Dubai Nightlife Guide: TOP 30 Bars & Clubs
An in-depth guide to Dubai’s most thrilling nightlife—featuring the best bars, rooftop lounges, date spots, cocktail dens, and mega-clubs—carefully curated for an unforgettable night out. Get ready to party at iconic spots like Barasti Beach, Zero Gravity, Bla Bla Dubai, The Penthouse Dubai, Soho Garden DXB, LSB, CÉ LA VI, Monkey Bar, Brass Monkey, Surf Club, Ora Club, The Avenue Club, BLU Dubai, Vault Bar, and Sundown Brunch @ Seven Sisters—and don’t miss the Dubai Pub Crawl, your ticket to the city’s wildest party tour.
- Why: The best nightlife scene in the Middle East!
- When: Early spring, late fall & winter
- Last Call: Bars close at 4am, clubs close around 6am
- Best Dubai Cocktails: Monkey Bar
- Best Dubai Bar: Dubai Pub Crawl (Friday night)
- Best Dubai Nightclub: LSB in JBR (Saturday night)
- Best Dubai Late Eats: Seven Stones (Open 24/7)
- Best Dubai Exprience: Red Dune Desert Safari ($36 USD)
- Best Dubai Attraction: Burj Khalifa ($43 USD)
- Best Dubai Hotels: From $10 USD – Grab Today’s Deals!
- Book Now: Dubai Pub Crawl just $66 USD (10% OFF)
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Dubai’s nightlife in 2025 is as extravagant as the city itself, spanning rooftop lounges in Downtown and Business Bay to beach clubs in Dubai Marina and JBR. Start your evening at Sundown Brunch @ Seven Sisters (Sat, 4–8 PM), the most talked-about expat party with Dubai Canal views—reservations essential. It’s the perfect warm-up before you hit the city at night.
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Best Places for Nightlife in Dubai
1. Sundown Brunch
Taking place at Seven Sisters, is the best Saturday brunch party in Dubai with the hottest crowd in town. Click the link to reserve!
2. Monkey Bar
Trendy rooftop jungle-themed bar with creative cocktails and skyline views over the Museum of the Future.
3. Vault Bar
Perched on the 71st and 72nd floors of JW Marriott Marquis, offering panoramic Dubai views and premium cocktails. A great date spot!
4. Dubai Pub Crawl
New to Dubai? The Dubai Pub Crawl takes you to four top bars and the city’s largest nightclub — the best pub crawl in the Middle East including a karaoke bus adventure, just $66 USD!
5. The 44
A sports bar with a twist — bowling lanes, pinball machines, pool tables, darts, and a lively pub vibe in the Westin Hotel. Also, the meeting point of the Dubai Pub Crawl.
6. Lucky Voice
Private karaoke rooms, themed party nights, and a central bar make this the go-to spot for singing with friends. They have 11 large private rooms for karaoke and a large dance floor!
After brunch, head to Monkey Bar by the Museum of the Future for a jungle-themed rooftop: techno Fridays, house & Afrobeats Saturdays, beers from $16 and cocktails from $23, free entry. For a date-night view, slide up to Vault Bar on the 71st–72nd floors of JW Marriott Marquis—floor-to-ceiling skyline and cocktails from $16.
7. Rock Bottom Cafe
Late-night party bar with live bands, DJs, and affordable drinks — a Dubai institution for decades. Open until 4am every single day and entrance is free!
8. LSB Business Bay
Lock, Stock & Barrel is one of the best chain bars in Dubai. Expect big parties, live music, and great weekly drink deals. Beers $12 USD, cocktails $18 USD.
9. LSB Barsha Heights
The original Lock, Stock & Barrel in Dubai, opening in 2016 and still drawing a loyal nightlife crowd. Worth a visit when in Barsha Heights.
10. CÉ LA VI
Upscale rooftop lounge at Address Sky View with infinity pool views of the Burj Khalifa and high-energy nights, including their popular swing with the Burj Khalifa back drop.
11. 1Oak
Dubai outpost of the world-famous nightclub brand, attracting A-list DJs and a stylish crowd. Located in the same building as Vault Bar, theJW Marriott Marquis hotel.
12. Honeycomb Hi-Fi
Vinyl-listening bar and restaurant with Japanese-inspired dishes and an audiophile sound system. A great spot to bring a date!
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For sing-your-heart-out energy, Lucky Voice (Barsha Heights) offers 11 private rooms at about $13 per person per hour, beers from $14, free entry, and a central dance floor that stays lively late. Nearby, Rock Bottom Café delivers live bands nightly followed by DJs, late-night American bites, billiards—and it’s open till 4 AM with free entry.
13. The Avenue Club
High-energy nightclub with impressive light shows, live acts, hip-hop, house, and an upscale atmosphere. Located on the 42nd floor of the Shangri-la hotel, and open daily from 11pmto 4am!
14. Ora Club
Luxury nightclub with plush interiors, top DJs, and a high-profile guest list. Expect afrobeats, hip-hop, belly dancers and great visuals, open until 4am!
15. Bla Bla Dubai
Massive beachfront venue with 20+ bars, a pool, a restaurant, and a full-scale nightclub. It is the ultimate JBR party destination. Beers $14 USD, cocktails $20 USD.
16. Lock, Stock & Barrel JBR
This is the best LSB location and considered Dubai's ultimate party bar with two full floors with great DJ's and a more strict door policy.
17. ZETA Seventy Seven
Most epic rooftop bar on the 77th floor of Address Beach Resort with 300m-high views over Bluewaters and The Palm. Drinks are very expensive, starting at $21 USD! The ultimate rooftop date spot in JBR!
