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MAD Thursdays, Friday Urban Night, and Sunday
Single’s Traffic Jam. This place is also known for Empire
attracting celebrity guest performers, so be sure
to book a table. ⓘ Open Tue, Thu and Fri 11pm-
3.30am. Yas Island (055 834 6262). 9
★★ Club, ★ Bar, Urban Night
Manhattan Lounge This very grown-up bar
is the perfect place to wind down after work,
indulge in a beverage before dinner or to end
your night. You won’t be disappointed with the
service or the view. ⓘ Open daily 7pm-midnight.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
(02 498 8888).
Mardi Gras Plenty of comfy chairs in which
to lounge around and sip the evening away in,
but the service isn’t to be desired. ⓘ Open daily
noon-3am. Al Diar Capital Hotel, Al Markaziyah,
www.aldiarhotels.com (02 672 4999).
Maï Café Lounge around this 5th floor terrace
and enjoy a leisurely time with friends. ⓘ Open
daily 11am-11pm. Aloft Abu Dhabi, Al Safraat,
www.aloftabudhabi.com (02 654 5138).
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McGettigan's This bustling Irish pub draws
crowds by the droves. The atmosphere is fun
and casual, as are the clientele at this cleverly
decorated nightspot. The resident band always
gets people on their feet. ⓘ Open Sun-Wed
3pm-3am, Thu-Sat noon-3am. Al Raha Beach
Hotel, Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road (02 652 4333).
9 ★★ Pub of the Year, ★ Live Music Venue,
Sports Bar
Mood Indigo Bar A smoky bar with a
pianist. ⓘ Open daily noon-2am. Mercure
Centre Hotel, Al Markaziyah, www.accorhotels. Music & Nightlife
com (02 633 3555). CITY CARD
Noche An expansive and colourful rooftop
bar that is vying with Aloft for control of the
capital’s most fashionable pool parties. It does – the steak is particularly impressive if you’re The Beachcomber Shisha is offered, Views Lobby Lounge Lobby lounge with
have busy moments, but you’ll always be able hungry. ⓘ Open daily noon-3.30am. Al Diar beverages and a few light snacks. Then watch excellent panoramic views of the golf course.
to get in. ⓘ Open daily 7pm-2am. Hilton Capital Capital Hotel, Al Markaziyah, www.aldiarhotels. the sun go down in style. ⓘ Open daily 4pm- Perfectly good place to sample a mixed
Grand Abu Dhabi, Al Madina Al Riyadiya com (02 678 7700). 1am. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Al beverage before moving on to one of the hotel’s
(02 617 0000). 9 Markaziyah (02 677 3333). CITY CARD other venues. Or you could just chill here.
Sho Cho A Japanese sushi bar at heart, live ⓘ 24 Hours. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas
NRG Sports Café A chrome-covered sports DJs are brought in at night to jazz things up. The Club The oldest expat club in the city. Island (02 656 3053).
bar with large screens blasting out live matches. ⓘ Open Fri-Sat noon-midnight; Sun-Thu noon- It’s for members only, but non-members are
A great spot to watch any major sporting 3pm, 6pm-midnight. Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Bain admitted to plays held at the theatre. ⓘ Open WXYZ Bar Trendy decor, signature blends
tournament. Pool matches on Mondays. Al Jessrain (02 558 1117). 9 daily noon-midnight. Al Meena (02 673 1111). and free wi-fi make this a good spot for a less
ⓘ Open daily 4pm-2am. Le Méridien Abu conventional business meeting. Make use of the
Dhabi, Al Zahiyah, www.starwoodhotels.com Skylite Located on the rooftops of the The Exchange Club and Nightclub snack menu to ensure the deal gets sealed.
(02 644 6666). Marina Wing (Longitude) and the main building Expect a faithful, stylish crowd who know good ⓘ Open daily noon-11.30pm. Aloft Abu Dhabi,
(Latitude), both are great places to relax with music. ⓘ Open daily 7pm-4am. Le Méridien Al Safraat (02 654 5000).
