Expert recommendations of the best clubs, bars, and other after-dark venues.
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“Probably the finest sunset venue in town. Margaritas meet music.”—Mike Ross, venue manager, entertainment company 9714. Alfresco rooftop bar; panoramic vistas of Burj Al Arab; laidback local favorite. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah; tel. +971 4 406 8769. www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com
The Agency
Dubai’s best wine bar, famed for its wines by the glass and tasty tapas; minimalist decor; outdoor wooden deck with breathtaking views of Burj Al Arab. Souk Madinat, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah; tel. +971 4 366 6730. www.madinatjumeirah.com
The Apartment Lounge+Club
Hip apartment-style decor, each room offering different music such as R&B, hip-hop, and house. International DJs on the weekend. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah; tel. +971 4 406 8769. www.jumeirahbeachhotel.com
Bahri Bar
“Couples love the big comfortable sofas and beautiful, romantic setting.”—Simone Luca Gagliardi, chief sommelier, Gordon Ramsay’s Verre. Colonial style, rattan lounges, Persian carpet-covered veranda, jaw-dropping Burj views–especially at sunset. Mina A’ Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah; tel. +971 4 366 8888. www.madinatjumeirah.com
Bar 44
Glamorous 44th-floor cocktail lounge with mesmerizing views of the marina and the hundreds of gleaming new skyscrapers along this stretch of coast; impressive champagne list, inventive cocktails, delicious snacks. Grosvenor House, West Marina Beach; tel.+971 4 399 8888. www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com
Buddha Bar
“Dubai’s best bar, a must-do.”—Simone Luca Gagliardi. Exotic Thai-meets-Shanghai style; expertly mixed spicy cocktails; media crowd ensures the place buzzes; beats the Paris original. Grosvenor House, West Marina Beach; tel. +971 4 399 8888. www.buddha-bar.com
Cin Cin
“Chic bar known for champagnes, vintage wines, exquisite cigars, and chilled house sounds.”—DJ Stickyfingers, radio station Dubai FM 92. Champagne nights attract the well-dressed set (no jeans or T-shirts); decadent bar snacks include mini-Wagyu beef burgers, freshly shucked oysters, and Iranian caviar. The Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road; tel. +971 4 311 8316. www.fairmont.com
The Roof Top
“Expect to hear an eclectic mix of Arabic fusion and world music you won’t hear elsewhere in Dubai.”—DJ Stickyfingers. Candlelit One Thousand and One Nights Arabian-style rooftop; cushioned banquette seating. Arabian Court, One&Only Royal Mirage, Jumeirah; tel.+971 4 399 9999. www.oneandonlyresorts.com
Sho-Cho
“A local institution, the beautiful people are here religiously every Sunday night,” Shehab Hamad, Dubai fashion and music entrepreneur. Groovy white leather lounges, blue-lit bar, breezy beachside deck in cooler seasons. Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah; tel. +971 4 346 1111. www.dxbmarine.com
Trilogy
“The terrace is where it’s at, look out for local DJ legends Ali Ajami and Charl Chaka.”—Shehab Hamad. Dubai’s biggest and best dance club, Arabesque decor, top DJs flying in on weekends. Souk Madinat, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah; tel. +971 4 366 6917. www.trilogy.ae
