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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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