Stage Shows
Dancers and artists are a major draw, with several reviews praising the quality of the stage performances.
Muscovites Night Club & Lounge | Russian Night Club Dubai
Al Raffa
Muscovites is a Russian-themed nightclub and lounge in Al Raffa, centred on DJ-led nights and stage entertainment. Reviews mention Russian dancers, belly dancing, gogo performances, shisha and food, making it a nightlife option for groups seeking a show as well as music.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
399 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Music Mix
The DJ has been praised for moving between English, Arabic, Bollywood, pop and Russian music.
Visual Setup
One review specifically liked the LEDs and screens covering the venue after its renovation.
Food Choice
Customers mention tasty food, including a Caesar salad with kurisha and rolls.
Shisha
Hookah is specifically praised in one review, while another says table bookings previously included shisha for girls.
Attentive Staff
Several customers describe the waiters and wider team as friendly, attentive and quick during their visits.
Late Hours
A review notes that the venue operates until 4am, useful for people planning a late night.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Fees. Before going, confirm entrance fees and minimum spend in writing; one reservation reportedly changed to a 1000 AED minimum on arrival.
Check Prices. Ask to see the menu and confirm every charge before ordering, especially drinks, shisha and platters.
Choose Timing. For a livelier room, consider Thursday through Sunday; one reviewer identified those nights as having the best crowd.
Expect Mixed Music. If Russian music is your priority, ask about the night’s playlist: one visitor wanted more Russian tracks despite enjoying the music overall.
Know The Setting. This is an adult nightlife venue rather than a family outing; a review explicitly says it is not family-oriented.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Canvas Hotel Dubai - Street # 23 Kuwait St
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Russian dancers
Russian dancers are highlighted as one of the venue’s signature entertainment features.
belly dancing
A Sunday-night review describes the entertainment moving from Russian songs and dancers to belly dancing and pop music.
gogo dancer
One customer specifically praises the gogo dancer performances as professional.
fruit platter
A fruit platter is mentioned positively by one customer, though another review reports a high charge for it.
Common Concerns
High Charges
Reported examples include 350 AED for a nargila and 50 AED for a small local water.
Uneven Service
Some customers describe rude staff, an alleged overcharge and a complaint about being physically manhandled by a bouncer.
Quiet Nights
The atmosphere can be subdued: one visitor found the club nearly empty and lacking energy.
Small Venue
A review describes a roughly 100-square-metre ground-floor room in a tired hotel, rather than a large glamorous club.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
350 aed
nargila
“350 aed (100 USD) for a nargila, 250 aed for a fruit platter, whiskey Dewars 21 single shot for 240 aed, small plastic local water 50aed, Red Bull 50 aed”Google review · July 2024
250 aed
fruit platter
“350 aed (100 USD) for a nargila, 250 aed for a fruit platter, whiskey Dewars 21 single shot for 240 aed, small plastic local water 50aed, Red Bull 50 aed”Google review · July 2024
240 aed
Dewars 21 single shot
“350 aed (100 USD) for a nargila, 250 aed for a fruit platter, whiskey Dewars 21 single shot for 240 aed, small plastic local water 50aed, Red Bull 50 aed”Google review · July 2024
50aed
small plastic local water
“350 aed (100 USD) for a nargila, 250 aed for a fruit platter, whiskey Dewars 21 single shot for 240 aed, small plastic local water 50aed, Red Bull 50 aed”Google review · July 2024
AED150
entrance fee
“On the call it was confirmed no entrance fee for the bar but when i went there was an entrance fee of AED150”Google review · September 2023
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The Bottom Line
Muscovites is a Russian-themed nightclub and lounge in Al Raffa, with the main appeal being live stage entertainment alongside DJ-led dancing. Reviews mention Russian dancers, belly dancing and gogo performances, while the music can range from Russian and English tracks to Arabic, Bollywood and pop. Shisha, drinks and food are also part of the night; named food mentions include a Caesar salad with kurisha and rolls.
The atmosphere is not entirely consistent. Some visitors describe a lively crowd, strong lighting and screens, attentive service and a venue that stays open until 4am. Others arrived to find the club almost empty, with little energy or a small dance floor.
One review characterises it as a roughly 100-square-metre ground-floor room in a tired hotel, so expectations should be set accordingly rather than based on glossy-club imagery. Pricing deserves the most caution. Customers report entrance fees and minimum spends changing between the phone call and arrival, plus examples such as 350 AED for a nargila, 250 AED for a fruit platter and 50 AED for local water.
Confirm the entrance charge, minimum spend and menu prices before ordering. It is an adult nightlife setting, not a family venue, and busier nights may provide a better experience.