Dubai, has an excellent nightlife scene with a large choice of bars and nightclubs for you to be able to enjoy whilst there. You will need to know that most of the bars that can serve alcohol are only in hotels, there are though a few exceptions. Dubai also has some interesting laws regarding clubs; they all must close at 3 am, you must be 21 to drink alcohol, 25 to enter a nightclub, and interestingly they are not allowed by law to refuse entrance to anyone, including members only clubs.

Alcohol

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.

Clubs And Bars

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
A
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
Al Zumorrod	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
Anthakshari	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
Ashiana	Ramee International Hotel	Indian Nightclub
Atrium Garden Club, The	Ramada Continental Hotel	English	A quiet, hidden garden with a small bar
Aussie Legends Bar & Grill	Rydges Plaza Dubai	Australian
Axis Lobby Lounge	Hilton Dubai Jumeirah		A Lobby lounge with an array of gourmet teas, coffees and a selection of beverages
B
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
Barasti Bar	Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina	Beach Bar
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
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
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
Boston Bar	Jumeirah Rotana Hotel	American
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
Bridges	The Fairmont Dubai	Cocktail Bar
Bubble	Deira	Nightclub
Buddha Bar	Grosvenor House Dubai	Cocktail Bar
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	Carlton Tower Hotel	Nightclub
C
C-Bar	Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites	Nightclub
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
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
Cellar, The	Garhoud	Cocktail Bar English
Centimetro	Madinat Jumeirah
Century Village	Garhoud		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
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
Churchill's	Sofitel City Centre Hotel	Cigar Bar English Sports	English bar and restaurant
Cibushi Bar	Princeton Hotel	Cocktail Bar Wine Bar
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
Clicquot Bar	Hyatt Regency	Wine Bar
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
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
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
D
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
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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