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How to find ALL the best nights-out in Dubai: So many clubs, so little time!
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The essential guide to nightlife in Dubai
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If you are visiting Dubai as a tourist or living here, come Thursday night we are all faced with the same question: Where to?

Since 2003 numerous hotels have popped-up all around the city, and with them countless new nightspots.
(only hotels can obtain the licence to serve alcohol, therefore nightclubs are located within hotels or under management of a hotel. Very rarely do we have nightclubs/bars that have separate premises).

Partying in Dubai is definitely great for the ladies:
Almost all bars/pubs/clubs have regular ladies nights with special offers & plenty of free tipple ;-)

To find out what is happening where & when, I find the TimeOut website & Mumtazz very useful. Another great website is DubaiNightPlanner.com- Check-out their regularly updated list of events including everything from nightclubs, restaurant-specials, theatre, or even upcoming concerts! Of course, if you're in the UAE you can also tune into the various English-speaking radio channels for updates on the nightlife scene.

REMARK: Please note that the legal "partying-age" in Dubai is 21 yrs. You may be asked to present your ID at the door.

OPENING HOURS: It's sad, but true: all bars & nightclubs in Dubai close the latest by 03:00am (by law)

ALSO: Many clubs in Dubai have a "couples only" policy, meaning that couples & single girls are allowed, but not single men. (Sorry guys!)
Some clubs will ask for an entrance fee from single men (which can be quite high!), but if you wait outside for a group of single girls and ask if you can simply walk in with them, most ladies do not mind.... especially if you offer to buy them a drink as a "thank you"!

Dress Code: When going out in Dubai, dress codes vary from establishment to establishment.

If you are planning on "bar-hopping" throughout the night, follow these guidelines & you won't be left standing outside because you are underdressed...!

M E N: Some places (like Irish pubs, etc.) are very relaxed when it comes to dresscode for men. To play it safe, though, men should wear a shirt with collar, good-quality jeans or proper trousers (no shorts!) and proper shoes (no sandals or sports shoes/sneakers). Then no bouncer should have a problem letting you in.

L A D I E S: For us girlies, pretty much anything goes... sorry guys! Even the more upmarket places don't have a problem if you show up in jeans and a sexy top, or short skirts, or boots, etc. Some bouncers may have a problem if you are wearing sneakers/sports shoes. But usually they are glad to see girls wanting to party at their club and will let you in without any trouble.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

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Hard Rock Cafe
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Dubai's Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock cafe was opened in Dubai on December 13, 1997. They offer great deals in starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, desserts, bar and HRC specialties. The restaurant opens daily at 12 p.m. Their staff is friendly and food is delicious as per HRC traditions. A live rock band performs six nights a week. Fridays are dedicated to children with lots of attractions for kids.

Dress Code: Their is so specific dress codes but you are expected to wear reasonable dress.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Interchange # 5, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.

Phone: +971 4 3992888

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Trilogy a fading place: place to avoid
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TRILOGY nightclub ..... save you the dissipointment to visit this expensive and not woth it place, as they overcharge as well as their attitude towards guest is not what can be expected.
Trt to other clubs as they gives value for the money and a good night on town.

Visit Zinc, Chi, Pulse, Sanctoary and more as they gives a good service at good rates without dissipointments !!!!!

Dress Code: normal dress as its a high entrance

Written Feb 27, 2011

Address: Madinat Jumeriah

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Apres: Drinking & dining beside snow!
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Ski Dubai has sessions that last upto 2200 & 2300 hours. If you've accompanied someone to the slopes but are not skiing yourself, why not look around in the shops & then settle for some drinks, food, and dessert at Apres, overlooking the slopes.

The place has huge glass windows offering panaramic views of the ski slopes, including the nursery slopes & ski park.

There is a bar, some chic leather sofas facing a fire, and even sit-down tables for having a meal.

Dress Code: Smart or casual is fine.

Updated Jan 17, 2011

Address: Mall of the Emirates

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Uptown bar (Jumeirah Beach Hotel): Bar with a view..
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Lovely, elegant sofas put together in the open-air section, with some tall stools around the edges of the terrace as well.

Pleasant & courteous staff, who greet you upon entering the bar and take you to your table. Agreeable, unobtrusive service. Extensive drinks menu & tasty tapas to choose from.

Superb views over Jumeirah Beach & the cityscape glittering at night time. Also looming above you is the Burj Al Arab, with it's helipad & bar clearly visible.

