6 cool Dubai nightlife spots to share with your friends

Steeped in history and rich in culture, Dubai is a tourist destination renowned for its seamless blend of ancient sites and modern marvels, with luxurious shopping centers and year-round sunshine only adding to the appeal. But when the sun sets and the shoppers head home, there’s a transformation. The Dubai nightlife is second to none, with a fun, vibrant atmosphere guaranteed to get you in the partying mood. Make the most of the world-famous Dubai nightlife with our round-up of some of the best clubs in Dubai to dance or Instagram the night away.

Start your night with a celebration of all things fabulous at the Cavalli Club. Drawing Inspiration from and launched in collaboration with the legendary designer Roberto Cavalli, this spot has earned a reputation as one of the most elegant and sophisticated nightclubs in Dubai, and is one to check off your list of must-dos in the city. Enjoy spellbindingly delicious cocktails in an ambience of suspended crystal chandeliers and waterfalls, not to mention the refined musical selection ensured by some of the best DJ’s in the business.

Less than a five-minute Uber ride away is the popular 40 Kong. It’s the perfect place to late-night hangout, with a beautiful rooftop setting that boasts unique landscaping, low lounge areas and high-bar seating, while all the time providing stunning panoramic views over the bright lights of the city.

Make your way safely across the city with Uber and check out Billionaire Mansion & Sumosan. Opening in 2016 in the Taj Hotel on Burj Khalifa Boulevard, with a nightclub and private karaoke rooms as well as a restaurant, lounge and shisha terrace, it is known for its opulent interiors and its VIP room, and hosts a popular Ladies’ Night every Friday, which includes complimentary finger food and drinks.

The award-winning WHITE Dubai outdoor nightclub has become synonymous with electronic and house music in the city. It’s been hailed by Time Out as a ‘superclub’ thanks to its impressive light shows and breathtaking views of the city, as well as its regular line-up of some of the world’s top musical performers.

A little bit of London in the heart of Dubai, Soho Garden brings the lively energy of Soho to the City of Gold. It’s a complex in downtown Dubai that features four unique bars as well as the famous Soho Beach. Lounge by the pool and enjoy the spectacular views of the Dubai skyline as you sip your way through the cocktail menu. Don’t worry–one of Uber’s partner-drivers can be your designated driver.

Pier 7 is in the famous Dubai Marina, and is celebrated for its diverse fine dining as well as its commitment to creating a fantastic nightlife. 7 venues in one, each occupying a different floor of a 7-story building, it’s approximately 30-minutes from Soho Garden, and if you’re travelling from downtown you can use the fare estimator to check the cost of your journey ahead of time. There is something for everyone, with most major global cuisines and crazes covered, while the ladies night concept is in full swing here, there being not one, not two but five different ladies nights across the venue every Tuesday evening.

With all this fine food, music and dancing, we can’t wait for the sun to go down.