The best nightspots in Dubai

The List at Billionaire Mansion The List at Billionaire Mansion has stood the test of time as one of the city’s biggest & best urban nights. It consistently draws in glamorous party crowds each week, and remains the place to party.

Story at BOA Taking place at the Al Habtoor city super club, Story ladies’ night offers unlimited free drinks for ladies from doors opening at 11pm until the club closing at 3am. The urban night sees popular Dubai DJ Devon Kosoko take up deck duty, spinning urban hits sure to fill the floor all night long.

Cavalli A decade-long and still going strong, Cavalli is arguably one of Dubai’s longest-serving nightclubs. Head down on Monday where there’s unlimited drinks for ladies all night long. It’s a commercial music policy that aims to keep you on the dancefloor, plus there’s a special ladies’ night three-course set menu for Dhs150 for the girls.

Toy Room Frank the bear is causing mischief at his brand new home in the Meydan nightlife complex, Soho Garden. Every Monday, ladies’ can enjoy unlimited free drinks at Toy Room from doors opening at 11pm until 1am, alongside a hip-hop music policy.

Pier 7 Ask almost anyone where the best place for ladies’ night is on a Tuesday, and they’ll tell you Pier 7. A ladies’ night at this Dubai Marina tower is a rite of passage for any new expat in Dubai. Start at Mamazonia on the second floor, then make your way to Cargo on Level 3, The Scene on Level 4, Asia Asia on Level 5 and finish off your night at the top – Atelier M. Each offers a different ladies’ night deal, and you can make your way up the tower without having spent a dirham.

Penthouse We love a visit to The Penthouse every day of the, but Tuesdays are arguably their most popular. On ladies’ night, girls can enjoy three free drinks from 6pm to 9.30pm, with regular fashion shows taking over the lively, adults-only rooftop. Can’t make it on a Tuesday? Head down for their Thursday evening house night.

Ramusake Ramusake has stood the test of time. Two years after launching Miss Independent, you can still expect to queue if you want to get in on a Wednesday at this Japanese hotspot. Tunes to get you dancing, sparkler shows every five minutes and free-flowing wine for ladies? You’ve got yourself a recipe for a brilliant ladies’ night.

Mr. Miyagi’s Whether you’re taking advantage of their brilliant ladies’ night offer in the restaurant or making your way to the bar late at night for the inventive weekly shows, there’s no better Wednesday night out than Mr Miyagi’s Wednesday ladies’ night. In the restaurant, ladies pay Dhs99 for two hours of free-flowing drinks and three courses of Asian dishes, while guys pay Dhs99 for three courses and a drink. Head over to the bar from 8pm where guys and girls are treated to a complimentary drink on arrival each, while ladies pay Dhs99 for unlimited drinks thereafter.

Soho Garden Soho Garden brings brilliant vibes to its ‘Thursdays at Soho’ event every Thursday. The closest you’ll get to a nightclub that isn’t a nightclub, the sprawling outdoor bar packs out with partygoers eager to enjoy the sounds of an international DJ that spins each week.

Sky2.0 Lebanon’s iconic Sky Bar arrived in Dubai Design District to much fanfare. The alfresco nightclub is open three nights a week between Wednesday and Friday, with Thursday dedicated to its signature night. It’s a glamorous party crowd, but make no mistake, people are here for the music.

STK What makes STK Downtown’s brunch brilliant? Just ask the endless queues of people trying to get a table a month in advance. The food is fantastic, drinks flow freely, and you’ll go a long way to beat the lively vibe, brought to you by commercial DJ sets, live sax and dancers. Secret Garden Brunch at Flair No.5 It might be new to the party, but Secret Garden Brunch has already bloomed into one of the city’s go-to Friday afternoon fiestas. As well as pop-up bars serving colourful drinks, entertainment from a magician and live sax, and resident DJs that’ll have all guests on their feet by the end, you’ll feast on no less than a dozen delicious sharing dishes.

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE firmly put house music on the map in the UAE when it opened seven years ago. Every weekend, it brings brilliant events and top DJs to the city, with everyone who’s anyone having spun at the Ghantoot Beach club over the last few years. It’s an earlier finish than most at 11pm, but don’t let that put you off – it’s a brilliant party that livens up from sunset.

Drai’s You might not have thought Dubai needed another alfresco super club, but that was until Drai’s arrived to fill a void you didn’t even know existed. The Las Vegas export had a lot to prove with such a huge reputation in the US, but they have delivered and then some. With the biggest names in hip-hop regularly headlining the stage to a sold-out crowd of fans, this is THE place to be on Fridays.

Zero Gravity Zero Gravity’s legendary Saturday brunch kick started the Saturday daytime partying scene in the city. The all-inclusive package starts from midday, and offers up a five hour package priced at Dhs249 for ladies and Dhs299 for guys. For the food, there’s a menu of international buffet dishes on offer, from cold sushi to pizzas, burgers and curries. Drinks wise, it’s an unlimited package served from a collection of pop up bars across the garden. But don’t expect the party to stop come 5pm. As well as a two-for-one happy hour from 5pm to 8pm, DJs take up deck duty into the night, with the party carrying on until the early hours.

Atlantis Beach Club Head to House in Paradise’s new Saturday ladies’ day for a brilliant party in the sunshine. The deal runs from 12pm to 4pm every Saturday, and there are packages for both ladies and gents, starting from just Dhs99. The drinks-only package for ladies’ offers four hours of free-flowing house drinks for Dhs99, or upgrade to the Dhs150 package, and ladies can enjoy free flowing Rose, cocktail pitchers, and a choice from the food menu. But this isn’t just for the girls. Guys can take advantage of the same package for Dhs200.

White Dubai Pumping tunes, international artists and a wow-worthy production, URBN ticks all the boxes. Add to that the fact that ladies can enjoy complimentary drinks until 1am at the Saturday ladies’ night at White Dubai and you’ve got yourself an award-winning combination, making this an unbeatable night out.

Base Dubai Two party powerhouses have come together for this epic new Saturday night party, and it’s a brilliant place to party on the weekend. Crazy Land at Base Dubai is powered by Candy pants and delivers an epic set of ‘kaleidoscopic backgrounds of the jungle and sea, stunning pyrotechnics and pumping house and pop music’. It’s an open bar for everyone from 10pm to 11pm, with three complimentary drinks for ladies afterwards.

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