Dubai boasts a great nightlife scene, just like any other major city it has an amazing cross culture of population coupled with its own sense of exclusivity. Night owls will not be disappointed.
Owing to the strict rules surrounding alcohol consumption, bars and nightclubs are mainly housed in hotels or leisure complexes.
Bars and night clubs carry strict dress code, smart casual - certainly no beach wear or flip flops.
Dubai is making a name for its style and glamour.
Alcohol consumption is permitted only to those over 21 years of age and this law is strictly adhered to. ID is frequently requested on admission to bars and night clubs.
Most bars / clubs are smoke free. In the UAE, there is zero tolerance of drug taking. Rudeness and offensive behaviour is not tolerated and the offenders will be punished.
Theme nights / special promotions occur frquently in Dubai. Tuesday night is ladies night in Dubai and ladies can enjoy special concessions - free drinks, 2 for 1, etc.
Happy hour is a regular feature of many bars.
Many clubs attract International DJs advertised on radio, newspapers and www.timeout.com