Dubai is gaining a reputation for having the hottest nightlife in the the Middle East. As the sun begins to set, the revellers begin to start. Dubai, has an excellent nightlife scene with a large choice of bars and nightclubs for you to be able to enjoy whilst there. Neighborhood bars and pubs are popular, of course, but if your tastes run deeper, check out our other Dubai nightlife selections. Whatever your inclination, sit at the bar and relax with a cold beer, a glass of pinot noir, or a classic martini, and be sure to chat with whoever happens to be nearby – you may make a new friend or a valuable business contact. Our guide includes the hottest Dubai clubs and bars as well as the coziest hole-in-the-wall spots.

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:

1. They all must close at 3 am,
2. You must be 21 to drink alcohol
3. 25 to enter a nightclub

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. There are also very strict rules regarding mass male groups, infact if your not accompanied by a female, theres a very high likelihood that you will be turned away.

This to be honest is a good thing as it allows the clubs to ensure a good mixture of clientele. We have included tips on how to get into some of the most exclusive clubs, so please do read the reviews thoroughly.

Have a great time.