Live jazz
Live jazz can create an intimate, relaxed mood, with reviewers praising the dim lighting, cozy seating and expressive bands.
Blue Bar
Trade Centre
Blue Bar is a Novotel bar in Trade Centre built around drinks, bar bites and live music. Reviews make it especially appealing for relaxed jazz or blues evenings, with named cocktails, a Blue Bar Sampler and a notably popular burger also mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
316 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Music variety
The programme has included jazz, blues, rock and Lebanese music, giving repeat visitors different kinds of live nights to try.
Crafted drinks
One evening review praised a mix of classic and signature cocktails alongside fresh, well-portioned bar bites.
Popular burger
The burger is described as a generously sized option that pairs naturally with a casual drinks-and-music visit.
Friendly service
Several reviews describe the service as attentive and welcoming, including one weekday visit where the server struck the right relaxed tone.
Beer choice
A review specifically noted a strong beer selection, alongside the bar's broader drinks offering.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check schedule. Confirm the night's act and start time before booking: one promised 21:30 music slot began at 22:20 with violin karaoke instead.
Try Friday. Friday has been singled out for a strong live-band atmosphere, so it is worth checking the Friday programme first.
Use valet. Valet parking is available, which may help when arriving for an evening at the Novotel.
Prioritise drinks. If food is not your main reason for visiting, reviews suggest focusing on the music, drinks and atmosphere instead.
Ask about smoke. If you are sensitive to smoke, ask about the conditions before settling in; a review found the smell particularly unpleasant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Novotel World Trade Centre، Happiness Street
Trade Center Second, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Chady and the band
This act is repeatedly associated with Blue Bar's rock and live-music appeal, including instrumental solos and strong vocals.
Blue Bar Burger
The burger was described as tasty, with a decently sized portion for a casual meal alongside drinks.
Thrill is Gone
A bourbon-based signature cocktail made with ginger and cinnamon.
Hello Dolly
A vodka-based cocktail with sour mix and pineapple; one reviewer found it sweet but enjoyable.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
A rich, moist dessert with a strong chocolate flavour, mentioned as a satisfying finish.
Common Concerns
Smoking
Smoke can be a serious issue for non-smokers; one visit reported a strong smell throughout the evening.
Music inconsistency
The atmosphere is not guaranteed every night: one Saturday review found no music at all after the renovation.
Food quality
Food reviews are mixed, with complaints about bland nachos, a watery cauliflower gratin and cold onion rings.
Drink value
Some customers felt the drinks were disappointing or expensive for what was served.
Event delays
A birthday celebration was disrupted when two pre-ordered cakes arrived after the band had already packed up.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 96
4 drinks
“I paid just AED 96 for 4 drinks”Google review · April 2018
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The Bottom Line
Blue Bar is a Novotel bar in Trade Centre where the main draw is the combination of drinks, live music and a relaxed evening setting. Reviews describe jazz, blues and rock bands, with some sets creating an intimate mood through dim lighting and cozy seating. It can work for a quiet after-work drink or a livelier night with friends, depending on the programme.
There is enough food for casual bar dining, though the strongest specific mentions are the Blue Bar Sampler, the burger and cocktails such as Thrill is Gone and Hello Dolly. The sampler is designed for sharing, with calamari, cheesy balls, popcorn shrimp and spring rolls. Food quality is less consistent than the music: one review praised the steak, while another found the nachos bland and the onion rings cold.
Check the schedule before going rather than assuming every night has a full band. Reviews mention regular Saturday music and a particularly good Friday, but another Saturday visit found no music, while a promised 21:30 performance started at 22:20 as violin karaoke. Drinks have also been called overpriced by some guests.
Smoking is the clearest practical caution, especially for non-smokers. Valet parking is available.