3 Best Nightlife in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

It might be called a bistro, but this eclectic space is also great for a quick beverage. Despite the coffee connotations in the name, most come for the cocktails, which hover less than 45 dirhams, even after happy hour. The interiors are decked in Indonesian teak, green tiles, and the odd plant-covered-wall. Outside there's a terrace where you can enjoy shisha. There's a full menu (including a very decent breakfast), but they shine with their small plates, perfect for nibbles with drinks.

Come early and tuck into some of the best vindaloo in the city, and watch the crowds fill in as it gets later in the evening. This place draws all types: expect couples and families, young and old, and for music, Bollywood tunes or '80s anthems. The venue has a ramshackle feel, but the food is decent, the drinks well-priced, and it has a singular atmosphere.

A vibrant yet relaxed venue, this cozy spot is part lounge, part club (most nights feature live music), and part restaurant. Drinks are pricey, but you're paying for the ambience. The lively Retro Friday is their most popular night.