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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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