18. Brass Monkey
Arcade and bowling alley meets bar — perfect for games, casual drinks, boxing punch machines, tin can alley, ddr, classic games, and live sports screenings. Beers start at $12 USD and the entrance is free!
Craving big-room party energy? LSB Business Bay (Lock, Stock & Barrel) brings live bands and DJs from house to top-40, with beers from $12 and cocktails from $18, closing around 3 AM. For a throwback to the original scene, LSB Barsha Heights (opened 2016) is a slightly smaller but still rowdy option on weekends.
19. Barasti Beach
Free-entry beachfront party spot with live DJs, beach vibes, and a 20+ year legacy in Dubai nightlife. A must-visit when in Dubai!
20. Zero Gravity
Beach club with an infinity pool, private beach, big-name DJs, and all-day-to-night parties.
21. Bohemia Beach Club
Every Saturday at FIVE Palm Jumeirah — global DJs, luxury cabanas, and nonstop beach party vibes.
22. Aura Skypool
World’s highest 360° infinity pool at The Palm with daytime DJ sets and stunning sunset views.
23. Red Dunes Desert Safari Show
Thrilling dune bashing, camel rides, a BBQ feast, and live Tanoura and Khaliji dance performances during the evening show. Starting at $36 USD for an epic desert adventure!
24. BLU Dubai
Sky-high nightclub at V Hotel known for Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and a glamorous crowd. Located on the 32nd floor of the V hotel.
Dubai Pub Crawl
New in town? Join the Dubai Pub Crawl to hit four bars and finish at one of the city’s biggest clubs—free shots at every stop and even a karaoke party bus. The crawl often kicks off at The 44, a rooftop sports bar with bowling lanes, darts, pool, and pinball—great icebreaker vibes before the night ramps up.
25. Surf Club
Stylish beach venue with house music events like ARKADYAN sets and a chilled luxury vibe.
26. Iris Dubai
Chic rooftop lounge in Meydan with skyline views, creative cocktails, and live DJ sets.
27. Soho Garden DXB
Large Meydan venue with multiple spaces hosting world-class house and techno DJs.
28. The Penthouse Dubai
Adults-only rooftop at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, ranked in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs, with panoramic views and top DJs.
29. La Perle DXB Show
Spectacular aqua-theatre show in Al Habtoor City with acrobatics, stunts, and jaw-dropping visuals. Click here to buy tickets!
30. UNTOLD Dubai
Four-day mega music festival at Expo City Dubai with EDM, house, pop, and hip-hop superstars.
Level up the views at CÉ LA VI (Address Sky View)—chic rooftop dining by day, plush party lounge by night with the famous Burj Khalifa swing backdrop. Hip-hop fans can pivot to 1OAK Dubai in JW Marriott Marquis for VIP bottle service, while audiophiles should try Honeycomb Hi-Fi, a vinyl-driven izakaya bar perfect for a cozy date. For luxe late nights, The Avenue Club (42nd floor, Shangri-La) mixes hip-hop and house until 4 AM in a VIP-forward setting, and Ora Club nearby delivers Afrobeats, hip-hop, belly dancers, and strong visuals—also open till 4 AM.
UNTOLD Festival Dubai
Shift to the coast at Bla Bla Dubai (JBR): a massive beachfront complex with 20+ bars, a rooftop, a restaurant, and a buzzing pool scene. Expect free entry to the venue, lounge chairs around $55, beers from $14, and cocktails from $20—pricey but the atmosphere and views of Ain Dubai and Palm fireworks deliver. JBR is also home to the flagship LSB JBR—the biggest, wildest of the LSB family with two floors, billiards, and a large dance floor; arrive before 10 PM and with a balanced group for easier entry. For a sky-high date spot, ZETA Seventy Seven crowns Address Beach Resort on the 77th floor; drinks start around $21 with jaw-dropping views over Bluewaters, Ain Dubai, The Palm, and Marina.
Arcades + lanes + live music? Brass Monkey on Bluewaters Island stacks bowling, billiards, füssball, and classics like Mortal Kombat and DDR; beers from $12 and free entry keep it casual. Right next door, look up at Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel—an iconic backdrop for your night shots.
UNTOLD Festival in Dubai
Beach-club mode: Barasti Beach is a free-entry open-air staple with DJs and all-day vibes, while Zero Gravity brings an infinity pool, private beach, and big-name DJs with entry starting around $41 on weekdays and $68 on weekends (event-dependent). Saturdays, Bohemia Beach Club at FIVE Palm turns the sand into a high-energy stage with global DJ bookings.
Day-to-night rooftops and mega-venues: Aura Skypool (world’s highest 360° infinity pool) pairs daytime DJ sets with sunset cocktails; Iris Dubai (Meydan) adds skyline views, creative cocktails, and live DJs; Soho Garden DXB hosts top house and techno lineups across a stylish indoor-outdoor complex—great options to stack in one night.
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Round things off with a few showstoppers: The Penthouse Dubai (FIVE Palm) ranks in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs and books world-class DJs; Blu Dubai (32nd floor, V Hotel) packs Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B; for spectacle, La Perle in Al Habtoor City stages a jaw-dropping aqua-theatre; and outside the city lights, the Red Dunes Desert Safari delivers quad biking, dune bashing, sandboarding, camel rides, a huge Arabic dinner, and Tanoura & Khaliji shows for about $60. Festival fans: keep an eye on UNTOLD Dubai at Expo City for four days of EDM, house, techno, pop, and hip-hop on colossal stages.
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