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Music & Nightlife

Bars, pubs & clubs

Our pick of the city’s best

About these listings Beach Hotel, www.danathotels.com Cheers The place where everybody knows Hubbly Bubbly Dedicated shisha spot, which
Outlets are listed alphabetically by category. (02 508 0555). CITY CARD your name, bands play rock hits and American also serves up snacks and gourmet teas. A quiet
Timings and prices may change after we beverages are quaffed with gusto. ⓘ Open daily spot that is always frequented by regulars.
go to press, so we advise you to call and Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE Where Balearic 6pm-3am. Al Ain Palace Hotel, Al Markaziyah, ⓘ Open daily 5pm-1am. Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi,
book ahead. charm comes to life. Located on the beach of www.alainpalacehotel.com (02 599 6000). Al Reehan, www.holidayinn.com
How to get listed Ghantoot Al Jazira Island Hotel, Blue Marlin is (02 657 4888 ext 4874/57).
Listings must be sent at least two weeks in well-known for pumping music, Saturday beach Cho Gao Classy South-East Asian restaurant
advance. Include the name of the event, a brunch, sushi and tapas bars and a turnstile of with lounge/bar. Good for post-work beverages Imago Restaurant & Bar A social hub
short description, timings, location and taxi international DJ talent. ⓘ Open Fri-Sat 1pm- followed by tasty Peking duck. Great for those with a unique menu and great music. Offering
landmark, website and contact number. Listings 11pm. Ghantoot (056 113 3400).  looking to spend their evening downtown. an alternative night out for you and your friends,
are free, but space is limited so inclusion is not ⓘ Open Sat-Wed noon-1am; Thu-Fri noon-2am. this place gently simmers and is enjoyable.
guaranteed. Email information to Blu Sky Lounge & Grill A dedicated venue Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, www. ⓘ Open daily noon-2am. Le Royal Méridien Abu
chris.maxwell@itp.com. to all sports fans, as well as being the home for ichotelsgroup.com (02 616 6149).  Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 674 1094). 
Manchester City FC supporters. Food is always
 Live music CITY CARD  Happy hour worth trying here. Happy hour is daily from 3pm- Cinnabar Anintimate venue with an exclusive Impressions This plush rooftop lounge with
3am. ⓘ Open Sun-Thu 3pm-3am; Fri-Sat noon- vibe. It’s great for upbeat tunes laid on by the views over the mangroves is the perfect spot to
★★ 2017 Time Out Abu Dhabi Music & 3am. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya, www. house DJs. An alternative night out with friends head for a beverage after work or before or after
Nightlife Awards winner tsogosun.com (02 818 4888). ★★ Sports Bar with a varied audience. ⓘ Open Mon-Sat 10pm- dinner. The bar offers several different themed
★ 2017 highly commended venue 2.30am. Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, www. evenings throughout the week. ⓘ Open Sat-Wed
Brauhaus Popular pub with hops promos abudhabi.hilton.com (02 681 1900).  5pm-1am; Thu 5pm-2am; Fri 4pm-2am. Eastern
and, as the name suggests, plenty of German Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Eastern
3rd Avenue British-style venue which draws beverages. The outdoor area holds typical Cipriani The world famous upscale Italian Ring Road (02 656 1000).
a big crowd, particularly among the Khalidiya German picnic tables ready for gathering friends spot is where you can find Abu Dhabi’s classiest
residents. ⓘ Open daily noon-3am. Sheraton and families. ⓘ Open daily noon-1am. Beach residents. Come here for a fancy night or just Iris Enjoy chilled house music in a bubbly
Khalidiya Hotel Abu Dhabi, Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah, www.rotana.com stop for a beverage on your tour of the busy environment. The funky outdoor area is the
marina. Ideal for intimate meals with friends.
(02 697 9011).
highlight of this bar and restaurant, with a
www.starwoodhotels.com (02 666 6220).
Music & Nightlife for Chino-Latino cuisine and mixed beverages. style music, sunset views of the Corniche and Cooper's Brass-trimmed wooden panels Yas Marina, Yas Island (055 160 5636). 
ⓘ Open daily 6pm-midnight. Yas Marina, Yas
stunning view of the sunset over the beautiful,
Island (02 657 5400).
Bravo Spanish Restaurant Flamenco-
yacht-filled marina. ⓘ Open Mon-Sat 6pm-3am.
