Panoramic Views
The 32nd-floor terrace and open balcony give the venue views across Dubai Canal and the city.
BOA Dubai
Business Bay
BOA Dubai is a 32nd-floor lounge and nightclub in Business Bay, known for skyline and Dubai Canal views, DJ-led nights, shisha and international lounge food. It suits visitors after a dressed-up, high-energy evening, though entry policies and late-night crowding can affect the experience.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
679 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Music
Several reviews praise the music, with themed nights and live performances adding variety.
Shisha
Shisha is a clear part of the lounge experience and is paired with views and food.
Food
Reviews mention tasty lounge food, including decent sushi and a well-liked bacon Benedict.
Entertainment
Dancers, saxophone performances and effects such as smoke and confetti have stood out on some nights.
Ladies Nights
Ladies-night promotions, including unlimited free drinks in some reviews, are a recurring draw.
Venue Design
Visitors have highlighted the creative layout, plush seating and large glass elevator with skyline views.
Tips for a Better Visit
Dress Smart. Follow the dress code carefully: one reviewer was stopped for wearing slippers, while another says the venue takes dress code seriously.
Reserve Ahead. Make a reservation before going, especially on busy nights; several guests without one reported hesitation or refusal at entry.
Arrive Early. For ladies night without a reservation, one review says arriving around 9pm helped with entry before the dance floor opened at midnight.
Expect Crowds. If you want easier access to the bar and seating, avoid the late rush; a review says the ladies-night bar filled past 11pm.
Choose Your Night. Music and atmosphere vary: one Friday review found the venue quiet and left after an hour, while themed nights received stronger praise.
Plan the visit
Practical details
V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton - Al Habtoor City - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Business Bay, Dubai
Common Concerns
Door Policy
Multiple reviews describe rude or inconsistent entrance treatment, including reservation and cover-charge disputes.
Discrimination Claims
Some customers allege that security treated Asian, Filipino or Black guests differently at the door.
High Prices
Drinks, cover charges and shisha are repeatedly described as expensive; one review called the shisha barely average.
Crowding
The venue can become packed late, with limited seating and little room to dance during busy ladies nights.
Sound Balance
One review found the music too loud for conversation while the lack of a defined dance floor limited dancing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150Aed
entrance
“So, if you don't have a reservation they won't let you in or a guy without a babe you pay 150Aed at the entrance”Google review · August 2019
600 AED
entrance
“I was mistreated and humiliated just because I didn't want to pay 600 AED at the entrance”Google review · July 2019
500Dhs
food and drink bill
“In the end I had to go back upstairs, settle the food and drink bill for 500Dhs (which we never ate) and we left in disgust”Google review · December 2018
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The Bottom Line
BOA Dubai is a 32nd-floor lounge and nightclub in Business Bay, with a terrace overlooking Dubai Canal and the city. You can come for DJ-led nightlife, order shisha or lounge food, and catch dancers or other live entertainment on selected nights. The setting and views are the strongest reasons to consider it, especially if you want a dressed-up evening rather than a casual bar.
Reviews mention tasty sushi, a well-liked bacon Benedict, and an especially good ladies-night promotion. Some ladies nights have included unlimited free drinks, but the details appear to vary, so confirm the offer before travelling. The music is often praised, although one Friday visit was quiet and another reviewer found it too loud for conversation.
Budget carefully. Drinks, cover charges and shisha are repeatedly described as expensive, and one customer called the shisha barely average. Entry is the biggest practical risk: reviewers report reservation requirements, changing cover charges and rude or inconsistent security interactions, including serious allegations of discriminatory treatment.
Dress smartly, reserve ahead and check the current door policy and minimum spend. Late nights can become crowded, with limited seating around the bar and less room to dance.