Live music
Live jazz and band performances are a major draw, with DJs often taking over later for a livelier finish.
1920
DIFC
1920 is a DIFC cocktail bar with a vintage speakeasy mood, Art Deco interiors and skyline views. Come for creatively made drinks such as the smoky Old Fashioned, then settle in for live jazz or a later DJ set in a polished, intimate setting.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
260 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Skyline views
The high-rise setting gives the bar broad Dubai skyline views, including a reported Burj Khalifa outlook.
Cocktails
The drinks go beyond standard pours, from creative signatures to a smoky Old Fashioned and a praised dry martini.
Art Deco
Dim lighting, velvet booths and Roaring Twenties-inspired detailing create a distinctive, intimate setting.
Service
Reviews describe attentive, knowledgeable service, including a team that found a stage-front table for a solo guest.
Food
The bar serves more than drinks, with reviews praising fresh sushi, refined bites and creative small plates.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for a popular performance night; one guest saw people turned away when the venue filled.
Check schedule. Confirm the night's entertainment before going; one Saturday visitor expected live music but found the music was different.
Choose seating. For a quieter catch-up, ask for seating away from the later party-music shift; one guest valued being able to talk over softer music.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Icd Brookfield Place - 52nd Floor
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 5:30 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 5:30 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Thu | 5:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Smoking
Smoking and cigars are allowed throughout the venue; one guest reported tobacco smell and a headache, with no non-smoking section.
Music volume
One reviewer felt generic, high-volume party music later damaged the venue's conversation-friendly jazz atmosphere.
High prices
A reviewer described the drinks and night out as pricey, so this is more suited to an occasional splurge than a casual budget stop.
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The Bottom Line
1920 is a DIFC cocktail bar and jazz lounge built around a vintage, Art Deco-inspired atmosphere. You can order creative cocktails, including the smoky Old Fashioned, dry martini and passionfruit martini, while taking in live jazz, band performances or later DJ sets. High-rise skyline views add to the occasion, with one review specifically mentioning the Burj Khalifa.
The setting leans intimate and polished: dim lighting, velvet booths and a Roaring Twenties feel make it a natural choice for a date, business meeting or dressed-up evening with friends. Food is taken seriously enough to make staying for dinner worthwhile, with reviews mentioning fresh sushi, oysters, truffle snacks, bar bites and creative small plates. There are two practical cautions.
Smoking and cigars are permitted across the venue, and a reviewer who wanted a non-smoking area found none; tobacco smell caused a headache. Music can also shift from mellow jazz to generic, louder party music later, so ask about the programme and seating if conversation matters. Book ahead for busy performance nights.
One reviewer saw guests turned away because the venue was full, while the team accommodated a solo visitor with a table near the stage.