Alcohol is widely available at many bars, restaurants, hotels, sports and leisure clubs normally where the licence is held by a hotel. Alternatively, there are also many restaurants which are not licensed, so if you are out of your hotel, and in doubt, it may be wise to check with the waiter before ordering your meal.
You cannot purchase alcohol from any supermarket or off-licence unless you have an alcohol licence. This facility is strictly regulated and is open to non-muslim residents only who have been issued with a alcohol licence by the police department.
It is against the law to walk in the street drinking alcohol or to be drunk in a public place.
Drinking and driving is also against the law, which literally means that you are not allowed to drive with any quantity of alcohol in your system. If you are caught drinking and driving you could face a prison sentence. Always bear in mind if you have been drinking the night before and intend driving early the next day. If you are in any doubt take a taxi.
| Club/Bar Name |
Location |
Type Of Club/Bar |
Information |
| 1897 Bar |
Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates |
Cocktail Bar |
A cosy retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the mall with imported German beer |
| 360° |
Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
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A |
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| 400 Club, The |
The Fairmont Dubai |
Nightclub |
Exclusive club playing R&B, house and Arabic music courtesy of resident DJ Jean B |
| African Star |
Marco Polo Hotel |
African |
Playing soul-searching beats from the heart of Africa |
Agency, The |
Emirates Towers Hotel |
Wine Bar |
Wine lovers will find this ground floor hideaway in Emirates Towers very much to their liking |
| Agency, The |
Madinat Jumeirah |
Wine Bar |
Enjoy relaxing with a nice cold bottle in cosmopolitan surroundings |
| Al Manara Beach Bar |
Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa |
Beach Bar |
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Al Zumorrod
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Carlton Tower Hotel |
Iranian
Nightclub |
A new Iranian club in town featuring an eight-piece band from Iran called Bakhara |
American Dream
|
Sea Shell Inn Hotel |
American
Nightclub |
Rodeo-themed bar, restaurant and nightclub |
Amnesia
|
The Palm Hotel |
Nightclub |
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Anthakshari
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President Hotel |
Indian
Nightclub |
Featuring a themed dance every night |
Apartment Lounge + Club, The**
|
Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
Nightclub |
**Highly recommended as a cool place to party |
| Après |
Sheik Zayed Road |
Cocktail Bar |
Overlooking the bottom half of Ski Dubai, Après is a huge ski lodge-meets-Ikea-meets-Studio 54 |
| Arabic Nightclub |
Mayfair Hotel |
Arabic Nightclub |
Enjoy live music, singers and dancers |
| Arbat Club |
Carlton Tower Hotel |
Nightclub |
Country club ambience with live entertainment |
| Arika Lounge |
|
English |
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| Ashiana |
Ramee International Hotel |
Indian Nightclub |
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| Atrium Garden Club, The |
Ramada Continental Hotel |
English |
A quiet, hidden garden with a small bar |
| Aussie Legends Bar & Grill |
Rydges Plaza Dubai |
Australian |
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| Axis Lobby Lounge |
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah |
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A Lobby lounge with an array of gourmet teas, coffees and a selection of beverages |
B |
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| Bahri Bar |
Madinat Jumeirah |
Arabic
Cigar Bar
Cocktail Bar
Wine Bar |
Although it remains one of Madinat Jumeirah's least celebrated bars, Bahri Bar is undoubtedly one of its best |
| Balcony Bar, The |
Shangri-La Hotel |
Cigar Bar
Wine Bar |
Swanky venue with a decent selection of wines, spirits and cigars |
| Bar 44 |
Grosvenor House Dubai |
Cocktail Bar |
This top floor location features stylish décor surrounded with ceiling-high windows- Bar 44 is reminiscent of Emirates Towers Vu's Bar- the difference being that Bar 44 has a readily accessible view |
| Bar Dada |
Ibis |
Nightclub |
Bar DADA calls itself 'a haven for mature individuals seeking intelligent nightlife' |
| Bar, The |
Hyatt Regency |
Cocktail Bar |
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| Barasti Bar |
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina |
Beach Bar |
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| BarZar |
Madinat Jumeirah |
Cocktail Bar |
Summer months may rob Bar Zar of its incredibly popular terrace, but that just makes for a more intimate atmosphere |
| Beach Bar |
Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa |
Beach Bar |
Enjoy the atmosphere at this beach bar while listening to gentle Caribbean music in the background |
| Beach Bar |
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort |
Beach Bar
Cocktail Bar |
Outdoor cocktail bar |
| Biggles Pub and Restaurant |
Millennium Airport Hotel |
English |
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| Billabong |
Holiday Inn Downtown |
Australian
Nightclub |
Dark, aboriginal-style bar with a stage featuring regular entertainment |
| Billy Blues |
Rydges Plaza Dubai |
American |
American restaurant and bar with decent views of Satwa |
| Black Panther |
Binsuloom Plaza Hotel |
Nightclub/ Disco |
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| Blue Bar |
Novotel |
Jazz
Wine Bar |
Blue Bar has done a fine job of creating an identity that distances itself from the formulaic hotel bar |
| Blues & Cues |
Ramada Continental Hotel |
American |
Low-lit, but very cheap, pool bar with a number of nightly promotions |
| Blush |
|
Nightclub |
Brand new two-tiered club that's looking to corner the funky house market |
Boardwalk, The
|
Deira |
English |
Upmarket pub grub and a wonderful al fresco location on the edge of the Creek |
