Manama
Candles' comfy, cosy interior is wonderfully complemented by a cool green garden. On balmy Bahraini evenings, ambient Arabic music soothes you as you sit…
Must-see nightlife in Arabian Peninsula
Oman
This stylish new cafe with its sofas and urban chic interior is perfectly located on the Corniche to provide refreshment during a stroll of the seafront…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
If there are celebs in town, they'll show up at Buddha Bar to enjoy superbly handcrafted cocktails surrounded by a dramatic Asian-inspired interior decked…
Jeddah
This cafe is all about the great views over the dome and minaret of the Al Mahmal Centre mall's mosque and out across the south of Old Jeddah. It's a good…
Manama
This modern sports bar attracts a lively crowd, especially when there is a football match or live music on. There is a DJ every Thursday, and regional…
Dubai
At this ultra-posh party den, a well-heeled eye-candy crowd lolls on curved floral banquettes beneath an LED ceiling pulsating to a diverse beat bank,…
Doha
A trendy set hangs out at this poolside lounge bar, sipping cocktails while listening to Latin roots music and chill-out beats. The cocktails, such as…
Doha
Souq Waqif's only rooftop lounge serves shisha, mocktails (our fave is the Al Shurfa with fresh ginger, lemongrass, lemon juice, mint leaves and raspberry…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Wriggle your toes in the sand while puffing on a shisha, nibbling on mezze or sipping an exotic mocktail in this chic and trendy spot. Prices are bit…
Downtown Dubai
This b-i-g next-gen nightclub holds forth under open skies in the Dubai Design District and can host up 5000 people for concerts and parties. Expect a top…
Bur Dubai
The social hub of the local Indian community, this vast space is an explosion of colour and good cheer. There are live bands, screened Bollywood movies,…
Abu Dhabi
A solid boozer with a slightly cavernous feel, good pub-grub and well-priced cocktails. All the main sporting events are played and there's usually a band…
Kuwait City
Minimalist little coffee shop selling single-origin brews from Ethiopia, Brazil, Rwanda and Yemen. Manual brewing techniques range from V60 and cold brew…
Khasab
This cosy spot in the basement of the Atana Khasab Hotel was the only place to buy a beer in town at the time of research. Bar-goers either sit inside…
Downtown Dubai
You’ll feel quite Piccadilly at this boozy bi-level pub that’s decked out in a London transport theme. Drinks promotions, English Premier League football…
Abu Dhabi
Quaff wine (glass from Dhs40) or a classic whisky sour (cocktails Dhs50 to Dhs65) and watch the city slowly pass by at this revolving lounge. It's a plush…
Abu Dhabi
With a beautiful vista, comfortable armchairs and sophisticated tipples (cocktails Dhs55 to Dhs65), this is a delightful place to watch the sun go down…
Muscat
With a terrace overlooking the end of Qurm bay, this is a perfect venue for a happy-hour cocktail. Watch the sun sink over the ocean at one of the terrace…
Oman
A circular bar located above the activities area of the Millennium Resort offers terraced outdoor seating and attracts holidaying expats and young, trend…
Doha
This is the place to splash out on a single malt or martini and smoke a Cuban cigar, while sitting on a plush leather armchair amid the old-world hard…
Doha
Covered in brightly coloured mosaics, this place serves some of the best juices in the souq, with a range of fruity non-alcoholic cocktails on its long…
Manama
The Polynesian-themed Trader Vic's at the Ritz-Carlton has an appealing outdoor area that's perfect on a warm Bahrain night. They serve good bar food, too.
Muscat
More of a pub than a bar, this is a popular expat-meeting place, with live music, a quiz night, televised sport and excellent Western-style bar food.
Dhofar
This stylish cafe with indoor seating offers some respite from the midday heat and serves excellent coffee, cakes and a range of tasty mocktails.
Oman
This smart new juice bar on the main highway between Sur and Ibra sells a delicious range of fruit juices, including pomegranate and watermelon.
Al Hamra
Selling delicious banana, mango and pomegranate juice to take away, this tiny juice shop is one of several along the main road in new Al Hamra.
Dubai
Signature cocktails at this gold-dipped bar on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab are crafted with local lore or landmarks in mind and often feature…
Navona Restaurant & Coffeeshop
Abu Dhabi
After a dusty morning slipping in and out of aisles of merchandise, haggling with stall-holders and photographing life along the harbour, you may fancy…
Abu Dhabi
It's all about the shisha (Dhs51) at this cafe, snaffled down a side street behind the Rotana Mall. Order up a mocktail or Moroccan tea and then choose…
Abu Dhabi
This small cafe in Urban Park has an outside terrace looking on to the park's fountains – a decent spot for a late-night coffee and chat with friends…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Great tunes and expertly mixed cocktails have seen this place gallop to the front of Dubai’s crowded going-out scene. More popular for its sake and craft…
Downtown Dubai
Black limos jostle for position outside this over-the-top lair where you can sip Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli's vodka-based cocktails and dine…
Doha
This local-style coffeehouse has somehow escaped the modernisation of the waterfront and is a place to pause for a shai (tea) on a hike round the Corniche…
Dubai
Dubai meets Malibu at Bait Al Bahar, a beach house with hipster restaurant-lounges on each of its three floors. In the middle, Mazology is the place to…
Dubai
High on the glam-o-meter, Boudoir has been around the block once or twice but still pulls in beautiful punters with nights dedicated to hip-hop and R&B…
Downtown Dubai
This Cannes original burst onto the Dubai clubbing scene in 2018 and is famed for its themed nights and dress-to-impress atmosphere. Laser lighting, live…
Bur Dubai
This quintessential British pub comes with the requisite dartboard, pool table, cheap beer and several sports' screens. Ladies night is Tuesday, cocktail…
Oman
It's thirsty work climbing up the multiple flights of stairs at Nakhal Fort: luckily there is somewhere to buy water or soft drinks just opposite the car…
Sur
This simple open-air coffeeshop offers the typical local brand of nightlife: plastic seats, a tree or awning of some description, chai libton (a…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Mingle with the after-work business brigade beside the pool at this al fresco chill zone on the 8th floor of the Media One Hotel. Expect a fashionable…
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