Live music
Live-band nights are a major draw, with one reviewer calling the musicians an exceptional experience.
High So Al Barsha
Al Barsha
High So Al Barsha is a lively night club in Al Barsha built around live music, DJs and themed evenings. You can come for cocktails and Asian-themed food, join a karaoke night, or use a private karaoke pod with friends; reviews especially point to its energetic, music-led atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,004 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Themed nights
Emo Night, Ladies' Night and other themed events give repeat visitors a changing reason to return.
Karaoke pods
Private karaoke pods are a useful choice for groups who want to sing together rather than stay on the main floor.
Food choice
Reviews mention tasty Asian-themed dishes, an exceptional burger, fried calamari and well-received desserts.
Group events
A 30-person party reported smooth service, good food and a DJ who kept the group dancing.
Atmosphere
The stylish, colourful interior and dim lighting create a lively but sometimes cosy setting for a night out.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check entry. Before paying, ask exactly what the entry voucher includes; one report says 100 Aed covered only one beer bottle.
Confirm schedule. Check the night's entertainment before going: reviews mention live bands, DJs and one visit with no band, only a DJ.
Arrive earlier. Service may slow around 10-ish, so arriving earlier could help if prompt ordering matters.
Check cocktails. If ordering a cocktail, check the balance before settling in; one Mojito was repeatedly returned because of excessive citric acid.
Try karaoke. For a group activity, ask about the private karaoke pods; reviewers specifically describe them as worth trying.
Plan the visit
Practical details
at The Mall - Ground Floor Citymax Hotel - behind Mall Of Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Entry value
One reviewer felt the 100 Aed entry was poor value because the voucher covered only one beer bottle.
Drink balance
A Mojito and a Mexican beer were reported as heavily over-acidic, even after the Mojito was sent back.
Staff manner
Some visitors reported rude interactions with security and with a bartender during a busy Emo Night.
Safety response
One reviewer said management did not properly address an intoxicated guest who repeatedly disturbed and touched their companion.
Food consistency
Food feedback is mixed: one reviewer found the fries extremely stale, while another found the soup insufficiently hot.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 Aed
Entry
“100 Aed For Entry and dead place”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
High So Al Barsha is a music-led night club in Al Barsha where the main draw is the changing entertainment: live bands, DJs, themed nights and karaoke. Reviews mention Emo Night, private karaoke pods and Ladies' Night, so the experience can shift from a singalong with friends to a busier dance-floor evening. The venue also serves cocktails and food, including Asian-themed options, burgers, fried calamari and desserts.
The atmosphere gets consistently strong feedback, with stylish, colourful decor, dim lighting and a crowd that several visitors found relaxed and welcoming. Group celebrations are a natural fit: one review described a 30-person party with smooth service and a DJ who kept everyone dancing. Friday and Tuesday band nights receive particularly enthusiastic comments, although another visitor found only a DJ on their visit, making the night's schedule worth checking first.
There are some practical cautions. A 100 Aed entry was described as poor value when the voucher provided only one beer bottle, and one review reported drinks overloaded with citric acid. Service has also been uneven, including rude interactions and a serious complaint about management's response to unwanted behaviour by an intoxicated guest.
Food feedback ranges from excellent pizza and desserts to very stale fries, so expectations and consistency may depend on the visit.
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