The Best Nightlife in Dubai
- Best Bar to Watch the Sunset: The Terrace. The sun sets over the Dubai Creek and city skyline, which stretch out majestically before The Terrace deck, an excellent place to unwind after a day of seeing the sights.
- Best Bar with a View: Neos. Watching over the city from the 63rd floor of The Address in Downtown Dubai, this cool Art Deco-style space boasts the highest view of any bar in town.
- Best Bar for a Trendy Crowd: Zuma. A beautiful crowd gathers to admire one another in this glamorous Asian restaurant, sushi bar, and lounge, located in Dubai International Financial City (DIFC).
- Best Cocktail Bar: Buddha Bar. A killer sound system plays the avant-garde lounge beats of the Buddha Bar music series, as the jetsetting bar-goers sip exotic cocktails in a mesmerizing setting.
- Best Happy Hour: Barasti. Western expatriates and visitors pack the beachfront deck at this casual hotel beach bar. Theme nights ensure that Barasti never gets dull.
- Best Live Music Venue: Jambase. The in-house jazz and blues band is excellent at this jazzy club in Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
- Best Nightclub: Sanctuary. The nightclub at the Atlantis, The Palm is as over-the-top as the resort itself, attracting international DJs and Dubai's A-list party crowd.
- Best Pub: Irish Village. Special events often happen at the Irish Village, where a large expat crowd packs the festive outdoor area every night of the week.
- Best Wine Bar: Agency. This chic wine bar houses roughly 400 types of wine, offering frequent wine promotions and tastings to the glamorous patrons.