Asia de Cuba A bustling and colourful spot
One of the rare places in the city to do both very decent tapas offer a rare taste of Spain. Live
★ Bar
well. Be sure to get an after-work drink at the
and chequered floor tiles lend this traditional
music from Sunday to Friday. ⓘ Open daily
6.30pm-1am. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel &
Jazz Bar & Dining A band plays from a
outside bar. ⓘ Open daily noon-2am. Nation
watering hole a laid-back atmosphere. Perfect
raised stage to the bar’s audiences. The food is
for watching the big game while grabbing a bite
Riviera, St.Regis Hotel, Corniche Road,
Resort, Al Markaziyah, www.bravoabudhabi.com
www.asiadecuba.com (02 699 3333). 
(02 677 3333). CITY CARD 
certainly worth trying, especially the steaks.
to eat: be sure to try the lamb burger. ⓘ Open
★★ Bar of the Year, Outdoor Nightspot
Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, www.abudhabi.
Al Maqtaa (02 657 3333). ★ Pub
you delight in beverages and delicious snacks at
Azura What could be a more fitting end to
hilton.com (02 692 4247). 
a splendid day in Abu Dhabi than sitting on a Cabana 9 Feel the sunshine on your skin as daily noon-2.30am. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, ⓘ Open Sun-Wed 7pm-2am, Thu-Fri 7pm-3am.
COYA Contemporary Peruvian cuisine and
★ Live Music Venue
this indoor and terrace pool bar. Stylishly lazy by
panoramic terrace watching the sunset over the day, beautifully chic by night. ⓘ Open Sun-Wed uplifting Latin tunes, this is one of the coolest
Arabian Gulf? As contemporary nu and acid jazz 5pm-midnight; Thu 5pm-2am; Fri noon-2am; new spots in Abu Dhabi. With a colourful, Incan- Jazz’N Fizz This chic bar offers a good choice
adds to the lounge vibe, visitors are invited to Sat noon-midnight. Saadiyat Beach Club, inspired interior and terrace with views over the of grape, bubbly and mixed drinks. Its jazz band,
relax in the Arabian night and share a traditional www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae (02 656 3500).  city skyline, it’s a great spot for a Peruvian mixed Mulatta, play every night except Friday, while
shisha. ⓘ Open Sun-Thu 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat drink. ⓘ Open Sun, Mon, Wed, Sat 12.30pm- DJ Fadi entertains on Stiletto Ladies' Night on
11am-1am (food and bar); Sun-Thu 2pm- Captain's Arms A typical low-ceilinged 1am, Tue, Thu, Fri 12.30pm-2am. The Galleria Tuesdays. ⓘ Open daily 5pm-3am. Sofitel Abu
midnight; 2pm-1am (shisha). The St. Regis English pub. A favourite in Abu Dhabi, thanks to Mall, Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000). Dhabi Corniche, Corniche East, www.sofitel.com
Corniche, Al Khalidiyah, restaurants.abudhabi@ outdoor seating and happy hour promotions. (02 813 7777). CITY CARD 
stregis.com (02 694 4553). ⓘ Daily noon-12.30am. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Empire Rush has been transformed into
Al Zahiyah, www.starwoodhotels.com Empire, the only club in the world to run over an La Cava A mellow and relaxed grape cellar,
Barfly by Buddha-Bar From the creators (02 644 6666). F1 circuit. Monday is Slay Queen ladies’ night, offering an impressive selection in a classy
of Buddha Bar, this watering hole has a team of Tuesday Arabic night and Thursdays is Urban setting. Its cigar menu is extensive as well and
knowledgeable and well-experienced bar staff. Caramel Restaurant & Lounge Part Empire, with R&B and urban music. Fridays are the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
A fizzing atmosphere throughout and decent restaurant and part lounge, this classy nightlife #Fridays, whatever that means. ⓘ Open Mon, ⓘ Open Mon-Fri 5pm-1am. Rosewood Abu
music is always guaranteed. ⓘ Open Sun-Wed spot on Saadiyat Island is one of the more Tue & Thu 11pm-3.30am; Fri 10pm-3.30pm. Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
6pm-2am, Thu 6pm-3am, Fri 4pm-3am, Sat happening places on the island. It’s a more Yas Viceroy, Yas Island (050 501 5052).  ★★ Grape Bar
4pm-1am. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand upscale crowd and beverages are on the pricey
Canal. barfly.abudhabi@venetianvillage.ae side. The Friday evening brunch is a winner Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant La Pergola Bar Covered sports bar on the
(02 408 7201). ★ Bar though, so be sure to check that out. ⓘ Open A traditional Irish pub with a folk jam on a roof of a hotel, with a widescreen TV, darts and
Sat-Wed 6pm-2am, Thu-Fri 6pm-3am. The Tuesday and live music nights and weekend a jukebox. Needless to say, the dress code is
Bay View If it’s a superior snack you seek, Collection at The St Regis Saadiyat Island happy hours. The food is fresh pub grub and casual. ⓘ Open daily 8pm-2am. Mercure Centre
this poolside-dining venue is a good bet to Resort (02 678 3344). seasonal specials. ⓘ Open Sun-Thu noon-2am, Hotel, Al Markaziyah, www.mercure.com
unwind with your friends. ⓘ Open daily 9am- Fr-Sat noon-03am. Oryx Hotel, Al Khalidiyah (02 633 3555). CITY CARD
9pm. Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah, Catch Innovative seafood restaurant with a (02 692 2219).
