Lively setting
The venue combines indoor and outdoor seating with dim lighting, large screens and music that can suit a relaxed evening or group gathering.
Noc Noc
Dubai Industrial City
Noc Noc is a cocktail bar in Dubai Industrial City with outdoor seating, shisha and a food menu that has included Mangalorean and Indian dishes. Indoors, it shifts toward a club-style setting on weekend nights, with DJs, screens and drinks such as the Virgin Mojito and Penicillin cocktail.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
600 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Seafood dishes
Reviews specifically praise the Prawn Ghee Roast with Neer Dosa, King Fish Masala Fry and Dynamite Prawns for flavour and generous portions.
Strong hospitality
Several visits describe attentive service, including staff managing a packed house and welcoming guests promptly despite busy periods.
Smooth shisha
Shisha is a recurring part of the experience, with one review describing it as smooth alongside the drinks and atmosphere.
Mocktails
The Virgin Mojito and Fruit Punch were singled out as the strongest items from one visit, while the Penicillin cocktail was described as well prepared.
Flair bartending
A bartender’s flair performance added energy and entertainment inside the bar, making the drinks service part of the evening.
Midweek deals
Customers have reported substantial midweek promotions, including 50% off bottled beer and food on a Wednesday.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check location. Verify the map pin before leaving; one visitor found the venue difficult to locate.
Confirm menu. Check the current menu directly before ordering, since a reviewer found the online and restaurant menus different.
Check bills. Compare the bill with the menu and confirm offer terms before paying, especially after recent management changes.
Avoid rush. If timing matters, consider a quieter visit rather than a busy period; one review says service can slow down when the venue is busy.
Choose seating. Ask for a seat away from the large screen if you want a calmer meal, as it can become distracting from some tables.
Ask policy. Check the outside-food policy before bringing a cake or other item; one group was turned away under a new management rule.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Recreation Club
Mena Jabal Ali, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Menu changes
Recent reviews describe a revamped, limited menu with very few vegetarian choices and almost nothing suitable for children.
Food inconsistency
Food quality varies by dish and visit: reviewers mention dry chicken wings, tasteless items and a chicken tikka that arrived raw inside.
Slow service
Service can lose pace when busy, and an earlier visit reported drinks taking more than half an hour to arrive.
Weekend music
Weekend atmosphere is not consistently club-like; one review found commercial songs and another felt the music was dated for younger guests.
Hard to find
The venue can be difficult to locate, and a reviewer specifically asked management to correct the Google location.
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The Bottom Line
Noc Noc is a cocktail bar in Dubai Industrial City that works best for drinks, shisha and a relaxed meal that can turn livelier indoors. Reviews mention both indoor and outdoor seating, DJs, large screens and weekend party-style energy, although the music and atmosphere are not consistent every night. Food has ranged across Indian, Mangalorean and international-style dishes.
The Prawn Ghee Roast with Neer Dosa, King Fish Masala Fry and Dynamite Prawns received particularly good feedback, while the Virgin Mojito and Fruit Punch were standout non-alcoholic choices. Portions were called generous on one Indian dinner, and some reviewers found prices reasonable or benefited from midweek offers. Service is often the strongest part of the visit, with several accounts of warm, attentive hospitality even when the venue was busy.
Still, the experience can be uneven. Recent reviews mention a limited and frequently changed menu, few vegetarian or child-friendly choices, slow service during busy periods and dishes ranging from excellent to dry or under-seasoned. Check the current menu and promotional terms before ordering, compare the bill carefully, and verify the map pin because the location can be awkward to find.
If you want a quieter evening, choose seating away from the huge screen and consider avoiding peak periods.