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New Years at Clapham Junction - Dubai
New Years at Clapham Junction
by Escadora7
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Copacabana? Copacabanna?? Or just Copas??? : Dance at Copa's
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  • Escadora7
  • Updated By Escadora7 on October 22, 2005
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  • Copas - Dubai
    Copas
    by Escadora7, 1 more photos
    You're in the heart of Bur Dubai. You don't want to go too far. Certainly not take a cab and spend your night stuck in traffic. But you'd like to let your hair down to some good music and nurse a bit of a drink. Where do you go? WHERE DO YOU GO??? COPA'S of course!!!

    Bang on bank street, you walk through the lobby of the stuffy Four Points Sheraton, up the elevator and there it is: Copa's - you enter and find yourself in a brasilian dance party. Decorated with lots of bamboo, palm trees, and a jungle motive, this is the right place if you want to dance, dance and dance some more!

    Open from 7pm to 3am, the place is usually packed on the weekends (Thursday and Friday nights). Mostly asians with a spattering of westerners, all out for the same thing - to have a good time. The energy, the drinks and most of all - the music: A mix of Bhangra, rave and some classics. Even though the dance floor is miniscule, it is always cramped with people, all jumping to the same beat.

    Weekdays might be a bit light, though you get your own leg room and the chance to get the DJ play your requests. We went on an off-night (it was the night before the official day of mourning for the Saudi ruler), and we had the dance-floor and DJ practically to ourselves. The drinks were good, the music great, and we danced!!

    NOTE: Bouncers do ask for couples at the doors, but then if you're a regular and in a group of guys and women , he'd send you straight through. It's usually a 25 buck cover charge (USD 7 - which includes a drink) to get in, but our friend doesn't really mind if he sees your face often. One thing about Copa's is the absence of pay-for-a-woman and more of the everyday kind out to get their share of fun and dance.

    Drink prices are regular and you have to be 21 to get in, so take your IDs with you if you look even remotely like Peter Pan or an Orphan Anne! :)
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    Casually nice; not overly dressy. This is one of the few places where you can dress down into jeans and sneakers, but remember - absolutely no sandals (this goes for 99% of the clubs in Dubai).

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Bank Street, Bur Dubai
  • Phone: +971 4 3977444
  • Directions: Copacopana is located on the first floor of the Bur Dubai Sheraton, right on Bank street. Up the winding staircase, elevator and look for the huge chaps and the board saying Copas.
  • Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1230
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    Zinc: Zn chemically speaking is Zinc!
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  • Updated By Escadora7 on October 22, 2005
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  • Zinc! - Dubai
    Zinc!
    by Escadora7, 1 more photos
    Another night in Dubai and another good reason to party ... who needs a weekend!?! So the four of us; Dan, Michelle, Eva and me drive down to the Crowne Plaza to get a slice of some different fun ... The type where we have a band invloved!

    Zinc has received many awards such as the "Whats on Magazine, 'Best Nightclub' Award" for 2003 and 2004. As expected, there was a long line outside. What was really funny though were the 'Gatekeepers', gently pushing aside a few others (couples included) to usher us smilingly through. Go Figure! It's about AED 50 a couple cover charge, though they didn't really charge us to enter that night. Singles of course have a tougher time getting in.

    The place was packed to the brim, filled with a lot of beautiful and drunk people; the energy was pumped; The Canadian 7-piece band called Earthbeat rocked! There's a mix of a DJ and a band; both playing some terrific music. Of course we obliged and scorched the dance floors a bit. The drinks might be on the expensive side compared to some of the other clubs but who's complaining.

    A few drinks, some excellent music, great company and life is PERFECT! What else could one ask for? Oh well, a cosy bed to get home to after a hard nights dancing I guess.

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    Some nights are tuned up with the Laughter Factory, a stand-up comedy bunch currently featuring the likes of Mike Gunn, Reginald D. Hunter and Ian Stone from The Comedy Store, London. This doesn't come cheap though at AED 95,
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    Zinc has a very stringent entry code. The more fashionable the better! Smart casuals for the guys, lose the keds though chaps!

