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After dark

Dubai Nightlife

Every room has a night that belongs to it. Here is the week laid out — which club runs hip-hop, which runs house, which lounge to start in, and the hours that matter.

Nightclub

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White Dubai

KEY2 Pick

Meydan Racecourse

Thu–Sat, 11:00pm – 4:00am (seasonal)

  • ThursdayOpen Format

    Rooftop terrace with skyline views over the racecourse.

  • SaturdayHeadliner House

    International DJ residencies on the main stage.

Outdoor venue — runs autumn through spring only.

Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

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Soho Garden

Meydan

Wed–Sat, 10:00pm – 3:00am

  • FridayLadies Night

    Garden and industrial-warehouse rooms, open format.

  • SaturdayTechno Night

    Underground bookings in the Sanctuary room.

Meydan Road, Dubai

Dayclub

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Zero Gravity

KEY2 Pick

Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina

Daily, 9:00am – 3:00am

  • FridayBeach Brunch

    All-day pool and beach party into a nightclub set.

  • SaturdaySunset Sessions

    Beachfront DJ sets with skydiver landings overhead.

Skydive Dubai, Al Seyahi St, Dubai Marina

Lounge

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Blu Bar

Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina

Daily, 5:00pm – 2:00am

  • NightlyMarina Views

    Rooftop bar looking straight down the Marina walk.

Best terrace table booked a day ahead on weekends.

Grosvenor House, Al Emreef St, Dubai Marina

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The Iris

KEY2 Pick

SLS Dubai, Business Bay

Wed–Sat, 6:00pm – 3:00am

  • ThursdayLadies Night

    Poolside rooftop, resident DJs after 10pm.

  • SaturdaySunset to Late

    Skyline views over Business Bay and Downtown.

SLS Dubai, Marasi Drive, Business Bay

Live music

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Music Hall

Habtoor Grand, Jumeirah Beach Residence

Wed–Mon, 9:00pm – 3:00am

  • NightlyLive Cabaret

    Live band, singers and dancers through dinner and into a late set.

Habtoor Grand Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence

Residencies and themed nights rotate seasonally — confirm the lineup and dress code with the venue before you commit a table.