Dubai's live music scene clusters in hotel jazz lounges and modern venues.
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The 10 best live music bars in Dubai
01 · Dubai
Jumeirah
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Iconic music venue
Iconic Jumeirah music venue.
Order: A drink during the headliner
02 · Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah
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Live music · Resort
Madinat Jumeirah live music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the live set
03 · Dubai
DIFC
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Wine + live music
DIFC wine bar with live music programming.
Order: A glass of wine during the live set
04 · Dubai
Souk Al Bahar
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Modern · Live music
Souk Al Bahar modern bar with live music.
Order: A craft IPA during the live set
05 · Dubai
Bur Dubai
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Live music · Bur Dubai
Bur Dubai live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
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06 · Dubai
Dubai Marina
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Lounge · Live music
Dubai Marina lounge with live music programming.
Order: An Asian-spirit cocktail during the late set
07 · Dubai
Festival City
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Iconic · Rock
Festival City Hard Rock outpost.
Order: A craft IPA during the rock set
08 · Dubai
Bur Dubai
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Modern music venue
Bur Dubai modern music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the indie show
09 · Dubai
Jumeirah
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Lounge · Live music
Jumeirah lounge with live music programming.
Order: A signature cocktail during the late set
10 · Dubai
Le Méridien
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Hotel jazz lounge
Le Méridien jazz lounge.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
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