Manama
The incongruously themed Sherlock Holmes English pub is still going strong, well after other places have folded in Manama's fickle nightlife scene…
Must-see nightlife in Middle East
Iran
For barista-style espressos (IR70,000 to IR110,000) and even masala chai, seek out this appealing little 21st-century coffeehouse, tucked around the…
Riyadh
This vibrant cafe in the heart of Riyadh is all about the views of the Kingdom Tower opposite. Arrive before the sun sets, sit with a coffee and delicious…
Jerusalem
Crowning one of the city's most luxurious hotels is this circular rooftop bar with, you guessed it, spectacular views. Settle into a comfy seat and order…
Jerusalem
Named after the Russian-born Zionist Ze'ev Jabotinsky (1880–1940), this pub and traveller hang-out is one of a number of popular watering holes on Shim'on…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Home of the self-indulgent Queen's Night with free-flowing sparkling rosé, tasty light bites and hand-crafted cocktails, the Observatory also scores with…
Nizwa
Beside the pool in the rear quadrangle of the Falaj Daris Hotel, this bar attracts mostly hotel guests, but it is open to nonresidents, too. It's the only…
Tripoli
Compact but lively, this is one of a series of appealing bars tucked away on this street in the port quarter. A sociable, hipstery crowd of 20- and 30…
Bur Dubai
The Majestic's latest cool place to hang out, this Cuban-themed bar with its leather sofas and wood-panelling has the cigars, the rum and the background…
Jerusalem
Bustling and bookish Coffee Mill draws a multilingual crowd to sip lattes between walls lined with coffee beans and covers of the New Yorker. Coffee Mill…
Salalah
This fun little cafe is decked out more like an Arizonan rather than Arabian desert diner, with small cubicles for a cosy chat indoors and some outside…
Iran
Expertly made barista-quality coffee (from IR70,000) with a view of the tower from the open terrace (albeit through electricity wires).
Jerusalem
This tiny bar off Ben Sira St is dark, crowded and loud, reverberating with anything from jazz to electronica depending on the night. There's a mini dance…
Lebanon
Hilmi's famous lemonade is now sold from a roadside stall by the highway 7km south of central Batroun. As well as the straight-up version, there are…
Doha
Top home-grown Qatari cafe serving a selection of punchy manual-brew coffees. Students at Education City relax here on vintage chairs, amid earthy wood…
Beirut
Named after the football club, this bohemian, very popular place was one of the original bars in Mar Mikhaël and has retro furniture to suit its status…
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…
Beirut
An ultra-glam restaurant, lounge bar and club, this rooftop showpony brings in international DJs and dance acts and is a favourite with the bronzed and…
Haifa
Save the world over a coffee at this spirited hang-out, prowled by as many cats as art-lovers and activists. Eavesdrop the lively debate over shakshuka…
Jerusalem
Musa's Cafe is an Old City staple, nestled amid stalls of clothes, sweets and souvenirs in the Cotton Market section of the Muslim Quarter. With seating…
Southeastern Iran
At the rear of a preserved semi-historic building, this tea garden throws together an intriguing, stylistic mishmash of palm-frond shelters, old niche…
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…
Esfahan
This friendly, family-run little coffee shop is devoted to coffee in a country devoted to tea. Most of the beans are sourced from Brazil, and a range of…
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…
Amman
This bright and buzzing cafe is one of a chain that stretches across the Middle East. Far from a traditional coffeehouse, it’s a hit with the young and…
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…
Iran
Tingling with Sufi-esque music and creating great coffee (IR40,000 to IR55,000) on a professional Simonelli machine, Zhino is just one of at least five…
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…
North Coast
An offshoot of out-of-town Tishbi Winery, this easygoing bar at the southern end of HaMayesdim St has outdoor seating where you can peruse their long wine…
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…
Southeastern Iran
Great caffeine fixes provided by baristas whose beards are more Hackney hipster than Mashhad mullah. Tables are old cable spools, a bicycle hangs from the…
Haifa
Students mingle with seafarers at this casual pub where you can choose from 11 beers on tap (from 24NIS). A hammam in Ottoman times, this place really…
Iran
This pleasant cafe, a short walk downhill from Darbansar Ski Resort, is where locals hang out, sipping coffee or tea, tucking into cakes and puffing on…
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…
Amman
This cosy cafe has a traditionally decorated indoor dining area as well as an outdoor terrace overlooking the street far below. There's frequently someone…
Beirut
Designed by renowned Lebanese architect Bernard Khoury, this spot manages to be both elegant and trippy. The bar stretches down a cylindrical black tube,…
Tehran
A good place to get in touch with Tehran’s hip young artistic community is this arty cafe plastered with posters for events and a wanderlust wall of…
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