3 Best Nightlife in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Bean There Bistro

The North Bank
It might be called a bistro, but this eclectic space is also great for a quick beverage. Despite the coffee connotations in the name, most come for the cocktails, which hover less than 45 dirhams, even after happy hour. The interiors are decked in Indonesian teak, green tiles, and the odd plant-covered-wall. Outside there's a terrace where you can enjoy shisha. There's a full menu (including a very decent breakfast), but they shine with their small plates, perfect for nibbles with drinks.
Cafés
45 16 St., Garhoud, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4-702--8735

Belgian Beer Café

The North Bank

There's an excellent choice of boutique beers on tap and in bottles, and similar to what you'd find in Belgium, each beer has a specific glass for serving. The café's style is straight from Belgium, too, with wooden tables set in small booths around a long bar studded with brass. Casual brasserie-style food is served, including the obligatory Belgian moules-frites. There are plenty of good happy hours and brunch deals available, making it a reasonably priced option for a drink, especially considering its water views and skyline panorama.

Irish Village

The North Bank

A popular venue for a taste of the Emerald Isle, with an old-fashioned pint of Irish stout and a plate of stew and champ. Sports fans gather to watch their favorite tournaments and relax in the traditionally styled pub, with dark-wood interior and matching wainscoting. Outside is a large terrace where you can watch the ducks paddling across the pond to the manicured gardens. The Irish Village is known for its range of great classic live acts—UB40, Bob Geldof, and Madness have all performed recently.

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