Sunday BBQ
Sunday BBQ includes live stations, with fresh guacamole, burgers, lamb, salads and grilled meats prepared across the buffet.
Club Iris Dubai
Nad Al Sheba
Club Iris Dubai is an open-air lounge and night club in Nad Al Sheba, pairing skyline views with DJs, live entertainment, cocktails and fusion-style dining. Reviews make it especially appealing for a Sunday BBQ, or for dinner that gradually turns into a lively night out.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
5,564 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Skyline Views
The open-air terrace has unobstructed skyline views, with reviewers noting the quieter surroundings and relaxed outdoor setting.
Fresh Sushi
Sushi is repeatedly highlighted as fresh and well prepared, alongside grilled dishes and other international food.
Entertainment
Music-led entertainment includes DJs, dancers, live music and, on one visit, a violinist performing alongside the DJ.
Flexible Spaces
The spacious venue has multiple rooms and comfortable seating zones, allowing guests to move between different atmospheres.
Dietary Choice
One reviewer specifically found a strong selection for gluten-free diners and people with food allergies.
Attentive Service
Reviews consistently describe the team as friendly, professional and attentive without being intrusive.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Sunday BBQ. Consider the Sunday BBQ if you want live cooking stations and a broad spread including guacamole, burgers and lamb.
Order Guacamole. Add the guacamole to the table, especially when sharing; several reviews call it out as a standout order.
Use Terrace. Choose the outdoor terrace for skyline views and a more comfortable evening atmosphere, especially when the breeze is cooler.
Stay Late. If you want both dinner and nightlife, plan to stay as the atmosphere builds into a livelier party later in the evening.
Check Events. Check the scheduled entertainment before visiting: reviews mention Afro house Thursdays and themed Wednesday parties.
Consider Package. For a celebration, check whether the ladies’ night package suits your plans; one reviewer found it worthwhile.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Meydan Grandstand - adjacent to the Ticket Sales Office
Nadd Al Shiba First, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Sunday Smoke and Pour
Sunday Smoke and Pour is described as an outdoor brunch package with live BBQ, a salad bar, appetisers, prawns, fruit and parfait.
Ladies’ night package
The ladies’ night package is mentioned as a worthwhile option for birthday and group celebrations.
Common Concerns
Out Of Way
One reviewer found the venue a little far from Dubai’s city centre, so the journey may take extra planning.
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The Bottom Line
Club Iris Dubai is an open-air lounge and night club in Nad Al Sheba where dinner, drinks and music share the same setting. You can come for sushi and guacamole, settle into cocktails on the terrace, or book around the Sunday BBQ and its live cooking stations. The skyline view and outdoor layout give the venue a distinctly evening-focused feel.
Food reviews are strongest around the sushi, grilled dishes and Sunday BBQ spread. The latter has included salads, burgers, lamb, sliders, king prawns, fruit and desserts, while fresh guacamole made at a live station has been a memorable detail. One reviewer also noted a good selection for gluten-free diners and people with food allergies.
The atmosphere can be as relaxed or energetic as the night requires. Multiple rooms create different moods, while DJs, dancers, live music and occasional violin performances keep the entertainment moving. Several guests describe dinner gradually becoming a party, so it is worth staying later if that is what you want.
The main caution is location: one reviewer found it a little out of the way from the city centre. For a celebration, check the current themed-night and ladies’ night offerings before going.