Abu Dhabi Nightlife

Abu Dhabi’s most sophisticated champagne bar has a clubby, colonial vibe with its polished wood, Chesterfield sofas, and jazz pianist. Try to make the über-bargain Thursday 6pm happy hour.

This Art Deco favorite is the place for live jazz and blues, often performed by South African bands. While you can come for cocktails only, the contemporary fusion cuisine is superb.

Dress up for this sophisticated bar-club and don’t miss Tuesday’s lively Lebanese night when well-dressed Arab expats dance on the tables to live improvisational sounds (a combination of jazz, DJ, and traditional music).

Enjoy the Arabian chill-out sounds and sea breezes on enormous white sofas on this lounge bar’s al fresco deck. If the weather is warm, head to the air-conditioned, colonial-inspired interior.

Feel like you’re on the set of a Bollywood movie at this atmospheric Indian bar-restaurant-club where DJs spin contemporary Indian fusion sounds as Abu Dhabi’s affluent society-set kicks back over hookah pipes.

The enormous flashing lights and circular dance floor give this dance club a futuristic space-ship feel. Attracting a beautiful mix of well-to-do locals and media trendsetters, it’s the perfect place for people-watching.