Must-see nightlife in Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

  • Barasti

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Since 1995, Barasti has grown from basic beach shack to top beach club spot for lazy days in the sand, and is often jam-packed with shiny happy party…

  • Lock, Stock & Barrel

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Since opening in 2016, LSB has been racking up the accolades as living proof that there's room in bling-blinded Dubai for keeping-it-real party hangouts…

  • Tap House

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This gastropub is as popular with the after-work crowd as it is with families on sunny Saturday afternoons. There are a dozen beers on tap, along with…

  • Atelier M

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Home-grown Atelier M delivers a double treat atop the circular Pier 7 building. The lift drops you at the restaurant, which serves respectable French…

  • Nola Eatery & Social House

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    With a huge marble-topped bar as its centrepiece and a daily happy hour (5pm to 8pm), the New Orleans–inspired Nola is popular with the after-work crowd…

  • Lucky Voice

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This UK import features private karaoke pods where groups of six to 25 people can belt out tunes from a huge playlist without (much) fear of embarrassment…

  • Tribeca

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    With metal-plated stools, palette tables and oversized artwork in a warehouse-style setting, this place works hard to channel New York but still manages…

  • Pure Sky Lounge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    When it comes to glorious views over The Beach at JBR and Palm Jumeirah, this chic indoor-outdoor lounge is in a lofty league on the 35th floor of the…

  • Secret Room

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This place is exclusive with a capital E. Entry is via fingerprint recognition, and minimum spend at a table for four is Dhs5000. If you want to drive…

  • Jetty Lounge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    From the moment you start following the meandering path through One&Only's luxuriant gardens, you'll sense that you're heading for a pretty special place…

  • Bliss Lounge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Sunset is the perfect time to stake out your turf at the circular bar or on a cushiony sofa in a tented 'pod' at this beachfront lounge with view of the…

  • Industrial Avenue

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Revamped in 2018, the ethos of this club is that it offers revellers the flip side of the VIP high-end nightclub experience. Decor is stripped back,…

  • Reem Al Bawadi

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This is the prettiest branch of a local chain serving regional faves in a dimly lit, endearingly over-the-top Arabian Nights setting complete with…

  • Siddharta Lounge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Part of Buddha Bar in the same hotel, Siddharta is an urban oasis and great spot to join Dubai's glam crowd in taking the party from daytime by the pool…

  • JB Gastropub

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    A welcoming gastropub with a vast space made intimate by the warm wood fittings and moody low lighting. There are a couple of sports screens here, but the…

  • Rooftop Terrace & Sport Lounge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    With its fabric-draped banquettes, Moroccan lanterns and Middle Eastern carpets, this lounge is one of Dubai's classiest sports bars. Catch live games in…

  • Oeno

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    A moodily lit atmospheric bar which attracts an eclectic crowd here for the nightly happy hour (5pm to 8pm) or the packed-out ladies' night (Tuesday) with…

  • Observatory

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Home of the self-indulgent Queen's Night with free-flowing sparkling rosé, tasty light bites and hand-crafted cocktails, the Observatory also scores with…

  • Buddha Bar

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    If there are celebs in town, they'll show up at Buddha Bar to enjoy superbly handcrafted cocktails surrounded by a dramatic Asian-inspired interior decked…

  • Smoky Beach

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Wriggle your toes in the sand while puffing on a shisha, nibbling on mezze or sipping an exotic mocktail in this chic and trendy spot. Prices are bit…

  • Ramusake

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Great tunes and expertly mixed cocktails have seen this place gallop to the front of Dubai’s crowded going-out scene. More popular for its sake and craft…

  • Coco Lounge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Mingle with the after-work business brigade beside the pool at this al fresco chill zone on the 8th floor of the Media One Hotel. Expect a fashionable…

  • Stereo Arcade

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Part rock pub, part retro club, with an old-school arcade thrown in for good measure, this nightspot draws a fun, unpretentious crowd. The pub has live…

  • Library Bar

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    You'd half expect Bogie or at least Don Draper to belly up to the bar of this old-school but timeless lounge with its dark-wood flooring and cream…

  • Tamanya Terrace

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    On the 8th floor of the Radisson, this is a fab spot for kicking off a long night of partying with sundowners against the backdrop of the forest of…

  • Bar 44

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    With its cocoa, cognac and cream colour scheme, this lounge for grown-ups is as smooth and retro as a brandy Alexander. Stake out some turf at the…

  • Arabian Courtyard

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Reclining on beaded cushions and thick carpets and puffing on a shisha will make you feel as if you're in the majlis (reception room) of a local home,…

  • N’Dulge

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    This massive club has something for everyone: a huge dance floor, a cabana-lined terrace for shisha and chilling, and a lounge for restoring energies with…

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