earlier for tasty Cuban food). Tipping its
hat to Havana’s graffiti-walled Bodeguita
del Medio, this Latino-inspired bar is the
place to hit late, do shots and twirl with a
Cuban heel. Look sharp; though unpreten-
tious, the crowd appreciates nice gear.b r Zara Co CkTail bar
Map p218 (www.madinatjumeirah.com; Souq
Madinat Jumeirah, al-Sufouh rd, umm Suqeim 3;
h5pm-2am Sat-Wed, 5pm-3am Thu, 4pm-3am
Fri) Bar Zar is a bit of a pick-up joint, but it’s
good for pre-club cocktails. Skip the glori-
fied sports bar upstairs and report straight
to the waterfront terrace to sip cold beers
and killer cosmos. There are different
nightly promotions, including ladies’ night
on Monday.360° Club
Map p218 (www.jumeirah.com; Jumeirah beach
hotel, Jumeirah rd, umm Suqeim 3; h6pm-2am
Tue-Thu, 4pm-2am Fri & Sat) Capping a long,
curved pier, 360° delivers magical views
of the Burj al-Arab, especially when the
sun slips seaward. Lined with plush sink-
into sofas, all are welcome here, although
expect to pay around Dh50 for a drink. At
weekends there are top-notch DJs and lots
of shiny happy souls. This club was voted
one of the top 60 clubs in the world a few
years back. We agree.Trilo Gy Club
Map p218 (www.madinatjumeirah.com; Souq
Madinat Jumeirah, al-Sufouh rd, umm Suqeim 3;
h9pm-late) With three floors of Moroccan-
inspired decor and a sumptuous gold-and-
silver colour scheme, this is another place
that brings in the best on the internation-
al DJ circuit. It’s located at the entrance
to the souq so thankfully it’s easy to find.b udoiro Club
Map p218 (www.myboudoir.com; Dubai Marine
beach resort & Spa, Jumeirah rd, Jumeirah 1;
h7.30pm-3am) Though snooty expats don’t
tend to mix with the Lebanese crowd at
Boudoir, we love the look of the place. Tufted
red-velvet booths, beaded curtains and tas-
selled draperies lend a super-model vibe –
indeed, you may spot one among the
wanna bes – and the circular layout is per-
fect for twirling away from the occasional
unwanted advance by a Lothario. This
place is high on the chic-o-meter, so look
sharp or be ostracised.Koubba Club
Map p218 (www.madinatjumeirah.com; al-qasr
hotel, Souq Madinat Jumeirah, al-Sufouh rd,
umm Suqeim 3; h6pm-2am) Score a candle-
lit table on the terrace overlooking the
Madinat canals and illuminated Burj, and
you’ll instantly know you’ve found one of
the most tranquil and romantic spots in all
Dubai. The interior is nearly as compelling,
with plush red velvet and Oriental cush-
ions for you to lie against as you chill out to
live Arabian-lounge music.s o h cho Club
Map p218 (www.dxbmarine.com; Dubai Marine
beach resort & Spa, Jumeirah rd, Jumeirah 1;
h7pm-3am) The cool minimalist interior,
with its blue lights and wall-mounted fish
tanks, may draw you in, but the beachside
deck is the place to be. Take in the laid-
back vibe as the cool ocean breezes blow
and the DJ’s soundtrack competes with the
crashing waves.3 Ent^ ErtainmEnt
f idr Ge l MuiVe SiC
(www.thefridgedubai.com; Warehouse 5, 26 St,
near al-rassas rd, umm Suqeim 3) This music
promoter also presents the occasional con-
cert in its funky warehouse venue in the
industrial Al-Quoz district. It’s big on local
talent who are still below the radar, and
features an eclectic line-up that may in-
clude a Japanese shakuhachi flute player, a
Filipino choir or an Irish harpist. To reach
here, head south on Al-Rassas Rd and due
east on 26 St; after around 1km, the club is
located on your right.Ja ase Mb l MuiVe SiC
Map p218 (www.jumeirah.com; Souq Madinat
Jumeirah, al-Sufouh rd, umm Suqeim 3; h7pm-
2am Mon-Sat) If you enjoy dining, drinking
and dancing without changing location,
this moody basement supper club should
fit the bill. The ambience gets increasing-
ly lively as blood alcohol levels rise and a
jazz quintet moves on from mellow jazz to
soul, R&B, Motown and other high-energy
sounds. The food’s billed as US-style (think
prime rib, roast chicken; mains Dh90 to
Dh160) and hearty, if nothing out of the
ordinary.Jumeirah
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