Live Shows
Belly dancers, live bands and singers are central to the evening, rather than background entertainment.
Xanadu Night Club
Bur Dubai
Xanadu Night Club is an Arabic-leaning lounge and nightclub in Bur Dubai, with DJs, live singers and stage shows. Reviews point to a lively night built around mixed Arabic and international music, belly-dance performances, cocktails and shisha.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
132 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Music Mix
The DJ programme can move between Arabic, English, European and Russian tracks.
Arabic Atmosphere
Several reviews describe a distinctly Arabic club atmosphere, including Arabic live music and performers.
Friendly Staff
Some visitors specifically found the staff friendly and the service welcoming.
Cocktails
Cocktails are mentioned positively alongside the music and show programme.
Free Parking
One review reports free parking, which may be useful if you are driving.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Charges. Before accepting drinks from new acquaintances, confirm who pays and check every item added to your tab.
Ask Prices. Ask for current drink and shisha prices before ordering; one review reported a bill of 3000 or 5000 dirhams.
Request Menu. Ask to see the drinks menu before ordering, since an older review said none was available.
Drive In. If you are driving, check for the reported free parking before arriving.
Expect Shows. Choose Xanadu for a performance-led night: reviews mention belly dancers, live bands, singers and DJs.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mina St
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Arabic singer
Reviews mention Arabic singers with voices that remain enjoyable even for guests who do not understand Arabic.
Shisha
Shisha is mentioned as something guests enjoyed during a night at the club.
Common Concerns
Bill Concerns
Two recent reviews allege that women lure guests into ordering drinks charged to their tabs, with bills reaching thousands of dirhams.
Limited Menu
A review found the food menu very small and said there was no drinks menu available.
Ordering Issues
One older review says waiters struggled to take orders and found the ordering experience unpleasant.
Bottle-Only Drinks
An older review reported that draught drinks were unavailable and only bottles were served.
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The Bottom Line
Xanadu Night Club is a performance-focused Arabic lounge and club in Bur Dubai. The draw is a lively evening of DJ sets, Arabic and international music, belly dancers, live bands and singers. A review describes the DJ moving between English and Arabic tracks, while another mentions Arabic, European and Russian songs, so the soundtrack is broader than a single genre.
Karaoke and recurring shows are also mentioned. The venue suits a group looking for dancing and stage entertainment rather than a quiet drink. Reviews mention cocktails, food, wine and shisha, with one visitor praising the fruit and cocktails and another calling the food delicious.
Free parking is reported, although that detail comes from a single review and is worth confirming before you go. There is an important billing caution. Two recent reviews allege a setup in which women approach guests, order drinks that are added to the guest’s tab, and leave them facing bills of 3000 or 5000 dirhams.
Those allegations are not consistent with the many positive reviews, but they are specific enough to take seriously: ask prices upfront, confirm who is paying for every order, and check the bill carefully. An older review also reports a tiny food menu, no drinks menu and bottle-only service.