Dress Code: Smart

Written Jan 16, 2011

Address: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, 24th floor, Jumeirah Road

Website: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Jumeirah-Beach-Hotel/Restaurants--Nightlife/Bars-and-Nightlife/

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fun fun fun enjoyyyy
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i've been in Dubai for several times. i like there a lot. nightclubs are perfect. Roberto Cavalli club and 400 club are located on Sheikh Zayed road at the Fairmont hotel. 400 club is really crowded most of the time and its hard to take a breath there but it worths it! :D you should go to Crown Plaza hotel and experience 2 great discos in Dubai. the club Zinc that is on grand floor and Quantum on second floor. i suggest you go there for sure. but don't forget it you should check the schedule of them before you go! and most of the clubs in Dubai close at 3am. and now i want to tell you about a very nice bar.. of course its Buddha bar located in Grosvenor hotel in Dubai MarinA. don't miss Boudoir in Dubai MarinE.(not dubai marina) Boudoir is a fantastic place to go. and now its time to go to Atlantis club in Atlantis hotel located in Palm. and there is a good place for relaxing and have fresh air good cocktails and smoke Shisha dance salsa and... yes its name is Barasti beach bar and restaurant, located in heart of Dubai Marina. dont forget that there are not any alcoholic drinks in shops or super markets and if you want to buy something to drink you should buy in the airport from Duty free(free shop)! or go to a bar and drink there! :D have a nice trip. enjoy.

Updated Sep 6, 2010

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Zinc is where you must be!: Want some Hip-Hop and RnB?
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Zinc located at the ground floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel features Hip Hop and RnB on Friday nights. They have different themes everyday of the week but we were told that after 12 midnight, they are back on spinning Hiphop/RnB tunes. I am from the RnB generation so this is so welcome to me!

The crowd is pretty wil and young. Dress code is chic-party. It is not uncommon to see pretty young things with their dates. The whole night club vibe is swinging the whole night, people don't stop dancing until when the bar closes at exactly 3 AM.

There are about 6 VIP lounges in the club. Cheapest is about 700 AED, without the view of the dance floor, closer to the bar would be 1000 AED and the one right in front of the dance floor costs 2000 AED. Good thing these amounts are consumable. At 1000 AED and with 5 of us sharing we had a pretty great night nursing Coronas, Margaritas, and Jack Daniels.

Beers are charged at 40 AED per bottle, cocktails range at 46 AED per glass. Food is not served in the premises except for the complimentary peanuts but there are an array of resturants within the hotel or you can go to the TGIF beside it if you feel like getting grub after a night of partying.

Ladies get in for free as well as FACE members (I believe this is an exclusive club for Emirates' Flight attendants and Crew), therefore don't be surprised to see a crowd of FA's around, otherwise entrance is 100 AED.

Written May 31, 2010

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Diner Cruise: The useful with the pleasure
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You "have" to cruise the creek. You have to spend a couple of hours each night to have dinner. Why not, joining the useful to the pleasure, and book a dinner cruise? It's not too expensive, you may book in at your hotel desk where they may pick and drop you, so why not?

We did! And it was OK.

Updated Mar 15, 2010

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For Serious Clubbers: Number One Club
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The undisputed heart of this party city, Dubai, Quantum Venue has ushered in a new standard for bars and nightclubs. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Quantum Venue hosts one the largest selection of spirits and cocktails in Dubai. Quantum Venue is also the Dubai showcase for many of the worlds top international touring DJ's. The resident DJ's spin the latest grooves from around the world, such as House, Hip-hop, Drum and Bass, International Sounds, and Soulful Jazz. All packed into a New York lounge style atmosphere. Nightlife in Dubai has never been the same.

A real night club
Given that Quantum Venue's customers are fashion conscious and stylish. It is only logical that the next step is to bring out our own trend setting designs.

Dress Code: - Dress code: Smart casual (NO SNEAKERS, NO FLIP-FLOPS)
- 21+ only

Updated Feb 4, 2010

Address: Crown Plaza Sheikh Zayed Road

Phone: 050-9110600 or 800-Quantum

Website: www.quantumvenue.com

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VenueXperience: NIghtlife guide Dubai
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This website states that there is a minimum spending of Dhs. 250 to enter the Sky view bar at the Burj al Arab (VenueXperience), not sure about the prices for the afternoon tea but many of my friends say it is definitely worth it!

Updated Jan 7, 2010

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