Bar fly: Alfie's and more

Alfie’s Restaurant and Lounge
This cigar lounge, restaurant and bar is perfect for a mid-afternoon snack (they have a special lounge menu) and an expertly mixed cocktail. It’s ultra-chic but not pretentious.
Location Boulevard at Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Timing 12pm-1am, daily
Tel 04 319 8088

Calabar
This super-stylish Latin-inspired lounge bar has beautiful Burj Khalifa views from its terrace, and always attracts a classy crowd. A great place to take visitors for a classy tipple post-mall-trawl at The Dubai Mall.
Location The Address Downtown Dubai
Timing 6pm-2am, daily
Tel 04 436 888

Nezesaussi
We particularly love this sports bar because it’s smoke-free – meaning you can have a jolly night out and head home not smelling like an ashtray. It’s classy but laid-back, and serves delicious Antipodean food. We have a particular soft spot for the pies.
Location Al Manzil, Downtown Burj Khalifa
Timing 6pm-2am, Sunday-Thursday; 12pm-2am, Friday-Saturday
Tel 04 428 5888

Jetty Lounge
The weather is starting to heat up, yes, but nights spent by the water are still gloriously balmy. Take advantage of it while you still can and visit this pier bar. The mood is elegant, the drinks sophisticated and the sea and Palm views unparalleled.
Location One & Only Royal Mirage, Al Sufouh Road
Timing 2pm-late, daily
Tel 04 399 9999

Magnum
This newly opened nightclub and lounge is steadily becoming quite the hotspot. For
starters, on Tuesdays they offer free bubbles for ladies from 8pm-3am, and on Saturdays hospitality and aircrew  folk get a sizeable 50 per cent off on selected beverages. Plus, every night there’s a DJ there to provide punters with fresh beats.
Location Ramada Jumeirah, Satwa
Timing 8pm-3am, Tuesday-SundayTel 04 702 7000