www.rotana.com (02 697 9011). glorious upper terrace that overlooks the sea. Legends Visit this busy club at Sheraton
Plenty of weekly promotions for both food and Glo One of the more sophisticated lounges in Abu Dhabi for a night of great music. A mix of
Belgian Café A wide range of hops are drink, so be sure to check out the venue’s the city, Glo is often full but always comfortable. impressive resident DJs and themed nights
available at this popular expat haunt. There website. ⓘ Open Mon-Sun from noon- midnight; Promotions also feature throughout the week. make this a popular spot downtown. ⓘ Open
are also bowls of authentic Belgian frites and upper terrace from 6pm-3am. The St. Regis Abu ⓘ Open Sat-Wed noon-1am, Thu-Fri noon-2am. daily 9pm-3.30am. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel &
the outside area, which has been expanded, is Dhabi, Nation Towers (02 611 0909).  Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island Resort, Corniche East (050 720 4206). 
a great spot to kick back in. ⓘ Open Sun-Thu (02 813 5550).
4pm-1am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am. InterContinental Chamas Bar Sophisticated yet laid-back Lemon & Lime Visit this trendy bar at The
Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Bateen, www.ichotelsgroup. joint with a live Latin band. This is a low-lit, Hemingway's South-of-the-border style bar Westin for a chilled out drink or two. ⓘ Open
com (02 666 6888). cosy bar, with equally quiet visitors. A popular with a wide drinks selection and well-placed TVs daily 5pm-1am. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf
spot for those looking for a nice drink in a showing sports. There are regular quizzes and Resort & Spa, Khalifa City (02 616 9999).
Belgian Café A warm and welcoming nook mellow environment. It is also the perfect live music, too and decent pub grub to go along CITY CARD 
to have drinks. The comfy wooden interiors place to prepare an assault on the all-you- with it all. ⓘ Open daily 12pm-2am. Hilton Abu
are popular with expats. There are also some can-eat restaurant just below: prepare for Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, www.abudhabi.hilton.com Ling Ling Lounge A chic spot in a chic
screens for the sport that is often shown. meat sweats. ⓘ Open daily 6pm-1.30am. (02 692 4247).  restaurant, good for an evening with friends.
ⓘ Novotel Gate, Bain Al Jessrain, www. InterContinental Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Bateen, This lounge offers a super modern and elegant
belgianbeercafe.com (02 508 9999). www.intercontinental.com (02 666 6888).  Heroes An underground bar that’s popular vibe, serving beverages and Hakkasan bar bites.
with expats. Beverages options are vast and the ⓘ Open daily 6.30pm-midnight. Hakkasan,
Black Pearl This swish venue features an Chameleon Bar Stylish bar with mixed food hearty, while house band The International Emirates Palace, Ras Al Akhdar (02 690 9000).
under lit glass bar centre piece, perfect for pre- beverages and incredible bar snacks. A quiet Playboys regularly entertains. ⓘ Open daily
and post-dinner beverages. Daily performances venue that is ideal for couples and small groups noon-4am. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi. MAD The O1ne on Yas Island has been
from the house band and happy hour from of friends. ⓘ Open daily 6pm-1am. Fairmont Al Markaziyah, www.ichotelsgroup.com transformed into MAD – one of the city’s biggest
6pm-8pm. ⓘ Open daily noon-2am. Al Raha Bab Al Bahr, Bain Al Jessrain (02 654 3238). (02 616 6132).  and best night spots. Every week the club hosts
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