City views
The windows deliver striking views across Dubai, with several guests calling the skyline the lounge’s standout feature.
Bar - Smoke and Mirrors Dubai
Business Bay
Smoke and Mirrors is a cigar lounge and bar in Business Bay, tucked inside SLS Dubai with a speakeasy-style entrance and sweeping city views. Come for cigars, whisky or cocktails, then settle in for live music and Spanish-inspired snacks in a stylish, intimate setting.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
147 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Speakeasy entrance
The hidden lounge is reached through a bathroom mirror; one guest received a clue vial before discovering the concealed hallway.
Cigar experience
Reviews praise the humidor and cigar quality, making the lounge a natural choice for a relaxed smoke with drinks.
Live music
Latin live music adds atmosphere, and one review specifically noted that the singer stayed at a volume where conversation remained possible.
Cocktails
The drinks receive strong praise, including a specifically recommended Negroni and well-regarded cocktails from the bar.
Spanish snacks
Guests have enjoyed the Spanish-inspired modern snacks, with one review rating both the food and mocktails highly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check minimum. Confirm the 250 AED per-person minimum before you go; one group said it was not disclosed by phone or on arrival.
Bring cigars. If you are particular about cigars, consider bringing your own: one reviewer found the on-site selection below expectations.
Check music. Ask about the live-music schedule and volume, since the room can get louder later and some guests preferred jazz.
Dress smart. Dress smart rather than casually; a cigar-lounge review specifically advises against shorts or joggers.
Allow time. Build in extra time for ordering, as one visit involved a 25-minute wait before staff noticed the table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marasi Dr
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service can be very slow: one guest waited 25 minutes before being noticed, while another described the team as understaffed.
Minimum spend
Several reviews mention a 250 AED minimum per person, including complaints that it was not clearly communicated before ordering.
Loud music
Music becomes louder later and some guests found it too noisy for a cigar lounge or difficult for conversation.
Cigar pricing
Some cigar enthusiasts found the available selection limited and the prices unusually high compared with other venues.
Late opening
The lounge opens after 5pm, which did not suit one visitor looking for an earlier drink.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
250 AED
minimum spend per person
“250 AED minimum per person”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Smoke and Mirrors is a stylish cigar lounge and bar in Business Bay, inside SLS Dubai. The main draw is the combination of high-rise city views, cigars, cocktails and a speakeasy-style entrance hidden behind a bathroom mirror. It is an atmospheric choice for an evening drink and smoke rather than a quick, low-cost stop.
There is plenty to order beyond cigars: reviews mention whisky paired with cigars, a well-liked Negroni, Spanish-inspired modern snacks and mocktails. Live Latin music contributes to the mood, although the room can become loud later. One guest found the singer’s volume comfortable for conversation, while others wanted quieter music or jazz.
The biggest practical issue is cost. Multiple visitors report a 250 AED minimum spend per person, and one group said this was not explained before the bill arrived. Cigar selection also divides opinion: some praise the humidor, while others describe the range as limited and overpriced.
If you are selective, bringing your own cigars may be sensible. Service has been excellent for some guests but notably slow for others, including a reported 25-minute wait before being noticed. Check the minimum spend, opening time and music schedule before visiting, and dress smartly rather than wearing shorts or joggers.