Dubai Nightlife: The Definitive Guide for Travelers

Traveling is something that everyone should do to experience new things, foods, and customs. The capital of the United Arab Emirates, the sparkling city of Dubai, offers all-year-round sunshine, sophisticated shopping, fine dining and a larger-than-life atmosphere which is truly infectious. Dubai nightlife also boasts a vibrant scene to rival that of any other major city across the globe. This definitive guide looks at some of the best places to go, in addition to some of the rules regarding the consumption of alcohol here.

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Drinking laws and local customs

The variety of bars and nightclubs in the city of Dubai is vast but, before embarking on a night on the town, it is advisable to acquaint yourself with the drinking laws in operation here. For instance, it is illegal to consume alcohol in the street or any public place. Drunken behaviour in public is also frowned upon. It is also worth remembering that public displays of affection, such as kissing, are usually not allowed. The minimum drinking age in Dubai is 21.

Some of these laws and customs may seem a little unusual to visitors to the country but as long as you abide by them you are assured of a wonderful experience in the bright lights of the Dubai nightlife scene.

Dubai nightlife hotspots

Most of the city’s bars and nightclubs are attached to hotels, a legal requirement for venues wishing to obtain a drinks licence. From British-style pubs and sports bars to chic clubs, Dubai has a little something for everyone.

Downtown Dubai has a number of interesting bars which are well worth a visit and at many of them you are guaranteed truly spectacular views of the city. One such bar, At.mosphere, is located on the 122nd floor of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Imagine enjoying a drink at over 400 metres from the ground! The downtown area is also home to some very sophisticated venues, a number of them offering live jazz music, resident DJs and truly wonderful food. The interior of Neos in Downtown Dubai simply drips with sophistication and boasts one of the finest views of any bar in the entire city.

There is arguably no other city in the world which can rival Dubai for the sheer sophistication and dazzling ingenuity of its nightlife.

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