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

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

An Italian restaurant with club energy

If you survive the lengthy queues that form outside JamBase each night

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

Relaxed bar at The Madinat Jumeirah

Pricey drinks spot at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

A sedate sipping station with marvelous views and chilled out vibes

Average bar food in great location...

Dubai Marine's beach-based bar in Jumeira 1

Popular pool bar at the Mina Seyahi

Trendy beach bar at The Madinat Jumeirah

Two-tier cocktail bar in the Westin hotel

Forget waiting for the visitors to arrive and explore some of Dubai's poshest spots on your own

Cavernous cocktail bar at the Madinat

Fashionable Jumeirah Beach Hotel lounge bar with stunning views

Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s lavish two-roomed club opened with much fanfare at the end of 2005, quickly becoming the spot to congregate

Swanky bar/club with atmosphere of exclusivity and chic

Classy multi-level nightclub within a palace

The Madinat's exclusive new Rooftop clubbing venue

Funky bar with graffiti walls and regular salsa nights