As something of a playground city, Dubai is awash with options; we’ve narrowed down the best spots for the ultimate evening.
There are few things in this world quite like a good Girls Night Out (capitals necessary), and they don’t come around every day. Stars must align, the perfect outfit must come to you in a dream, the ultimate venues must be located, and all of your best girls have to be available at the same time, which realistically only happens twice a year. As something of a playground city, Dubai is awash with options, but we’ve narrowed down the best spots for the ultimate evening of gossip, giggles, and maybe even a little boogie.
Miss Lily’s – Jamaican Dinner & Dancing
📍Sheraton Grand Hotel
Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but really it’s the stomach-lining meal before a good night out, and Jamaican Miss Lily’s is the perfect place to get the good vibes started. With delicious Caribbean bites like jerk chicken and Jamaican pancakes to fill your belly, and a playlist that will get you wiggling in your seat, this restaurant has a reputation for being a go-to starting point on a Girls Night Out. Rumour has it, sometimes Chef Richie makes an appearance on the dance floor mid-shift, so you could be in for dinner and a show.
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant – Intimate Dinner & Dishing
📍Downtown Dubai
If you want something a little quieter, and a little more pared down so you can actually catch up with the friends you haven’t seen in half a year, opt for 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant. Tucked away beside the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, it’s a great place to indulge in a light, authentic sushi dinner that won’t make you feel too sleepy to continue on your meticulously-planned Girls Night Out.
Li’Brasil – Brazilian Bites & Bossa Nova
📍Address Beach Resort
A good Girls Night Out is multi-locational, like a coming-of-age roadtrip across the USA in a teen movie. First you eat, then you migrate to a bar with good music and good drinks to continue the catch-up. Address Beach Resort is a fabulous option, offering two (!) free (!) drinks, and then unlimited sparkling and select beverages for only AED 108 per lady every Tuesday night. Even more exciting, every Tuesday is Bossa Nova Ladies Night, featuring swinging Brazilian tunes live on stage between 7 PM and 11 PM.
Barasti – Five Drinks & Free Food
📍Le Meridien Mina Syahi Beach Resort & Marina
Tuesday isn’t always a viable option, so if your Girls Night Out must land on a Thursday, your next stop should be Barasti, for their famous Vixen Ladies Night. With an incredible deal of five drinks and 50% off food for AED 99, this one is a great girly option, and it’s economical (!). Running from 7 PM until 10 PM, it’s the ideal window to arrive after dinner, have some fun, and then migrate to the club when the deal ends.
BAI Bar & Terrace – Epic Pizza & Endless Drinks
📍Marasi Business Bay
However, if you can’t gather your ladies on a Tuesday or a Thursday, have no fear. Wait for the weekend because BAI Bar & Terrace offers not only stunning views of the city, but also a choice of one small plate and unlimited house drinks for two hours every Friday night for AED 120. They even offer authentic wood-fired pizza if you didn’t manage to grab dinner before.
Blu – Dancing With the Stars…of Rap
📍V Hotel Dubai
Okay, now you’ve eaten, you’ve caught up, and you’ve had a few drinks. You want to dance with your girls, so now it’s time to migrate to a club. Your first option is Blu, an iconic venue on the Dubai entertainment scene, having hosted some of the biggest rappers in the industry, like Travis Scott, Gunna and Davido (he was, in fact, available). We recommend keeping an eye on their Instagram to see who’s performing next, but we have no doubt they’ll be a worthy contender.
Bund Lounge – Some Sipping & Socializing
📍Gate Village
The next option is for the girl group that doesn’t really fancy concert vibes, but needs a tertiary location to continue their Girls Night Out. Bund Lounge is that tertiary location. It’s not a huge two-storey space like Blu, but it’s almost always full, and as a well-loved cocktail bar, is sure to be a good time. Show up around 11.30pm for optimum energy, then sip and mingle until 3am.
Billionaire – Aerial Dances & All-Night Parties
📍Taj Hotel
The final candidate for the third chapter of your Girls Night Out is Billionaire, and frankly the name encapsulates its reputation. Hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime night in Dubai, Billionaire is known for stunning aerial, dance and music shows, electric DJ sets, and a rather elite crowd. Transitioning from a high-class restaurant to a legendary club until the sun rises, this location is the way to end your Girls Night Out with a bang.
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