Doha
Proving that Qatar is now part of the third-wave coffee scene, this little coffee shop serves single-origin coffee from Panama, Ethiopia, Colombia,…
Must-see nightlife in Arabian Peninsula
Abu Dhabi
The famous Asian-themed chillax lounge from Paris has brought its normally temporary beach-bar concept to Abu Dhabi – the first location to receive a…
Oman
Ladies will feel at home in the darkened interior of this tiny cafe by the fish market – it caters for a largely female clientele. Dimly lit and with a…
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…
Abu Dhabi
We really like this cafe, fronted by a small street-front terrace, for its cracking coffee, cooling milkshakes and good tea selection. The taupe and white…
Ras Al Khaimah
Sit amid the proper traditional bar set-up inside or head out onto the terrace for beers with views of players tee-ing off on the Al Hamra golf course…
Bur Dubai
This breezy open-plan space is the perfect place to sip on a cup of speciality tea, traditional chai or coffee, including a creamily delicious cappuccino…
Jebel Shams
This smart, modern cafe on the approach road to Jebel Shams is something of a surprise find, given the traditional nature of the neighbourhood. As a…
Kuwait City
Java connoisseurs will love this hip industrial coffee shop with geometric metal chairs, concrete walls and exposed beams. Speciality coffee can be…
Abu Dhabi
This relaxing poolside rooftop lounge at the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi reopened after a full makeover in 2018. New glass partitions and ceilings offer a…
Ras Al Khaimah
Sure, you could head to one of the international coffee chains in RAK (they're all represented here), but why do that when the coffee is better at this…
Marina Breakwater
Serious beachy vibes are yours, with a gin and karkadai (hibiscus) cocktail in hand. This chic open-air terrace, with the sand-front rimmed by cabana…
Deira
Need some A.S.S., Man Kiwi or Viagra? Then head down to this actually very wholesome Saudi juice bar famous not only for its 200 fantastically creative…
Saudi Arabia
A nice little alternative to the food, including sweet options. in Taif, the crêpes here are made fresh and to perfection. Get them stuffed with your…
Kuwait City
A tiny artisanal coffee shop inside Al Sadu House roasts and serves tasty single-origin Arabica brews. Meanwhile, their more unusual beverage creations…
Eastern Province
Enjoy a classic Saudi lemon and mint mocktail amid faux palm trees and glittering chandeliers, with views of the twinkling city below. If you’d rather…
Yas Island
This convivial pub plays all the big sport matches and holds a flurry of weekly events as well as regularly hosting local bands and singers. There's…
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…
Fujairah City
McGettigan's has injected some much-needed pizzazz into Fujairah's nightlife. Events such as happy hour, quiz night and open-mic night bring in the…
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,…
Manama
Plush velvet sofas, fabulous views, and brilliant bar food with Aussie steaks and lobster bisque make this intimate venue one of our favourite lounge bars…
Downtown Dubai
Finance moguls and corporate execs mix it up at this intimate rooftop cocktail bar perched atop the 40th floor of the H Hotel with views of the World…
Bahrain
There are only four things on the menu at this quaint little coffee shop: tea, coffee, a chickpea salad and dates, which is more than enough to refresh…
Al Ain
Al Ain's biggest party spot, Rooftop sits – you guessed it! – on top of the Aloft Hotel with views that stretch all the way to Jebel Hafeet. Happy hour…
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…
Doha
The well-to-do young and professional crowd at the rooftop bar of La Cigale Hotel doesn't flinch at the tab for what are some of Doha's pricier drinks –…
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…
Dubai
Score a candlelit table on the terrace overlooking the Madinat canals and illuminated Burj Al Arab, and you’ll instantly know you’ve found one of the most…
Abu Dhabi
There's a pianist playing tunes on weeknights for a chilled-out ambience: kick back on one of the sofas and stare out at cityscape views from this bar on…
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…
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…
Dubai
At this stylish rustic wine bar imbued with a homey vibe, you can match your wine to your mood. Most pours come from small vineyards and are served with…
Deira
This airport-adjacent Irish pub staple has eight beers on tap, better-than-average pub grub (especially the chicken curry) and an appropriate blarney…
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…
Al Ain
Al Ain's most fun place to hang out for a few drinks, McGettigan's is the prime spot to catch sports on the big screen. It's also known for its bevy of…
Doha
Tables circle around a big stage at this decent jazz bar, with a live band every night at 9pm. But it's the cocktails that are the real stars of the show…
Manama
The incongruously themed Sherlock Holmes English pub is still going strong, well after other places have folded in Manama's fickle nightlife scene…
Riyadh
This vibrant cafe in the heart of Riyadh is all about the views of the Kingdom Tower opposite. Arrive before the sun sets, sit with a coffee and delicious…
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…
Nizwa
Beside the pool in the rear quadrangle of the Falaj Daris Hotel, this bar attracts mostly hotel guests, but it is open to nonresidents, too. It's the only…
