Discover United Arab Emirates's Most Interesting Bars

Monkey Bar mixes, shakes and stirs whatever it takes. With a lot of love, of course. Enjoy stunning views of the Museum of The Future while savoring our drinks, perfectly paired with a Latin American-inspired food menu.

Experience the vibrant nightlife of 1960s Tokyo at 7 Tales, a Japanese-inspired speakeasy on the 44th floor of Grosvenor House. Enjoy innovative cocktails crafted by expert mixologists amid captivating décor and electrifying DJ tunes.

Step into 1920s Osaka meets jazz-age Dubai — where cocktails are served beneath lacquered woods, beaded curtains, sliding screens, and an immersive retro East-Meets-West elegance.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s breezy pool-terrace lounge — cocktails, laid-back beats, waterfront views, sunlit by day, buzzing by night under open skies.

Rooftop glamour in Dubai Marina: sleek pan-Asian bites, signature cocktails, golden-hour views and DJ-led nightlife high above the city.

Côte d’Azur flair meets Dubai glamour — at LPM Dubai, the bar is as much a destination as the menu, with Riviera-style cocktails, relaxed elegance, and a terrace tucked in DIFC’s artful enclave.

Sky-high rooftop glamour above Downtown Dubai, with panoramic skyline vistas, sleek cocktails, modern Asian plates and a pulsating club-lounge vibe.

A 1920s Shanghai-jazz speakeasy hidden behind Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Tea Room — expect dim sum, smoky cocktails, rare whiskies, and sultry ambiance in velvet shadows.

A luxe, jazz-club-style hideaway inside Palazzo Versace Dubai, with world-class live music, smooth cocktails, fine bites and velvet-sofa vibes: where music legend Quincy Jones’s spirit comes alive.

Zuma Dubai blends contemporary Japanese cuisine with a vibrant lounge atmosphere, offering award-winning dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in the heart of DIFC.

Abu Dhabi’s three-tier rooftop escape — sip Mediterranean bites & cocktails as the sun sets over the Corniche and Arabian Gulf.

A hidden speakeasy high above the city in the 24th floor of TABŪ Dubai (at St. Regis Downtown Dubai), where intimate red-and-black vibes, crafted cocktails and DJ beats turn nights into secrets worth sharing.

Play hard, party harder — Brass Monkey is Dubai’s ultimate entertainment bar & arcade, where cocktails, bowling, games and good times collide.

Après is a chic Alpine-inspired ski-lodge bar nestled at the Mall of the Emirates—think cozy wood interiors, ski-slope views over Ski Dubai, artisanal cocktails and warming Alpine comfort food for après in the desert.

A chic gin sanctuary tucked behind elegant doors — 200+ home-infused gins, sunset terrace, sleek cocktails & lounge vibes over Al Maryah waters.

Galaxy Bar in Dubai's DIFC is an intimate lounge renowned for its celestial-themed ambiance and innovative cocktails, earning a spot among The World's 50 Best Bars.

Wood-oven magic meets skyline views — rooftop vibes, fire-kissed dishes, seasonal sips & mellow beats atop Aloft Abu Dhabi.

Himitsu is Dubai’s clandestine cocktail & omakase hideout — tucked behind a velvet curtain in Alba Restaurant, with a cocktail “cryptex” system and a 12-seat, reservation-only space that fuses Japanese art and mixology.

A hidden speakeasy in Jumeirah Al Naseem: Blind Tiger blends 1920s swagger, jungle whispers, inventive cocktails, and luxe ambiance behind a discreet entrance.

A sultry, rose-lit lounge inside Delano Dubai. With moody velvet décor, DJ sets and indulgent cocktails, it’s where glamour meets late-night magic.

Perched on the 71st/72nd floors of the JW Marriott Marquis, Vault gives you a sky-high lounge vibe: panoramic city views, crafted cocktails & cigars, luxe design & late nights above Dubai’s pulse.

Hidden below DIFC’s Central Park Towers, this chilled-out draft-cocktail bar pours signature drinks on tap, spins vinyl and hosts DJs late into the night. Perfect for after-work drinks or a spontaneous night out.

Step into COYA’s Pisco Bar at Four Seasons Jumeirah: a vibrant, Latin-flavored escape where Pisco infusions flow, Peruvian beats pulse, and sleek tropical decor makes every cocktail feel like a celebration.

Step through a concealed door in Alaya and descend into LY-LA, Dubai’s underground Bedouin-inspired speakeasy: plush interiors, eclectic cocktails, afro-house beats, and a luxurious secret oasis beneath DIFC.

Tucked inside Paramount Hotel Dubai, Flashback is a 1920s-era speakeasy of jazz, cocktails, mystery dinners and hidden atmospherics — step through the black door and vanish into vintage glamour.

Moonshine Dubai hides behind a turquoise fridge door in Wise Guys sandwich shop — step into an atmospheric speakeasy with red-lit corridors, futuristic interiors, slick cocktails & secretive allure.

Honeycomb Hi-Fi in Dubai combines high-fidelity sound with Izakaya dining, featuring a bespoke Ojas sound system, vinyl record shop, and curated art exhibitions, creating a unique cultural hub.