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