Music & Nightlife
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Dhabi, Al Khubeirah
(02 692 4247).La Cava A relaxed grape
cellar, offering an impressive
selection in a classy setting.
Check out the popular cheese
and grape spread which is
held every night of the week.
O Open daily 6pm-1am.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al
Maryah Island (02 813 5550).Library Bar Comfortable
velvet armchairs and classy
mixed drinks make this is a
sophisticated and exciting
place for a catch up.
O Thu-Fri 5pm-2am. The Abu
Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen
Marina (02 208 0000).Loca A laid-back Mexican
venue with super food and a
great happy hour. Should be
on everyone’s to-do list.
O Open daily noon-1.30am.
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island
(02 582 3639).MAD on Yas Island The
city’s best club, welcoming
urban acts and DJs every
week. There’s usually free
drinks for ladies too.
O Open Thu-Fri 11pm-
3.30am. Yas Island (055 834
6262). ★★ Club of the YearMcGettigan’s This bustling
Irish pub draws crowds by the
droves. The atmosphere is fun
and carefree.
O Open Sun-Wed 3pm-3am,
Thu-Sat noon-3am.
Al Raha Beach Hotel &Resort, Channel Street
(02 652 4333).
★ ★ Live Music VenueMr Miyagi’s Decked out
with tuk tuks, cherry blossom
trees and colourful umbrellas,
everything about this Asian
hangout is funky, a bit ‘out
there’ and hugely good fun.
O Sun-Thu 4pm-3am; Fri-Sat
noon-3am. Yas Marina, Yas
Island (050 797 0742).Nasma Beachfront Bar
On the stunning Saadiyat
beach, this is the perfect
place to relax. Chill out on a
bean bag, take in the views
and try out the snacks and
mixed drinks.
O Open daily 5pm-midnight.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort &
Villas, Saadiyat Island
(02 697 0000). ★ Beach BarNRG Sports Café
With big screens blasting out
live matches and tasty pub
grub, this is a great spot to
watch sport with pals.
O Open daily 4pm-2am.
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi,
Al Zahiyah (02 644 6666).
★★ Sports BarPisco Lounge One of the
coolest spots in Abu Dhabi,
with a colourful interior and
super terrace. The bar staff do
a mean mixed drink.
O Open Sun-Wed noon-
midnight; Thu-Sat noon-1am.
The Galleria, Al Maryah
Island (02 306 7000).
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P J O’Reilly’s Brilliant pub
that has super happy hours,
sports, award-winning bar
food and live music.
O Open Sat-Wed noon-2am,
Thu-Fri noon-3am. Le Royal
Méridien Abu Dhabi,
Al Markaziyah
(02 674 2020).
★★ Pub of the YearPorters English Pub
A good selection of pub grub,
hops and live music.
O Open daily noon-3am.
Grand Millennium Al Wahda,
Hazza Bin Zayed Street
(02 443 9999).
★ Live Music VenueRay’s Bar Amazing views,
top service and cool drinks
from this 62nd-floor venue.
O Open daily 5pm-3am.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers,
Corniche Road West
(02 811 5666).
★★ Bar with a View
★ Ladies’ NightRoberto’s Lounge & Club
The restaurant’s bar area
opens until the small hours.
O Open daily noon-4am. The
Galleria, Al Maryah Island
(02 627 9009).Sky Lounge Thirty-One
Super views from, you
guessed it, the 31st floor.
O Open daily 6pm-2am.
Grand Millennium Al Wahda
(02 495 3916).Stars ’N’ Bars Lively, fun
sports bar with big screens,live bands and retro games.
O Open daily 11.30am-2am.
Yas Marina (02 565 0101).
★★ Party brunch
★ Bar with a commitment
to EntertainmentTamba This cool Indian
venue is perfect for after-work
drinks and the Thursday
ladies’ night is always busy.
O Sun-Wed noon-1am; Thu-
Sat noon-2am. The Hub, The
Mall at World Trade Center
Abu Dhabi (02 672 8888).
★ Restaurant BarThe Dragon’s Tooth This
cool bar is tucked away inside
Dai Pai Dong. The drinks are
inventive and created with
real care and precision.
O Open Sat-Wed 6pm-1am;
Thu-Fri 6pm-2am. Rosewood
Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
(02 813 5550).
★ Mixed Drinks BarThe Lounge A retro-style
bar with a terrace overlooking
Saadiyat Beach. The mixed
drinks are some of the most
extravagant in the capital.
O Open Sat-Wed 5pm-
midnight, Thu-Fri 6pm-1am.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island,Saadiyat Island
(02 811 4342). ★ NewcomerThe Scene A chilled spot
with great views of Yas Marina
serving up a range of British
classics and long happy hour.
O Sun-Wed noon-11pm, Thu
noon-1am, Fri 10am-1am &
Sat 10am-11pm. Yas Marina,
Yas Island (050 797 0331)The Sportsman’s Arms
This family-friendly gastropub
has a tasty menu and a good
selection of drinks.
O Daily 8am-2am. Zayed
Sports City, Khallej Al Arabi
Street (02 447 1066).
★ Best Live Music VenueThe Warehouse Chic and
stylish, this casual grape bar
is a chilled destination to
enjoy classic bar bites and
grape from around the world.
O Daily 4pm-1am. Pearl
Rotana Capital Centre,
Khaleej Al Arabi Street
(02 307 5591).
★★ Bar of the YearVelocity You’ll never miss a
minute of sport at this sports
bar that has 38 screens and
a menu of top pub grub.O Sun-Wed 4pm-2am, Thu &
Fri noon-3am, Sat noon-2am.
Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu
Dhabi (02 304 7777).
★ Sports Bar
★★ After-brunch partyViewz With views of
Downtown, good drinks deals,
and quiz nights, this spot has
all the bases covered.
O Daily noon-4am. Cristal
Hotel, Zayed the First Street
(050 615 1064).
★★ Bar with a Commitment
to EntertainmentVictor’s Bar &
Restaurant A great option
for a choice of hops, drinks
and comfort food.
O Daily 10am-3am. Hilton
Capital Grand, Sheikh Rashid
Bin Saeed Street
(02 666 5508).
★ Bar with a Commitment
to Entertainment, ★ Pub of
the YearZuma Sophisticated, stylish
and packed to the rafters with
quality food and drinks.
O Sat-Wed noon-1am, Thu &
Fri noon-2am. The Galleria, Al
Maryah Island (02 401 5900).
★ Restaurant BarGroovz
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