Bottoms Up: New Bars in Dubai to See and Be Seen
If you love Dubai during the day time, wait until the sun sets and this city transforms into one of the best nightlife scenes you’ll ever see.
With more than 240 bars around the city, there’s no place for boredom in Dubai.
So, if you’re craving for a good drink, some great company and the best nightlife vibe, let’s check out the newest bars in town where you can get drunk in style.
Alma Bar
Website: https://sucredubai.com/2023/06/13/alma-bar/
Address: Podium Level – Gate Village 05 – Trade Center – DIFC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 227 5569
Operating hours:
- 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM from Monday to Thursday
- 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price:
- Starts at AED 90
From the heart of Soho to the bustling nightlife scene of DIFC, Alma Bar re-defines new bars in Dubai with the first digital AI art in the city.
Vintage charm dominates the space with marble tables, maroon velvet sofas and red palettes, and the digital art pieces offer the perfect contrast to this classic look.
Of course, you have the option to enjoy your drinks al fresco to soak in the cityscape.
Can’t decide between the lounge or outdoor area? Choose a spot on the border to get the best of both worlds.
The bar has a smart elegant dress code, so make sure to dress appropriately for your night out.
Alma Bar’s drinks menu focuses on modern twists to classic cocktails as well as an extensive bottle menu. Although more expensive than your usual drinks, Alma Bar’s libations are well-crafted using only premium ingredients.
Some of our highly recommended classic drinks include the Souk Fizz for its citrus flavor, the sweet New Fashioned and the complex flavor of the Fluffy Wallbanger.
And how can you forget drinks named “In the Kissing Alley,” “Sunset in Tulum” and “Alma Mexicana”? Of course, you can always go with the classic bottles of vodka, champagne, gin and rum at Alma Bar.
And what’s a bar without good bar food? At Alma Bar, you get a well-curated aperitivo and food menu to pair well with your drink of choice. Aperitivo classics include tiger prawns in chimichurri, crispy squid, and Gillardeau oysters with mignonette and lemon.
Pro tip:
Book a private bar experience at Alma Bar for a separate space where you and your friends can have a great night with a DJ at your own request and a dedicated staff to take care of you.
Above Eleven
Website: https://aboveeleven.com/dubai/
Address: Rooftop West Palm Beach – Jumeirah Marriott Resort – Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 666 1420
Operating hours:
- 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday
- 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price:
- Approx. AED 555 for two people with alcohol
After dominating Bangkok’s nightlife scene for many years, Above Eleven has finally arrived in Dubai as one of the city’s newest and trendiest bars.
Located on the rooftop of Jumeirah Marriott Resort, the restaurant and bar has an indoor lounge and expansive outdoor terrace that offer sweeping views of Palm Jumeirah.
The space is designed using a blend of urban, tropical and tribal elements to create the perfect ambiance to start your weekend.
Above Eleven is best known for offering the complete Nikkei experience. Chef Luis Gavancho combines classic Peruvian flavors with Japanese cooking techniques.
The result is a well-curated food and drinks menu that celebrates Peru’s rich heritage while highlighting Dubai’s cosmopolitan nightlife scene. The restaurant’s tuna tartare, hamachi truffle ponzu and “Above Eleven” are must-tries.
Above Eleven’s bar menu is also as eclectic as its food. For starters, the bar has an extensive wine selection ranging from champagne to sake.
Of course, it’s the cocktails that set Above Eleven from the rest of the pack, with concoctions using traditional Peruvian ingredients giving each drink a distinct flavor.
Pro tip:
Smart casual is the dress code for Above Eleven. While it’s located on Palm West Beach, beachwear, sportswear and shorts are not allowed except when wearing kandura.
Do you want to try a little bit of everything from the menu? Order the 18- or 34-piece A11 Moriawase. This is a selection of nigiris, sashimi and sushi rolls carefully curated by the chef.
Voyage by Amelia
Website: https://amelialounge.com/ameliadubai/
Address: Amelia Lounge Address Sky View – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 287 1369
Operating hours:
- 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM daily
Price:
- Approx. AED 550 for two people with alcohol
Exclusivity and luxury – two things that make Voyage by Amelia one of the best new bars in Dubai.
Ameila Lounge at the Address Sky View is already one of the most luxurious bars in the metro. But the brand has taken luxury to a whole new level with its new secret room named Voyage by Amelia.
If you’re lucky enough to get into this exclusive club, prepare to travel back in time to the 1920s steampunk era with interiors designed to look like the inside of a clock.
The moment you step inside the lounge, you’re greeted with an abundance of velvet vintage furniture, gears and spirals on the walls and a lot of elements inspired by space and time.
The food and drinks at Voyage by Amelia are as whimsical as its interiors. Featuring Nikkei cuisine with hints of Mediterranean influences, you’ll be treated to a gastronomic journey filled with flavors, booze and luxury.
Don’t know where to start with dinner? We loved their Sake Nikkei, wagyu tartare cono de tacos and bacalao nero. The restaurant also has a vegetarian menu that offers healthier alternatives to its classic dishes.
The bar also went playful with drinks named Into the Wild, Missing in Action, Lost Compass, Naughty Colada and Summer Negroni.
Want to try something new? The bar has a selection of cocktails carefully curated by its mixologists and aged for at least 21 days in oak barrels. Favorites include the Forest Aged Vieux Carre, Martinez and Chocolate Manhattan.
Pro tip:
Do you want to drink to your heart’s content and not worry about getting home? The team at Voyage by Amelia can arrange for your transportation to make sure that you can get home safely.
