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Middle East

Blues, Jazz entertainment in Middle East

  1. Coffee House

    Jazz from 16:00 to 19:00 on Fridays.

    reviewed

  2. A

    Pargod Theatre

    A good place to hear jazz; jam sessions take place every Friday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Cooz

    Sip a martini at this dimly lit, super-stylish cocktail bar and enjoy some smooth live jazz – some of the most authentic sounds in Dubai in fact – by the resident singer and pianist.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Sol

    Sol is a Manhattan-style bar masquerading as a tapas restaurant (or vice versa). Try veggie, cheese, calamari or shrimp tapas at reasonable prices. There is always a vibrant atmosphere, but it's best on Monday when you can hear live jazz.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Blue Note

    This is the place to hear live jazz. Generally Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the only nights when the music is live, and these are definitely the best nights to visit. There's a very good food menu if you want to dine first, but live jazz is the main course here. Aficionados should phone or check the website to see who's playing before booking as it sometimes books non-jazz acts.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Blue Bar

    Cool cats of all ages gather in this relaxed joint for some of the finest live jazz and blues in town. It’s tucked away in a ho-hum business hotel but once inside, all is forgiven. The mostly local talent starts performing at 10pm (Wednesday to Friday only), so get there early to snag a table and quaff a cold one from the standout selection of Belgian draught beers. When there’s no band, it’s just another bar.

    reviewed