When it opened, Alpha’s combination of small size, high ceiling and faux-Greek decor – all holdovers from its first life as a restaurant – made it a rather unlikely contender for the top dog of Dubai’s nightlife

Swanky bar/club with atmosphere of exclusivity and chic

A huge and relatively new nightclub, Elegante is a venue that caters to the masses

Stylish bar/club in Oud Metha

A swanky Thai fusion restaurant/bar/club on Sheikh Zayed Road

Funky bar with graffiti walls and regular salsa nights

Fun nightclub with regular promotions and theme nights

Popular dance nightspot, with a live Latino band and professional dancers

Popular bar/restaurant/nightclub with a Dixieland theme

Compact nightclub in the Dhow Palace Hotel