Dubai,
has an excellent nightlife scene (except for Monday's which
tends to be pretty dead) with a large choice of bars and
nightclubs for you to be able to enjoy whilst there. Below
is a list of some of the more popular bars, with a review
that will help you to choose where to go and when. You will
need to know that most of the bars that can serve alcohol
are only in hotels, there are though a few exceptions, and
most of these are reviewed here. 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. Having said that this does
not mean that you will be able to walk into any members
club free of charge, a lot of the members clubs have very
high entrance fees, that they will charge you if you do
insist on applying the law and entering the club. This to
be honest is a good thing as it allows the clubs to ensure
a good mixture of clientele. We have included below tips
on how to get into some of the most exclusive clubs, so
please do read the reviews thoroughly. Have a great time.
Many
people expect the U.A.E., being an Islamic country, to have
a pretty tame nightlife. This is definitely not the case
in Dubai. There are plenty of bars and clubs (most based
in hotels in order to serve alcohol) attracting a lively
and eclectic crowd. Most nightclubs have cover charges,
and drinks tend to be pricey. Virtually every bar in town
has a resident band and deejay, and there are a few jazz
bars and piano lounges with excellent live performers.
Most
bars don't start filling up until at least 9 pm, and the
nightclubs are practically empty until about 11 pm. Thursday
is always busy because it's the start of most people's weekend.
Tuesday is Ladies Night at many places. Most bars and clubs
close by about 3 am, and there are usually plenty of cabs
waiting outside to take you home. The great thing about
Dubai is that crime is virtually unheard of, so you are
perfectly safe getting a cab or walking back to your hotel
even in the early hours of the morning.
Although
it isn't openly discussed, some bars and clubs have a "door
policy," which is sometimes blatantly racist. If you
find this is the case, arguing with the doorman rarely makes
a difference -- just don't give that place your business.
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