Music Mix
DJs have kept guests dancing with R&B, hip-hop and house sets, including classic throwbacks.
1OAK
Business Bay
1OAK is a nightclub in Business Bay, inside the JW Marriott Marquis, with a high-energy main room and a calmer terrace next door. Reviews point to hip-hop, R&B and house nights, plus sushi and shisha for guests who want to eat or linger between dances.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,731 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Terrace Escape
The terrace gives you a quieter alternative with outdoor seating, canal views and music soft enough for conversation.
Sushi
Sushi is a recurring strength, with reviews describing it as fresh, flavorful and attractively presented.
Quality Shisha
The terrace is regularly praised for smooth, flavorful shisha with a broad choice of flavors.
Allergy Care
One group said staff took a daughter’s nut allergy seriously and kept checking on their food and drinks.
Dressy Atmosphere
A summer visitor liked the required dress code for the glamorous feel and reported free entry for ladies that night.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Terrace. Choose the terrace for pre-drinks or conversation; one review says the music is quieter and the lighting is dimmer there.
Confirm Entry. Check the night’s guest-list and door requirements before going, as one properly dressed guest reported being refused without a clear reason.
Reserve Seating. A reservation group was seated immediately and successfully moved tables, so booking may help if table position matters to you.
Check Events. Ask about the DJ and drinks before buying tickets for hosted events; one event had slow service, steep drinks and dated throwbacks.
Dress Properly. Check the dress code before arriving; a visitor said it helped create the venue’s glamorous atmosphere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel
Business Bay, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Ube Tres Leche
A terrace guest singled out the Ube Tres Leche as a standout dessert and praised its presentation.
Soul Juice Brunch
The Soul Juice Brunch review described a generous food platter, constant drinks and clear last-orders guidance.
Guacamole
Guacamole was a particular favorite during one New Year’s Eve visit to the terrace.
Common Concerns
Door Policy
A guest-list visitor reported being denied entry despite dressing appropriately, with no clear explanation and a rude interaction.
Bar Delays
One event review reported a congested bar area where drinks took around 30 minutes to arrive.
High Prices
A hosted-event review called the drinks unusually expensive, especially after paying an entry ticket.
Event Music
One hosted event leaned heavily on Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears throwbacks, which disappointed a guest seeking stronger party music.
Shisha Service
A customer said a shisha arrived without tips and described the interaction with the shisha maker as rude.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 200
shisha
“Am sorry how do you sell a shisha for AED 200 with out tips to a table of 6???? And goes a head being rude about it!”Google review · September 2022
600dhs
4 double vodkas and sodas
“600dhs for 4 double vodkas and sodas that take you 30 minutes to get”Google review · September 2025
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
1OAK is a Business Bay nightclub at the JW Marriott Marquis, with a lively main club and 1OAK Terrace beside it. The main room suits dancing, especially when the DJs lean into the R&B, hip-hop and house mix mentioned by several guests. The terrace is a more relaxed choice for drinks, conversation and outdoor seating.
Food is part of the draw rather than an afterthought. Sushi is repeatedly described as fresh and well presented, while the terrace also gets strong mentions for shisha. One group particularly enjoyed the guacamole, and Ube Tres Leche was singled out as a memorable dessert.
The Soul Juice Brunch review also described generous sushi platters and genuinely unlimited drinks during that package. The setting varies considerably by area: the terrace brings canal and city views, while the club has a darker, jungle-inspired interior and a proper dance floor. A required dress code contributes to the polished feel, and one review mentions free entry for ladies on a particular summer visit.
There are important caveats. A hosted event drew complaints about congested service, 30-minute drink waits and very high prices; a separate guest-list review reported an unexplained refusal at the door. Confirm entry rules, event pricing and the night’s music before going.