Practical information : Going out Dubai
Timetable
We go out late in Dubai, that is to say from midnight on weekends even if the nightclubs close at the latest at 4 am. If you are looking for afters: forget it, it doesn't exist. If Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the busiest days, we start going out on Wednesday. Some discos are closed during the week. On the other hand, for those which remain open, go on their sites to know the evenings with topics which enable them to attract world, whatever the day.
Budget & Tips
You need to have a certain budget to go out at night, but good news for girls, because ladies night allow you to get away with a lot of discounts and even drink without paying. To know where, when and how, go to the web page: www.ladiesnightdubai.com
Night transport
The metro closes every day at 1am.
Buses start at 4am and on most routes close at 1am.
Note that RTA, the transport authority, launched in 2022, a new night bus service, from 10 pm to 5 am, the N30 route, which leaves from Dragon Mart 2 and reaches Terminal 2 of the international airport. It plans to open other night bus routes in the near future.
You can also find all night cabs quite easily via the Careem or Uber app.
Note that if you've been out driving to friends' houses and consumed alcohol, you can use the service of the company Comfort Drive, which will request a driver to pick you up with your car and bring you home safely. This is much better than going to jail!
Age restrictions
The legislation in Dubai is very strict. It is impossible to go out under 21 years old.
What's very local
It is necessary to be rather well dressed when you go out in the evening. If the outfits are mostly casual, sportswear is not tolerated; and for you ladies, think of putting in your luggage, high heels and dresses. Accessories, make-up, here nothing is too much to go out!