    Women as usual could get away with anything. I have a feeling though that they'd pretty much dress up anyways for a night at Zinc.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Crowne Plaza, Shk Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
  • Phone: +971 4 331 1111
  • Directions: Just jump into a cab and head for Crowne Plaza, Shk Zayed Road. Everyone knows it!
  • Website: http://dubai.crowneplaza.com/dubtc/photo_09.html
  • Other Contact: +971 4 331 5555
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    Savage Garden: Salsa at Savage Garden
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  • Updated By Escadora7 on October 2, 2005
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  • Ash, Don, Blanche - Dubai
    Ash, Don, Blanche
    by Escadora7, 6 more photos
    Savage Garden's tropical theme brings to life the atmosphere of South America. You can enjoy an array of colorful cocktails, snacks, dinners, deserts, or just chill at the bar and enjoy the live-music of the Columbian house-band.

    In the early evening hours Savage Garden offers Salsa lessons, and you can dance away till the early morning and practise what you've learned. Call the hotel for exact times, cost, and levels of classes offered.

    Casual nice. Jeans are OK, but be dressed nicely - i.e. no torn shirts, etc.

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Address: Ground floor of Capitol Hotel
  • Phone: +971 4 346 0111
  • Directions: Al Mina Road, Bur Dubai
  • Website: www.capitol-hotel.com
  • Other Contact: caphotel@emirates.net.ae
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    Clapham Junction in the Rush Inn: Rock at Clapham Junction
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  • Updated By Escadora7 on May 30, 2005
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  • New Years at Clapham Junction - Dubai
    New Years at Clapham Junction
    by Escadora7
    Clapham Junction is a casual Rock 'n' Roll bar, features live music, and offers a dance floor. It's nothing fancy, but provides the setting for down-to-earth fun and letting your hair loose.

    We spent New Years Eve 2003/2004 and danced the night away. The band was great doing covers from the complete spectrum of R&R.

    Opening Hours 6pm-2am
    Serve Alcohol

    Note: The do offer different types of music on different nights, so make sure and call ahead to find out about the theme of the evening.

    totally casual.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Bank Street, Bur Dubai
  • Phone: 04 352 2235
  • Directions: Clapham Junction is located inside the Rush Inn hotel across the street from York Hotel
  • Website: http://www.timeoutdubai.com/bars/review.php?id=221
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    Billy Blues in Al Satwa : Above the City
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  • Updated By Escadora7 on October 22, 2005
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  • Kathy & Victor - Dubai
    Kathy & Victor
    by Escadora7, 3 more photos
    Billy Blues is located high on the top floor of Rydges Plaza Hotel. Overlooking the lit-up city at night, the glass elevators alone make the visit worthwhile. Billy Blues is decorated with an American theme - electric guitars, records, and autographed pictures of famous musicians all over the walls. The hardwood floors are littered with empty peanut-shells (apetizer-trash you just throw on the floor), and blues sounds from the speakers.

    The atmosphere is casual, laid-back, and people like to come for the beer or to play a round of pool. And the food: Billy Blues is famous for "good-ole" homecooked meals - BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs being their most famous dish. They also offer a wide variety of other foods, drinks, and desserts.

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    Specials:

    SUNDAY NIGHT: Steak Night. Buy one steak and get the second steak free.
    MONDAY NIGHT: Ribs Night. 2 for one.
    TUESDAY NIGHT: Dirty Dozen Night Drinks Dhs12/-
    FRIDAY NIGHT: FRIDAY´S SPECIAL Drinks Dhs 15, Special Menu food Dhs 20/-

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    We went To Billy Blues for a relaxed evening with a group of friends - the couple in the picture are Kathy and Victor - they are adorable together. :-)
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    CASUAL - CASUAL - CASUAL

    Jeans and Tees are highly appropriate. You might even feel a little out of place if you are dressed up, but it really doesn't matter what you wear.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Top floor of Rydges Plaza Hotel
  • Phone: 04-398-2272
  • Directions: Located in the Rydges Plaza Hotel P.O.Box 24621 Dubai, UAE
  • Website: http://billybluesdubai.com/
  • Other Contact: cactus1@emeriates.net.ae
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    The Lodge : Dance some more!
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  • Updated By Escadora7 on October 22, 2005
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  • Outside the Lodge - Dubai
    Outside the Lodge
    by Escadora7, 4 more photos
    One of Dubai's favorite night-spots, though not really as happening as it used to be, is the Lodge. It has numerous bars and dance-floors, including the only open-air dancefloor in Dubai.

