20 Best Bars in Dubai

First impression?
Post up at this easygoing indoor-outdoor bar at the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel and order a signature cocktail and some mezze before heading out for the night. Purple and gold lighting, comfy white couches, and oceanside bean bags make Jetty a perfect laid-back setting for group cocktails. You'll want to get here before sunset as evenings are always packed.

Cool. So who’s there?
Young, stylish Dubai residents come here to get away from the skyscraper-lined streets and soak in views of the Palm Islands.

Did the staff do you right?
Blame it on palm-tree-lined seaside setting but the staff here seem to operate on island time, which means you should expect to linger. That said, catching a melting pink sunset here is truly worth the wait.

Wrap it up: what are we coming here for?
Catching up with friends.