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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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