A chic rooftop oasis in Bur Dubai, surely not? Oh yes it is, we took a peek at new rooftop bar Chill

Nestled on the side of a marina

A breathtaking view, shame about the service

Dubai Marina-based pool bar with a family feel

Located at the heart of Dubai Media City

Large aviation-themed English pub in Garhoud

While there might be a billion other Irish hooch houses between Dubai, Delhi and Derby, how many of them have a duck pond? Exactly

Location is every-thing at QD’s

Sophisticated cocktail bar in the Century Village complex

Fashionable Jumeirah Beach Hotel lounge bar with stunning views

When it comes to views, few bars can compete with Bahri Bar

Average bar food in great location...

BarZar’s waterside terrace is one of the most popular drinking spots in the city, and it’s not hard to see why

Terrace bar and restaurant with views of the beach and Palm Island

Pleasant rooftop restaurant bar with nice ambience

British boozer meets Mediterranean taverna in Jumeirah

Chilled out bar with al fresco views of the Burj Al Arab

Don’t walk into Dubai’s latest Left Bank addition expecting the rowdy, pub-club ambiance of its Madinat counterpart

Trendy beach bar at The Madinat Jumeirah

The Madinat's exclusive new Rooftop clubbing venue

Arabic nightclub in Jumeirah

With a gorgeous terrace overlooking the Gulf