PJ O'Reilly's Faux Irish pub that has regular a beverage and a snack or light meal. ⓘ Open Abu Dhabi, Tourist Club Area (02 644 8466). 9
DJs, happy hour(s), sports screens and half- daily 9am-7pm. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Y-Bar This place radiates New York chic, but
decent bar food. ⓘ Open Sat-Wed noon-2am, Island (02 656 0700). CITY CARD The St. Regis Bar Socialise and celebrate also has giant TV screens perfect for sports
Thu-Fri noon-3am. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, ★ Lounge Bar in a timeless, exclusive and refined setting. geeks and an eclectic music policy. The happy
Al Markaziyah, www.starwoodhotels.com Comprising of three distinct rooms; The Library, hour makes it great value and there’s top bar
(02 674 2020). Stars ’N’ Bars Slightly eccentric sports The Bar and The Cigar lounge, as well as a food, too. ⓘ Open Sat-Wed noon-2am; Thu-Fri
bar with a cousin in Monaco, featuring big TV lively outdoor terrace, the St. Regis Bar offers a noon-3am. Yas Island Rotana, www.rotana.com
Porters English Pub A bit of a favourite screens and live bands. The venue offers plenty unique setting to perfectly match your evening (02 656 4000).
with the expat crowd. There’s always a good of drinks options, hearty food and a buzzing spirits. ⓘ Open daily 5pm-11am (food); 5pm-
selection of hearty pub grub and hops. You can atmosphere. ⓘ Open daily 11.30am-2am. Yas 2am (bar); 5pm-8pm (happy hour). The St. Zuma This Japanese restaurant also boasts
also expect big screen sporting action and live Marina (02 565 0101). 9 ★ Sports Bar Regis Corniche, Al Khalidiyah (02 694 4553). an upscale and busy area to enjoy a drink.
entertainment thoughout the week. ⓘ Open ★ Grape Bar Super classy with a stunning wooden bar. and
daily noon-3am. Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Stills Bar & Brasserie Home to the expert bartenders. ⓘ Open Sat-Wed noon-1am;
Hazza Bin Zayed Street, www.millenniumhotels. longest bar in Abu Dhabi (a stately 26 metres), The Tavern Renowned for its good quality Thu noon-2am; Fri noon-3.30pm, 7pm-2am.
ae (02 443 9999). this bar-brasserie looks the part with comfy live music; Thursday nights pull a mature crowd The Galleria, Al Maryah Island (02 401 5900).
black leather sofas and red brick walls, and has who enjoy listening to covers. ⓘ Open Fri-Wed ★★ Lounge Bar
Ray’s Bar Located on the 63rd floor of the occasional good party night. ⓘ Open Sun- noon-2am; Thu noon-2.30am. Happy hour daily
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Ray’s Bar boasts Wed 3pm-1am; Thu 3pm-3am; Fri noon-3pm; noon-8pm. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort,
plush furnishings and low lighting all aimed at Sat noon-1am. Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Al Markaziyah (04 370 8999). CITY CARD 9 FOR OUR
making your night out an intimate experience. Island, www.ichotelsgroup.com
Whether you are trying to channel James (02 656 3000). ★ Bar Trader Vic's A huge variety of beverages. Its FULL MUSIC
Bond or Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, this live band and Polynesian-style decor make it
place promises a classy affair. ⓘ Open daily Stratos Soak up 360-degree views in this a fun place to dance even though it’s smoky.
5pm-3am. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Corniche revolving lounge and grill and enjoy the suave Happy hour is daily 4pm-7pm with 50 percent & NIGHTLIFE
Road, www.jumeirah.com (02 811 5666). crowd as DJ Lola Nova takes to the decks. off all mixed drinks, hops, grape and bar snacks.
ⓘ Open daily 7pm-late. Le Royal Meridien, ⓘ Open daily 5pm-3am.Beach Rotana Abu LISTINGS
Relax@12 Dance the night away at this Electra Street, Tourist Club Area, restaurants. Dhabi, Al Zahiyah (02 697 9011).
rooftop bar to tunes courtesy the DJ of the lrmad@lemeridien.com (800 101 101). 9
evening. This venue does throw a pool party ★ Restaurant Bar Up and Below An outdoor, roof-terrace bar
from time-to-time. ⓘ Open Sat-Wed 5pm-2am; that is spacious but not huge in size. You’re
Thu-Fri 5pm-3am. Aloft Abu Dhabi, Al Safraat, Tambayan Bizarre small bar which is decked surrounded by downtown skyscrapers but this HEAD ONLINE NOW
www.aloftabudhabi.com (02 654 5138). 9 out in a Filipino theme. If you look up at the venue does feel like you’ve escaped the city.
ceiling, there are bits of car bonnets and all ⓘ Open daily 5pm-2am. Courtyard by Marriott timeoutabudhabi.com/
Rock Bottom Café Dive bar with retro sorts. ⓘ Open daily noon-3am. Al Ain Palace World Trade Center, Hamdan Bin Mohammed nightlife
decor, friendly staff and surprisingly good food Hotel, Al Markaziyah (02 599 6000). Street (02 698 2222).
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