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Best Bars in Dubai
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Live entertainmentMariachi, DJs, dancers and live performers can turn dinner into an interactive party, with guests sometimes invited onto the dance floor.
Palm viewsOutdoor tables can look towards the fountains, the sea and Atlantis, giving the restaurant a memorable Palm Jumeirah setting.
Meshico is a Mexican restaurant in Palm Jumeirah where you can order dishes such as guacamole, tacos and ceviche alongside seafood and steak. Reviews also highlight live mariachi, DJs and dancing, making dinner feel closer to a lively night out than a quiet meal.
View full business page →Tip: Choose outdoorsIf the weather is comfortable, request an outdoor table for the Palm, fountain and Atlantis views.
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Excellent paellaPaella is the clear standout, with reviewers praising its flavour, careful cooking and generous seafood portions.
Seafood favouriteThe seafood paella is repeatedly singled out, including one order described as generously loaded with seafood.
Salero - Tapas & Bodega is a Spanish restaurant in Al Barsha, centred on shareable tapas and paella. Reviews particularly point to the seafood paella, open-kitchen setting and live music or flamenco performances, making it suited to relaxed dinners and celebrations.
View full business page →Tip: Check show nightsFor flamenco, plan around Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, when a reviewer says the shows take place.
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Game varietyThe arcade has a broad mix of classic and newer games, giving groups plenty to try beyond bowling.
Friendly serviceGuests repeatedly describe the team as welcoming and attentive, including fast, polite service during a night out.
Triple 7 Lounge is a Business Bay lounge bar that combines dining with arcade entertainment and bowling. It suits groups looking for a lively evening where they can eat, play games, watch sport or move between bowling and the lounge atmosphere.
View full business page →Tip: Check machinesIf a particular arcade game matters to you, check its availability first; one visitor found their preferred games out of order.
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Late DJA DJ usually arrives after midnight, shifting the evening towards a club-style atmosphere.
ShishaReviewers consistently highlight the shisha, including a wide flavour range and attentive preparation.
Marbaiya Lounge Dubai is a Lounge & Bar in Habtoor City where you can settle in for shisha and food such as sushi, then stay late for DJ-led music and live entertainment. Reviews point to a modern, cosy-to-chic setting suited to evenings with friends and celebrations.
View full business page →Tip: Go LateCome after midnight if you want the DJ and club-style atmosphere; one review says the venue gets crowded then.
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Brunch ChoiceBrunch brings plentiful food and drinks, with reviewers noting new menu additions and an extra birthday dessert.
MocktailsThe non-alcoholic brunch package includes properly crafted mocktails that reviewers found refreshing rather than overly sweet.
BB Social Dining is a modern Eastern restaurant in DIFC spread across three distinctive floors. Reviews point to it for relaxed brunches, creative cocktails and shareable dishes such as bao and wagyu gyoza.
View full business page →Tip: Try TerraceChoose the terrace for a relaxed, unhurried brunch or catch-up; one Saturday group found it comfortable and not overcrowded.
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Pool settingThe clean pool and water views are a major draw, with a terrace overlooking the water.
Italian foodIsola is repeatedly praised for Italian cooking, including large portions and well-received signature dishes.
Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse is a Jumeirah leisure center built around a pool, lakeside views and relaxed family time. Reviews also point to Isola’s Italian food, making it possible to combine a pool day or quiet outing with a proper meal.
View full business page →Tip: Plan timingFor a pool day, check the closing time first: reviews say the pool shuts at 19:00, before the evening weather improves.
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Tiffin ValueAll-you-can-eat veg and non-veg tiffins included mutton, fish curry, vegetables, appetizers, dessert, water and sodas.
Biryani DealA Wednesday unlimited biryani offer featured chicken and vegetable biryani served in individual pots.
Claypot is an Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool, serving North Indian and Mughlai dishes in a lively hotel setting. Reviews point to its thali and buffet deals, plus evening live music for diners who enjoy a more animated meal.
View full business page →Tip: Ask SpiceTell the team your preferred spice level before ordering; reviews say dishes can be adjusted.
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Fresh SushiMultiple reviews single out the sushi for freshness, careful presentation and high-quality ingredients.
CelebrationsBirthday and anniversary visits can receive thoughtful touches, including surprise cakes and table-side attention.
Miss Tess is an Asian restaurant in Business Bay serving progressive Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes alongside cocktails and live entertainment. Reviews make it especially appealing for dinner-and-show evenings, with sushi, dim sum, birthday celebrations and Burj Khalifa views all receiving attention.
View full business page →Tip: Ask About SpiceIf you avoid spicy food, ask the team to guide you; one review found much of the à la carte menu spicy.
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Elegant interiorThe room combines warm lighting with old-school jazz-era glamour, vintage-inspired details and a polished but comfortable feel.
Karaoke loungeThe downstairs karaoke room gives the night a second act beyond dinner, with one review noting strong sound quality.
Adaline is an Italian supper-club in DIFC built around polished dining and live entertainment. Customers come for dishes such as burrata and pasta, then stay for live jazz, singers and the downstairs karaoke lounge.
View full business page →Tip: Choose timingFor a quieter start, book around 8 pm; one review says the music programme began at about 10 pm as the room filled.
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Delicate dim sumThe dim sum includes paper-thin wrappers and creative fillings, with the Supreme Dim Sum platter repeatedly singled out.
Signature dishesPeking duck, black cod and lobster noodles are among the most consistently praised main dishes.
Hakkasan Dubai is an ornate Cantonese restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, serving modern takes on Chinese dishes in a dark, lounge-like setting. Reviews point first-timers towards the dim sum and Peking duck, with cocktails and celebration-friendly service adding to the evening.
View full business page →Tip: Try lunchConsider the dim sum lunch if you want the Michelin-star experience at a lower reported cost than dinner.
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