Celeb haunt Mahiki opens in Dubai

London’s A-list’s club of choice (1) threw open its doors in Dubai on Monday, with a dazzling launch, jetting in VIPs and fash packers especially for the event. (2)

The popular Polynesian-themed nightspot has followed in the footsteps of Embassy and Cirque du Soir as the latest London club to set up shop in the Middle East, and the club favoured by everyone from the young royals to visiting Hollywood and Bollywood stars is proof that the tiki craze is showing no signs of slowing down if the buzz surrounding the launch was anything to go by.

The club has already made a splash with tickets to its NYE party the hottest in town before it even opened its doors. (3)

Head to the stylish spot for a dose of island life – fresh fruit cocktails served in conch shells and a tropical grill for Polynesian eats, all make this laid-back, but effortlessly chic club a total must-visit to perk up your January.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.  Mon-Sun, 6pm-3am. Call 055 216 0181

Footnotes

1. Everyone from the Glossy Posse’s Kate and Pippa to the fash pack’s Henry Holland and David Gandy have been seen jumping in cabs after a night out in the Mayfair branch in London.

2. The club is the brainchild of nightlife legends, Nick House and Piers Adam, the men behind London’s most stylish nightspots, including Rihanna’s London club of choice, Whisky Mist.

3. Their not-to-be-missed NYE party includes cocktails and canapés throughout the evening and a glass of bubbly at midnight to welcome in the New Year, all for Dh1,000.