| Bollywood Café |
Regent Palace Hotel |
Indian Nightclub |
Indian restaurant and nightclub with live music and dancers |
| Bollywood Stars |
Binsuloom Plaza Hotel |
Indian Nightclub |
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| Boston Bar |
Jumeirah Rotana Hotel |
American |
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| Boudoir |
Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa |
Nightclub
Wine Bar |
Parisian-style club ranks as one of the most exclusive venues in the city |
| Bourbon Street |
Arif Castle |
American
Nightclub |
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| Bridges |
The Fairmont Dubai |
Cocktail Bar |
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| Bubble |
Deira |
Nightclub |
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| Buddha Bar |
Grosvenor House Dubai |
Cocktail Bar |
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| Bussola |
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina |
Beach Bar |
Terrace bar and restaurant with views of the beach and Palm Island |
Butterfly Nightclub & Restaurant
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Carlton Tower Hotel |
Nightclub |
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C |
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| C-Bar |
Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites |
Nightclub |
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| Cactus Cantina |
Rydges Plaza Dubai |
Cocktail Bar
Mexican |
Tex-Mex bar with resident DJ and a number of drink promotions |
| Cactus Jacks |
Millennium Airport Hotel |
Mexican |
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| Captain's Bar |
Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa |
Beach Bar |
Tranquil beach bar |
| Carpenters |
Hyatt Regency |
Cocktail Bar
Philipino |
Featuring a live four-piece band |
| Carter's |
Bur Dubai |
Nightclub
Wine Bar |
Popular with outdoor seating |
| Celebrities |
Royal Mirage Jumeirah Beach |
Arabic |
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| Cellar, The |
Garhoud |
Cocktail Bar
English |
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| Centimetro |
Madinat Jumeirah |
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| Century Village |
Garhoud |
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With decent restaraunts, outdoor setting and live music from Monday to Friday |
| Chameleon Bar |
Traders Hotel |
Cocktail Bar |
A comfy lobby-level bar which features live entertainment |
| Champagne Lounge |
Dusit Dubai |
Cocktail Bar
Piano |
Discover sparkling drinks from the north of France to the sounds of an in-house pianist |
| Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant |
JW Marriott Hotel |
American
Sports |
This American sports bar and restaurant is one of the best places to watch sport in Dubai |
| Chandi |
Deira |
Indian
Nightclub |
An Indian restaurant by day and a nightclub by night
|
| Chaos |
Metropolitan Hotel, The |
Nightclub |
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| Charlie Parrot's |
Oasis Beach Hotel |
Cocktail Bar
Nightclub
Wine Bar |
With a different theme every night including a live band and DJ |
| Chelsea Arms |
Sheraton Dubai Creek |
English
Sports |
A traditional English pub offering all major sports events on a large screen |
| Chianti's |
Ibis |
Wine Bar |
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| Churchill's |
Sofitel City Centre Hotel |
Cigar Bar
English
Sports |
English bar and restaurant |
| Cibushi Bar |
Princeton Hotel |
Cocktail Bar
Wine Bar |
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| Cigar Bar, The |
The Fairmont Dubai |
Cigar Bar |
This discreet bar showcases a world-class selection of Cuban cigars presented in our walk-in humidor, paired with an unparalleled choice of speciality scotches, cognacs and vintage ports |
| Cin Cin |
The Fairmont Dubai |
Wine Bar |
A stylish wine bar |
| Ciro's Pomodoro |
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina |
Nightclub
Wine Bar |
An Italian restaurant with club energy |
| Clapham Junction |
Rush Inn |
English |
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| Clicquot Bar |
Hyatt Regency |
Wine Bar |
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| Clipper Bar |
Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa |
Cocktail Bar |
Maritime themed bar with a good cocktail menu and regular live entertainment |
| Club Africana |
Rush Inn |
African
Nightclub |
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| Club Joumana Sports Cafe |
Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa |
Sports |
Sports bar with a view over the marina |
| Cooz |
Grand Hyatt |
Cocktail Bar
Jazz |
Chilled cocktail bar with live jazz playing nightly |
| Copas |
Four Points Sheraton (Bur Dubai) |
Nightclub |
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| Cricketer's |
Ramada Continental Hotel |
English
Sports |
English sports pub with live nightly music |
| Cuban Bar |
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah |
Cigar Bar
Cuban |
Mezzanine floor bar with selection of Cuban cigars |
| Cyclone |
Karama |
Nightclub |
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D |
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| Der Keller |
Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
German |
Teutonic themed bar |
| Dhow and Anchor |
Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
English |
'Best of British' style bar serving traditional English dishes |
| Dos Amigos |
Mövenpick Hotel |
Mexican
Nightclub |
Authentic Mexican restaurant with entertainment from the live Latino band and resident DJ |
| Double Decker |
Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites |
English
Nightclub |
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| Down Town Africa |
President Hotel |
African
Nightclub |
African themed bar with Coconut Band playing African music |
| Dublin Arms |
Metropolitan Deira Hotel |
Irish |
Dark wooded Irish bar with an older clientele |
| Dubliners |
Le Meridien Dubai |
Irish |
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