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Café du Port with striped awnings, glass walls, tropical plants, and a thatched-roof terrace
Beach & Pool Clubs

Bar du Port Dubai: Something Special in a City of Excellence

Bar du Port is one for the group chat when the brief is waterfront dining with music. At Pier Club, Dubai Harbour, its French-Mediterranean menus and Saturday DJ brunch give the evening a clear direction. I’d choose it for that combination—not for a quiet catch-up where the soundtrack is an unwanted extra. Here’s where I’d…

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A lively bar scene with people socializing and sitting at tables under a decorative illuminated ceiling, showcasing an urban skyline backdrop.
GOING OUT

4 Speakeasy-Style Bars in Dubai: Galaxy, Samba Room, Paradiso and Ly_La

My four-bar shortlist splits cleanly: Galaxy for a cocktail-led DIFC stop, Ly_La for a later music-led night, Samba Room for its Palm Tower programme, and Paradiso for JBR cocktails. That is how I’d choose between them. A hidden entrance is a bit of fun; the drinks, music and booking conditions are what decide whether the…

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Outdoor view of a tropical-themed restaurant named 'Amazonico' at night, with lush greenery and warm lighting, displaying a lively ambiance.
GOING OUT

Amazónico Dubai: Menu, Prices, Brunch & Rooftop Guide

Amazónico is my DIFC shortlist when food and music are meant to share the evening. I’d compare weekday lunch for a defined order, Saturday brunch for the published DJ-and-musician programme, or dinner with a separately arranged Paraíso rooftop visit. Sushi, raw dishes and charcoal-grilled meat and fish give the food its range. The room still…

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