Dubai
DUBAI - BEST RESTAURANTS & HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS
Introduction
In between the champagne colored dunes and the sparkling "Arabian Gulf" lies a tax-free oasis of futuristic skyscrapers and basically, whatever the heart desires. Dubai boasts the finest hotels, like Atlantis - The Palm or Burj al Arab most exclusive spas, mega malls to bankrupt you and the best activities for adrenaline junkies like amazing golf courses with the most popular on the Al Ruwaya Golf course. Jet in between November and April - it's a much cooler melting pot. The Manhattan of the Middle East will definitely entertain with its bling-bling open-air and vip clubs from dust to dawn. All the big chefs came to this "Disneyland" to pamper all the gourmands of this world. Gordon Ramsey with its restaurant Verre, Rhodes' Mezzanine, Pierre Gagnaire's Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire, Giorgio Locatelli's Ronda Locatelli and not to forget the fashion world's King Roberto Cavalli opened in Mai 2009 his Cavalli Lounge; come in and play the game.
Night Clubs
Party with the A-listers, the locals and hip crowd in every city.
Here the coolest and best Night Clubs:
360°
Roof deck club built on a jetty, jutting into the gulf. Shisha pleasure and killer view of the Dubai skyline. Out-of-town DJ's play loungy house tunes. Busy on weekends. Get hooked up for guest list entry.
Barasti
Former surf shack transformed into a pumping hangout for fashionable beach kids. Sea-level dancefloor gets busy on weekends. Expect expats. Sport your designer flip-flops and order something frozen.
Chi
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Address: Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opening Hours: Daily: 8pm - 3am
Web: http://www.lodgedubai.com
Phone: +971 4337 9470
Commercial party joint with several distinct areas. Music for every single hotstepper's taste. Ibiza-esque garden to chill. Free admission for early arrivals. Door policy rather laxy-dazey, so expect gammy tourists.
New Asia
Nightlife palace located in the pinnacle of the iconic Raffels pyramid. Cool cats and middle eastern party chicks gather around the 20-foot african godhood guarding the circular bar. Save this one for weekends.
Sanctuary
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Address: Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, The Palm, United Arab Emirates
Opening Hours: Daily: 9.30pm - 3am
Web: http://www.sanctuarydubai.com
Phone: +971 4426 0561
Palm island's nightlife port located in the $1.5 billion Atlantis hotel. State-of-the-art club design spiced up with Arabic samples. Impressive light concept. Two floors plus open-air deck, three DJ sets. Worth the trip.
Sho Cho
Japanese lounge-restaurant with outside deck overlooking the beach and gulf. Crisp white interior, walls studded with fish tanks. 80's parties on Fridays and Sundays. Goodlooking crowd. Book a table in advance.
The 400
upscale
Address: The Fairmont Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opening Hours: Tue, Thur, Fri: 10pm - 3am
Web: http://www.the400nightclub.com
Phone: +971 4332 4900
Bling house for oil-wealthy sheiks and their plastic toys. Rich moulin rouge interiors wrapped in 24 carat finishes. Super exclusive and small. Prepare to be barked at by the pitbull guarding the golden gates. Try Tuesdays!
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, door- and reservation policy directly with the club.