Bar fly: Ray's Bar and more

Ray’s Bar
This gorgeous new lounge bar serves up innovative Asian tapas and a refreshing cocktail menu, and the whole experience is made extra breathtaking thanks to its 62nd-floor views.
Location Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
Timing 5pm-3am, daily
Tel 02 811 5666

Cigar Lounge
This elegant spot on the 13th floor of The Address has direct Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa views from its terrace, Dean Martin-style tunes on loop and, yes, a shed-load of cigars from 40 renowned labels, including Robusto and Churchill. This is the kind of place we imagine mega business deals are made over clinking ice.
Location The Address Downtown Dubai
Timing 6pm-2.30am, daily
Tel 04 436 8888

Bidi bondi
This laid-back beach bar is Aussie through-and-through – sport is on the TV at all times, the food is fresh and the clientele cheery. Go for the Friday Session and pay just Dh60 for a meal and three drinks. Bonza!
Location The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Timing 10am-midnight Sat-Weds, 10am-1am, Thurs-Fri
Tel 04 427 0515

Blends
This lounge attracts a young Marina crowd, and the mixologists are savvy. Try Weds for salsa, or Thurs and Fri for free cosmos for girls from 8pm-midnight.
Location The Address Dubai Marina
Timing 6pm-2am, Sat-Weds, 6pm-3am, Thurs-Fri
Tel 04 436 7777

Bubbles at Monte Carlo Beach Club
This seaside terrace bar serves up all the drinks you could desire – including, you guessed it, fizz – but is most distinguished by its location, on an island, right on the Arabian Gulf. Exceptionally tranquil.
Location Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Timing 10am-10.30pm, Thurs-Fri; 10am-9.30pm, Sat-Weds
Tel 02 656 3500