Cool and glitzy nightclubs guaranteed to be the icing of your trip to Dubai!
Boudoir
Dubai Marine and Beach Resort
+971 4 345 5995
Open:9pm-3amdaily
An old favourite but still has the xfactor. The interior is sheer opulence and baroque style with rich velvet drapes and sofas. The crowd is mixed and certainly not pretentious so this is the place to come for a great night out. Saying that, people do dress up here but the dress code always appears semi/casual and no trainers. Music is normally commercial house, rnb and a healthy dose of Arabic due to the fun Lebanese crowd. It’s a cool holiday experience, but beware of the bouts of smokiness which can get heavy on weekends. As with most clubs, if you want a table, there will be a min spend levied usually starting from 2500 dhs.
Entry: No entrance fee for ladies all week, however guys will be charged 100 dhs on a Thursday. Arrive as a couple and the earlier the better as Boudoir does not operate a guestlist.
400 Club
TheFairmontDubai
Tel: +971 4 332 4900
Open:10pm-3am, Tues, Thurs and Fri
Before the People club, 400 used to be the hot favourite and thankfully for them, it still sees huge faithful crowds which is why it can be a squeeze on the weekends. Try going on a Tuesday when the vibe is relaxed and music is a mix of Arabic, RnB and House. Interior is a mix of baroque and gothic design with funky lighting and its definitely a people watching venue so appearance is of essence. It’s all about the money here and guests are presented with a huge camaraderie when ordering expensive bottles of champagne. Bit too pretentious for us…
Entry: Best to go as a couple or a mixed group and if possible get on the guestlist. For more info http://www.the400nightclub.com/
Cavalli
The Fairmont Dubai
Tel: +971 (0)55 856 6044/ +971 4 332 9260
Open:8pm – 3am daily
For upbeat glamour, opulent surroundings and beautiful people, head toDubai’s first ever designer club located at the swanky Fairmont Dubai. Come for dinner or just drinks but prepare to be dazzled by the array of swarovski crystals hanging from the ceiling and chandeliers. The interior is bold with shiny quartz floors finished in crystal dusting and the animal print upholstery actually works really well. If you love hanging out with beautiful, perfect looking people – you will love Cavalli. If you’re a jeans and flat sandal type of gal, you may want to find the exit quick time. It’s an experience and definitely only to embark upon for a really special occasion. If you love it here, move onto The 400 Club for afters.
Entry: Strictly through guestlist or prior table reservation. Go to www.cavalliclubdubai.com or call numbers above.
People by Crystal
Raffles Hotel
+971 (0)55 297 2097/ +971 (0)55 856 6557
Open:10pm-3am, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Brace yourself for a night to remember at the Raffles. People club is rated as the new hot club of Dubai pulling in a huge VIP crowd every weekend. It is the biggest club inDubaiand replaces the previous famous bars China Moon and New Asia on the 18th and 19th Floor. Walking up a lush staircase leads to probably one of the biggest purpose built club venues you’ve ever seen located in a swanky glass pyramid giving nothing but stunning views of the city. Unlike in other clubs, you won’t feel claustrophobic here and seating is ample. The only downer is that after midnight it starts getting really busy and crowded, but if you don’t mind lots of beautiful people with stashes of cash – then you’ll love it.
Entry: Strictly by guestlist. Table reservations are also advised if needed. Go to http://www.peopleofdubai.com/ or call the numbers above.
Armani/ Privé
Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa
Tel: +971 4 888 3308
Open:10pm – 3am. Closed Sunday.
For ultimate exclusivity, a venue cannot get any more chic then at Armani/ Privé. This is where the loaded go for a regular night out and get treated with the utmost respect. Regular punters are not denied a sneak peak and surprisingly enough, guestlist is not required. Just ensure you are smartly dressed and by this they mean it, else you will be denied entry. For ladies that means full on glam but not in an overly tarty way and for men a collared shirt is a must. The décor is stunning and has the region’s largest LED screen incase you get bored of VIP watching. Walk in on the weekdays and enjoy a drink at the bar or to get a table, you need to order drinks by the bottle. On the weekend a min spend is required between 2500 – 4000 dhs for either a regular table or VIP booth. Atmosphere is super cool and chic and certainly a must do for the trendy holidaymakers – if you have cash to flash!
Entry: Arrive early to avoid the queues but seriously dress to impress. Arrive as a couple or mixed group. For table bookings call number above or see http://dubai.armanihotels.com/dine/dine_armani_prive_en.html