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Where to Go Out in Dubai this Weekend

Looking for the best Dubai nightlife events happening this weekend? From banging clubs in Dubai to poolside parties, we’ve got you covered.

Start exploring your Dubai nightlife options with our handy guide below for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night…

1. Analog Room @ Stereo Arcade

What’s on: Analog Room is hosting the Techfui album release party on Thursday. Room 1 is featuring Nasrawi and Salah Sadeq with AED 100 for entry (and free drinks for ladies until midnight.) Room 2 will feature Somalie and Diamond Setter with free entry for all. Call +971 52 618 2424.
Location: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, JBR

2. Gotha Dubai

What’s on: Gotha Dubai has DJ Saif and Sound on the decks this Thursday. Call +971 55 1 934 934.
Location: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Business Bay

3. Cubano Lito

What’s on: It’s La Gozadera Night at Cubano Lito with free cocktails for ladies from 9pm-11pm, and urban latino music with DJ Tania Escobar. Entrance is free. Call +971 58 147 3392. 
Location: Ibis One Central Hotel, Dubai World Trade Center

4.  Inner City Zoo

What’s on: It’s Naughty by Nature night at Inner City Zoo with urban music hits courtesy of DJ Hains. Call +971 58 867 5357.
Location: Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR

5. Zero Gravity Dubai

What’s on: Zero Gravity Dubai is hosting its Social Club evening brunch from 8pm-midnight. Cost is AED 275 for ladies and AED 325 for gents, including unlimited food and beverages. Call +971 4 399 0009.
Location: Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, Dubai Marina

6. Tribeca

What’s on: It’s Limitless Thursday at Tribeca with music by Deejay Adam J and unlimited food and bevvies for AED 249 from 8pm-midnight. Call +971 50 345 6067.
Location: Ocean View Hotel, JBR

7. 1OAK

What’s on: It’s hip-hop Thursday at 1OAK with Mr Levier & Tony Mendes on the decks. Call +971 52 881 8888.
Location: JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay

8. Toy Room

What’s on: DJ Aymen takes over the decks at Toy Room on Thursday night. Call +971 52 463 3338.
Location: Soho Garden, Meydan Racecourse

9. XL Dubai

What’s on: Come down for Pop Thursday at XL Dubai with DJ Sam B and Shaggz taking over music duties. Call +971 52 6341040.
Location: Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina

10. Billionaire Mansion

What’s on: It’s Hyp-notize ladies’ night at Billionaire Mansion with Mr Shef Codes, Kaboo and Skinny Loop on the decks, and complimentary drinks for ladies from 10:30pm onwards. Call +971 4 510 3100.
Location: Taj Hotel

11. Atelier M

What’s on: Head down to experience the sounds of RnB Avenue at Atelier M on Thursday with DJ Tama, DJ Shoni and Soph-Eye on the decks. Call +971 4 450 7766.
Location: Pier 7, Dubai Marina

1. Industrial Avenue

What’s on: It’s Deep Tech sounds at Industrial Avenue with DJs Mark Radford and Adam Cotier on the decks. Open bar for ladies until 1am. Free entrance. Call +971 52 293 5907.
Location: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort

2. Café Mambo

What’s on: Cafe Mambo returns on Friday for a summer edition at Soho Garden, with special guest DJ Ferreck Dawn on the decks. Call +971 56 822 2559.
Location: Soho Garden, Meydan

3. 1OAK

What’s on1OAK is hosting its Limewire Sessions on Friday with DJ 1takennandos on the decks. Call +971 52 881 8888.
Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai

4. Billionaire Mansion

What’s on: It’s Billion*Her ladies’ night at Billionaire Mansion with complimentary drinks for ladies from 10:30pm onwards. Call +971 4 510 3100.
Location: Taj Hotel, Burj Khalifa Blvd

5. Seven Sisters

What’s on: It’s TGIFF (Thank goodness it’s Fusion Friday) at Seven Sisters. Call +971 56 775 4777.
Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

6. The Hatch

What’s on: Party ‘underwater’ at The Hatch onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, with Maks and Aidin Karami on the decks. Free entry before 11pm, and AED 50 afterwards. Call +971 50 375 9715.
Location: Port Rashid

7. Drai’s

What’s on: Drai’s is hosting its season re-launch on Friday at Soho Garden. Call +971 52 388 8857.
Location: Meydan Racecourse Grandstad, Gate B

8. Billionaire Mansion

What’s on: It’s Billion*Her ladies’ night at Billionaire Mansion with complimentary drinks for ladies from 10:30pm onwards. Call +971 4 510 3100.
Location: Taj Hotel, Burj Khalifa Blvd

9. Gotha Dubai

What’s on: Gotha Dubai is hosting C’est Chic on Friday with Skinny Loop on the decks, and complimentary drinks for the ladies until 1am. Call +971 55 1 934 934.
Location: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Business Bay

10. XL Dubai

What’s on: Come down for a brunch after-party at XL Dubai from 4pm-9pm with free entry. Brunch at Andreea’s runs from 1pm-4pm and is priced at AED 295 (or AED 350 for bubbly). Call XL Dubai at +971 52 634 1040 or Andreea’s at +971 4 408 4400.
Location: Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina

11. El Chiringuito Dubai

What’s on: Serge Devant and Viken Arman are playing El Chiringuito Dubai on Friday. Call +971 54 449 6464.
Location: Rixos The Palm, Palm Jumeirah

12. Bassworx

What’s on: Come down to Bassworx for the very best in Drum & Bass courtesy of the Nu Perspective trio Woodle, Masscon and Cruz. Call +971 4 365 9911.
Location: Novotel Al Barsha, Mall of the Emirates

13. Lock Stock & Barrel

What’s onLock Stock & Barrel is featuring resident band 13 Daze on Friday night, with happy hour from 4pm-8pm and buy-1-get-1 specials on offer. Call +971 4 514 9195.
Location: Millenium Hotel, Barsha Heights

14. Q43

What’s on: It’s Straight Outta Que with DJ Royal T at Q43 this Friday with free entry and urban music vibes all night. For reservations, call 04 443 5403.
Location: Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City

15. Inner City Zoo

What’s on: Inner City Zoo is hosting its Shuffle night where ladies enjoy freebies from 11pm to 1am before joining DJ Andy Swift as he takes the decks. Call +971 58 867 5357.
Location: Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR

16. Toy Room

What’s on: DJ Flipp’side takes over the decks at Toy Room on Friday night. Call +971 52 463 3338.
Location: Soho Garden, Meydan Racecourse

1. Zero Gravity Dubai

What’s on: Zero Gravity’s beach day brunch Supernatural is on today from 12pm-5pm, with all-inclusive packages priced at AED 249 for ladies and AED 299 for gents, along with 2-for-1s from 5pm-8pm. Call +971 4 399 0009.
Location: Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, Dubai Marina

2. Armani/Prive

What’s on: DJ Cammora and DJ Nader Razdar take over Armani/Prive on Saturday with commercial and dancehall tunes on showcase. Call +971 56 681 7106.
Location: Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai

3. Dome Club

What’s on: It’s 411 Saturdays with DJ Bliss at Dome Club with urban beats on showcase. Call +971 56 992 6774.
Location: Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City

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