Bar fly: Koubba Bar, Breeze Lounge and more
The top bars to visit across the emirates this week
Koubba Bar
If an evening sat watching the sunset with a refreshing drink in hand and a totally uninterrupted view of the Burj Al Arab sounds like your idea of a perfect night out, look no further than Koubba Bar. The buzzing venue is the perfect choice for a sundowner before you head out for a romantic meal nearby.
Location Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Timing Sat-Thu, 6pm-2am; Fri, 4pm-2am
Tel 04 366 6730
Breeze Lounge
Breeze Lounge was a late-2011 addition to Abu Dhabi’s evening scene that has proven itself a hit already. The chilled vibe, relaxed tunes from resident DJ Jack and delicious tapas menu, complemented by the impressive Emirates Palace as a backdrop, all make this a stylish alternative to a typical beach bar.
Location Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Timing Daily, 6.30pm-11pm
Tel 02 690 7920
Eight Restaurant and Bar
Take our advice and make the effort to turn up clad in pink for Eight Restaurant and Bar’s Tuesday Ladies’ Night to land yourself a few extra complimentary beverages. The pink theme extends to the bubbles handed out to the ladies, and to add to the all-out girliness of the evening, if you book a table for you and friends, you’ll receive a free round of cupcakes. We’re in!
Location Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Timing Daily, 10pm-3am
Tel 02 558 1988
Y-Bar
This energetic and popular Yas Island Bar is a firm favourite on a Wednesday night, with a ladies’ night deal of unlimited beverages, accompanied by soul and funk beats from the in-house mix-maestro, DJ Graca. The cosy feel and delicious food on the menu make it a bar well worth checking out.
Location Yas Island Rotana
Timing Daily, 5pm-2.30am
Tel 02 656 4000
Nell Gwynne
There’s something about this faux-medieval bar that we just can’t get enough of. We’re not sure if it’s the stone walls, the regal paintings that adorn them or the fact that they’re one step away from serving us our drinks in a goblet, but come Thursday night, there’s nowhere better to let loose.
Location Marina Byblos Hotel, Dubai
Timing Daily 12pm-3am
Tel 04 448 8222
