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Cocktail barDubai Marina
Asia Asia occupies level 6 of Pier 7 in Dubai Marina, Dubai, an Ancient Spice Route styled restaurant and bar with a terrace over the yacht bay.
DrinkSpice Route inspired cocktails
FoodPan-Asian fusion sharing plates
TipBook the terrace for the view over the Marina; weekend afternoons bring a Saturday brunch.
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PubSheikh Zayed Road
Fibber Magee's is a Sheikh Zayed Road Irish pub behind Saeed Tower 1 in Dubai, with Guinness on tap, live bands most nights and sport on big screens.
DrinkGuinness on tap
FoodCasual pub food
TipMatch days fill the screens fast, so book ahead if you want a table rather than standing room at the bar.
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Cocktail barJbr
Swingers pairs crazy golf with craft cocktails and food from Club Sushi, Mateo's Pizza and The Grill on Bluewaters island in Dubai, with live DJs.
DrinkCraft cocktails served between holes
FoodClub Sushi, Mateo's Pizza and The Grill outlets
TipWalk-ins queue at peak evening hours, so book a tee time online rather than turning up without a slot.
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Listening barBusiness Bay
Honeycomb Hi-Fi sits on the 2nd floor of Pullman Dubai Downtown, billed as the region's first listening bar, with vinyl, izakaya food and a record shop.
DrinkCraft cocktails paired with a curated sound system
FoodIzakaya style dining
TipWeekly listening sessions with resident DJs draw a crowd, so check the schedule before choosing your night.
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Cocktail barDubai Marina
The Red Leopard Room hides behind burgundy curtains off the W Dubai Mina Seyahi lobby, a House of Negroni speakeasy tracing the drink to modern twists.
DrinkNegroni variations from the House of Negroni list
FoodItalian aperitivo bites
TipAsk the bartender to start with a classic Negroni before moving on to the contemporary twists, so the comparison makes sense.
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PubJlt
McGettigan's JLT is the Cluster J branch of the Irish pub group in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with Irish and American pub food and live sport on screens.
DrinkGuinness and Irish whiskey
FoodInternational pub food with Irish and American dishes
TipTuesday brings a quiz night from 20:00 alongside taco specials.