Live Music
Live performances are a major draw, with jazz, retro sets and singers creating an energetic atmosphere on selected nights.
Blind Tiger
Umm Suqeim
Blind Tiger is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Umm Suqeim, built around intimate interiors, live music and creatively presented drinks. It is a strong choice for an evening of cocktails, bar bites and jazz or retro performances rather than a full restaurant meal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
263 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Creative Cocktails
The drinks include distinctive creations such as The Contorsionist, The Tightrope Walker and Trapeze Artist.
Bar Bites
The food works well alongside drinks, with tuna tacos, truffle fries, calamari, sliders and lobster rolls mentioned by customers.
Intimate Setting
The décor and compact lounge create a cozy, polished setting for dates, conversation and drinks with friends.
Mocktails
Non-alcoholic drinks receive specific praise, including the Amondo mocktail.
Outdoor Seating
Indoor and outdoor seating gives guests an alternative setting, including for those who prefer to smoke a cigar outside.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve at least a day ahead for weekends, when tables can be difficult to secure.
Check Music. Confirm the entertainment schedule before going; one review says live music is offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Find Entrance. If entering through the hotel is confusing, try the outdoor route, which one visitor found easier.
Validate Parking. Get the parking card validated inside; otherwise the review warns of an AED 150 charge.
Choose Outside. Choose outdoor seating if indoor smoke is a concern, since smoking is reported to be allowed inside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Al Naseem
Madinat Jumeirah - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Hard To Find
The entrance can be difficult to locate, especially from inside the hotel, with one visitor searching for 20 minutes.
Smoking Indoors
Smoking is allowed inside, which may be uncomfortable for guests who prefer a smoke-free bar.
Inconsistent Drinks
Some customers found the cocktails average or overly sweet, while another reported a basic wine being served under a Saint-Émilion charge.
Limited Menu
One review found the food and drink menus limited, and another described some drinks as premixed.
Service Lapses
Service is often praised, but one visit included a delayed welcome and a drink being removed before the guest had finished.
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The Bottom Line
Blind Tiger is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Umm Suqeim where the main event is an evening of inventive drinks, live music and a cozy, polished setting. Customers mention signature cocktails such as The Contorsionist for mezcal drinkers, The Tightrope Walker for gin lovers and Trapeze Artist, while mocktail drinkers have praised the Amondo. Live music can turn the room from relaxed to lively, with jazz, retro sets and singers regularly highlighted.
Food is available as bar bites rather than a full restaurant menu. Tuna tacos, truffle fries, calamari, shrimp summer rolls, Wagyu sliders and lobster rolls all receive positive mentions, though another review found the menu limited. The atmosphere is a clear strength, but drink quality is not entirely consistent: some guests describe beautifully made cocktails, while others found premixed or overly sweet drinks disappointing.
One review also raised a serious concern about a basic wine being served under a Saint-Émilion charge. Plan ahead for weekends and check the music schedule before visiting. The entrance can be hard to spot from inside the hotel, so the outdoor route may be easier.
Smoking is allowed indoors, and valet parking requires validation to avoid an AED 150 charge.