Dubai hidden bars exist mostly in DIFC and Downtown hotels. The 10 below show beyond the rooftop circuit.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Dubai
01 · Dubai
DIFC
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Speakeasy · Reservations
DIFC speakeasy. World's 50 Best Bars top-25 fixture.
Order: Whatever's on this year's award-winning menu
02 · Dubai
DIFC
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Modern · Speakeasy
Hidden DIFC speakeasy.
Order: A drink built around date or rose-water syrups
03 · Dubai
Downtown
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Italian aperitivo · Modern
Italian aperitivo-themed bar in Downtown.
Order: A Negroni Bianco + Italian charcuterie
04 · Dubai
Shangri-La
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Cabaret · Late-night
Cabaret-themed cocktail bar at the Shangri-La.
Order: A signature cocktail with the cabaret show
05 · Dubai
DIFC
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Brasserie · Classics
DIFC brasserie with one of Dubai's most polished classical cocktail programs.
Order: A perfect Manhattan
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06 · Dubai
DIFC
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Restaurant bar · Glass-walled
The bar at Zuma.
Order: Sake-based concoction off the seasonal menu
07 · Dubai
Dubai Marina
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Asian-themed · Pier 7
Asian-spirit-led cocktail bar at Pier 7.
Order: A drink built around their reserve sake
08 · Dubai
JBR
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American-style cocktails
American-style cocktail bar in JBR.
Order: An old fashioned at the long bar
09 · Dubai
Grosvenor House
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Marina view · DJ
On top of Grosvenor House.
Order: An Asian-spirit-led signature
10 · Dubai
Trade Centre
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Pub · 1996
Operating since 1996 at the Towers Rotana.
Order: A pint + a dart game
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How Dubai hides its best
Galaxy Bar is the iconic option. Most peak between 9 and 11 PM.