    Situated adjoining the Nasr Leisureland, next door to the Viva Goa Restaurant (which is a wonder in itself), this place plays upbeat music to a rather cosmopolitan clientel, a mix of arabs, africans, asians, and westerners. The club is suprisingly roomy, the dance floors huge and if you're lucky you won't be subject to monotunes of one variety of music dictated by a select group of the crowd.

    I don't know what it is, but I think Eva sets the dancefloor on fire each time she gets onto it. Love taking her out dancing, I hope the magic never stops.



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    Weekly events:

    Monday - Thursday
    Business Lunch from 12noon - 3 pm
    for only Dhs 22/- per head inclusive of one free drink

    Tuesdays - Ladie's night
    unlimited free beverages for Ladies all night long

    Wednesday night
    Happy hour all night long!
    Pool competition

    Thursday night - big night out!
    The Lodge resident DJ's spin the records!

    Friday 4-9pm
    Karaoke

    Sunday
    Quiz-night
    Serenity night (smoke the sheesha)

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    Casual nice. Leave your floaters at home. Shorts aren't allowed in Dubai discos either, unless of course you're in for one of those rain dances!

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Directions: The lodge is located in Al Nasr Leisureland in Oud Metha. www.alnasrleisureland.ae Opening hours: 1100 - 0300
  • Website: %cb www.thelodgedubai.com %c*
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    Irish Village Pub: If you want a wet one....
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  • By Quero on May 15, 2004
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  • Make yourself at home - Dubai
    Make yourself at home
    by Quero
    The Irish Village is an enormously popular spot among the expat community. You can get your fill of beer and still be outdoors since the seating is in a private garden area. As you would expect, the fare is pub food--fried, filling, and fattening. But what the h*ll, once in a while. The suds are fattening, too!

    Euro casual. Bare arms and legs are okay!

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Aviation Club
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    Yacht Club: Dinner on the creek
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  • Updated By Quero on September 16, 2004
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  • Dubai skyline at night from Yacht Club - Dubai
    Dubai skyline at night from
    Yacht Club
    by Quero
    The best feature of the restaurant of the Yacht Club, which is open to the public, is the al-fresco terrace overlooking Dubai Creek. The food is pretty good, too. Keep in mind that what locals consider local food generally consists of highly-seasoned Indian-style dishes. Alcoholic beverages are served at this restaurant as well.

    This is an upscale place, but people were dressed fairly casually. Of course you should wear a proper shirt and trousers--shorts and revealing attire should be avoided, even in the hottest of seasons.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: North side of Dubai Creek
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    Uptown at Jumeirah Beach Hotel: Happy Hour
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  • Updated By Aphro on May 28, 2003
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  • View from Uptown as the sun starts to go down... - Dubai
    View from Uptown as the
    sun starts to go down...
    by Aphro
    Shouldn't really let this secret out, but Happy Hour at this roof top cocktail bar is 6-7 and HALF PRICE!
    Lovely little canapes are served free with your drinks.
    Please tell only quality and stylish people! No beermonsters.
    The view is gorgeous along the beach, partic watching the kitesurfers when it's still daylight at that time.

    Smart casual.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
  • Phone: 3480000
  • Directions: 24th floor. Jumeirah Beach, next door to Wild Wadi.
  • Website: http://www.jumeirahinternational.com/restaurants/u
  • Other Contact: info@thejumeirahbeachhotel.com
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    Vu's Bar: 51st floor wow!!!
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  • By scaffas on May 20, 2006
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  • Imagine 51st foor high in Dubai.......the view is amazing...i am talking about the Vu's Bar at the Emirates Towers, located on the 51st floor and the view is like you can see the whole of dubai city....
    Bit expensive but worth it....a nice quite

    smart casual

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Emirates Towers
  • Directions: Sheikh Zayed Road...
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