Ling Ling Ultra Lounge
Website: https://www.linglingdubai.com/
Address: Atlantis the Royal – Crescent Road – Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 426 2600
Operating hours:
- 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday
- 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price:
- Approx. AED 500 for two people with alcohol
Located at the ultra chic Atlantis the Royal, Ling Ling Ultra Lounge is one of Dubai’s best new bars offering good food and drinks with stunning views of Palm Jumeirah and the city.
With just 10 tables that can accommodate up to 10 guests each, you’ll enjoy nothing but exclusivity in this chic restaurant and bar designed by the famous Gilles and Boissier.
The space is designed to set the mood for a great weekend with a play on different light features, oak paneling and a beautiful marble bar that ties its aesthetics together.
The night begins with a sumptuous dinner that you can enjoy with the family. But as the clock strikes 11, the venue transforms into an adults-only lounge where you could party until the morning.
World-renowned DJs play deep electronic music all night long while you and your friends enjoy each other’s company over good booze and the city skyline in the background.
Ling Ling Ultra Lounge specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine, which is evident in its food and cocktail menu. You can choose between small and large plates along with signature dishes that go well with the bar’s cocktails.
If you want an ultra luxurious dining experience, book the kobe kaiseki experience for AED 2,500 and enjoy a four course tasting of the famous kobe beef.
On the other hand, if you’re a lover of sushi, choose the special Ling Ling kiwami sushi platter with a chef’s selection of sashimi, nigiri and other Japanese favorites.
Once dinner is done and you’re ready to party, make sure to try Ling Ling’s signature cocktails inspired by different cities.
Pro tip:
The dress code at Ling Ling Ultra Lounge is smart elegant with men only allowed to wear long trousers. If you don’t follow the dress code, you won’t be allowed inside the lounge even if you have a reservation.
While the restaurant accommodates families for dinners, only guests 21 years and above are allowed to stay in the venue from 8:30 PM onwards.
Agora
Address: The Edition Hotel – Dubai Fountain St. – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 58 592 5823
Operating hours:
- 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM daily
Price:
- Approx. AED 450 for two people with alcohol
With the name meaning a place for social gatherings, it’s easy to see why Agora is now one of the best new bars in Dubai.
Located at the Dubai Edition Hotel, this lounge is designed with socialization in mind with its luxurious seating that can accommodate up to 100 guests.
A combination of forest green and millennial pink offer the perfect color contrast to give this space that ultra luxe feel while the different light fixtures set the mood for a good night.
But while its interior is already impressive, wait until you try the different concoctions from world-renowned bartender Simone Caporale who will surely impress the most discerning palate.
Agora’s drinks menu is centered around juniper selections and its extensive list of gins and liquor from around the world make it one of the best bars in the city.
Since the bar only serves finger foods and focuses mainly on its cocktails, make sure to grab dinner before heading to Agora.
Pro tip:
Are you planning a fun night out with your girlfriends? Book a table for a killer ladies’ night at Agora happening every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Here, you get to enjoy three hours of free-flowing drinks from 10:00 PM until 1:00 AM.
7 Tales
Website: https://www.7talesdubai.com/
Address: Al Emreef St. – Dubai Marina – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 402 2222
Operating hours:
- 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM from Monday to Thursday
- 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price:
- Approx. AED 150 for two people with alcohol
You want to know a secret? There’s a speakeasy bar hidden within Chef Jason Atherton’s City Social Dubai and it takes you back to 1960s Tokyo.
7 Tales Dubai is one of Dubai’s best new bars featuring an Izakaya-style bar perched on the 44th floor of Grosvenor House offering a 360-degree view of Dubai Marina.
This bar can only accommodate 40 guests and its dark interiors with funky neon lights make the space more cozy and private.
But 7 Tales is more than just the Japanese vibe. Here, you’ll sample some of the best cocktails from the bar’s world-class mixologists and some snacks to match.
7 Tales offers a classic and unpretentious food and drinks menu that highlights inspirations from Japanese culture.
The bar’s snack menu include classics like crispy togarashi squid, wagyu beef sliders and Koffman’s french fries with yuzu mayo.
Can’t choose from their extensive cocktail list? Must-try options include the Honda Tadakatsu – Dragonfly Cutter, Date Masamune – One Eyed Dragon and Myamoto Musashi – Way of the Warrior.
Pro tip:
7 Tales only accepts walk-ins for special events like ladies night, so make sure to go to the venue early to secure a spot since this bar can only accommodate a limited number of people.
Soul Kitchen
Website: https://soulkitchendxb.com/
Address: Marasi Dr. – Business Bay – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 836 0900
Operating hours:
- 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM from Sunday to Thursday
- 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM from Friday to Saturday
Price:
- Approx. AED 475 for two people with alcohol
Chances are, you’ve heard about Soul Kitchen, a Levantine restaurant that combines Middle Eastern and South American flavors.
But the famous restaurant also has a speakeasy bar that serves up delicious cocktails as you enjoy the rest of your night with family and friends.
While the main dining area features loud millennial pink walls, ceilings and floors, the speakeasy bar feels more luxe with its evergreen walls.
Soul Kitchen is all about serving good food and cocktails that give you a taste of Levantine culture.
Before enjoying the rest of the night with some drinks, treat yourself to a feast at the restaurant with favorites like the delicious wagyu kafta in arepa and salmon aguachile.
Move on to the speakeasy bar and enjoy an extensive list of classic spirits and drinks including vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum and whiskey.
Of course, you can’t miss some of the bar’s cocktails including the coriander paloma, tropical negroni and arak bellini.
Pro tip:
Check Soul Kitchen’s social media pages for updates on live original jazz sessions at the restaurant and bar.
These sessions will let you enjoy the music of original jazz bands from around the world while you sip on your favorite drinks.