Dubai’s best nightclubs are spread across Business Bay, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah and JVC, and each one has its own sound and its own crowd. Here are our partner clubs with the music, the nights they open, entry for ladies and gents, table prices and the dress code, so you can pick the right room for your night. To see who is open right now, check Tonight in Dubai.
What are the best nightclubs in Dubai?
BLU Dubai, Business Bay: hip-hop, trap and Afrobeats on the 32nd floor, with live artist shows.
The Myth, Downtown: Latin, reggaeton and hip-hop in a 500-capacity amphitheatre with the DJ in the centre.
PAPA Dubai, Business Bay: a different themed party every night from Monday to Saturday, with dancers, live shows and sparkler bottle service.
BLING, Palm Jumeirah: old-school hip-hop and R&B in a baroque room, with a champagne show and a supercar you can drive onto the dance floor.
The Mansion, JVC: hip-hop, R&B and open format every night, with free entry for ladies before 1 AM.
The Penthouse, Palm Jumeirah: a rooftop club 16 floors up, with house, hip-hop and international DJs facing the Dubai Marina skyline.
BLU Dubai, Business Bay
BLU is a multi-level nightclub on the 32nd floor of V Hotel at Al Habtoor City, with VIP lounges, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and skyline views. Since opening in 2021 it has hosted artists like Chris Brown, Quavo and Wizkid. It opens every night from 10 PM to 4 AM, and every night has its own theme.
Weekly nights: Big Mondays (hip-hop), HERS on Tuesdays (ladies night), Urban Wednesdays (hip-hop, R&B and dancehall), Shutdown on Thursdays (trap), urban, Afro and house on Fridays, and The BLU Show on Saturdays.
Entry: ladies enter free on our guestlist, and on HERS Tuesdays they also get complimentary drinks until 1 AM. Gents pay AED 100–200, depending on the night.
Tables: a minimum spend from AED 1,000 for a high table for two, up to AED 15,000 for front-stage VIP.
Dress code: streetwear or casual chic. No flip-flops, beachwear, kanduras, scarves or face coverings.
BLU is strictly 21+ with a valid physical ID, and it fills up fast, so arrive early. More in our BLU Dubai guide.
The Myth, Downtown
The Myth is a 500-capacity club on the ground floor of Sofitel Dubai Downtown, built like an amphitheatre with the DJ in the centre, with performers and lasers. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 11 PM to 4 AM.
Weekly nights: Lolly, the Tuesday ladies night; District on Wednesdays (hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats); Caprichosa on Thursdays (reggaeton and commercial); La Rumba on Fridays (Latin); P.O.V. on Saturdays (hip-hop, R&B and commercial); and Red Cirque on Sundays (Latin).
Entry: ladies get free entry and three house drinks until 1 AM (after 1 AM it’s AED 100 with two drinks). Gents pay AED 150 with one house drink, and male cabin crew enter free.
Tables: a minimum spend from AED 2,000 for a high table for 2–4 guests, from AED 3,000 for VIP Silver (up to 6 guests) and from AED 7,000 for VVIP.
Dress code: smart casual. Dress to impress; the door team has the final say.
A valid physical ID is required. More in our The Myth guide.
PAPA Dubai, Business Bay
PAPA is on Level 3 of The Atrium at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City, in the same complex as BLU. It throws a different themed party every night from Monday to Saturday, from 11 PM to 4 AM, with resident DJs, dancers, live shows and sparkler bottle service. It’s closed on Sundays.
Weekly nights: Bad Decisions on Mondays, French Kiss on Tuesdays (house), Papasito on Wednesdays (Latin house and reggaeton), Code Black on Thursdays, King Papa on Fridays (hip-hop, Afro and R&B) and La Latina on Saturdays (Latin and reggaeton). Mama’s Brunch runs on Saturday afternoons.
Entry: ladies get free entry with two or three house drinks until 1 AM on most nights. Gents pay AED 100–150 including one drink, depending on the night.
Tables: from AED 1,000 Monday to Wednesday and from AED 2,000 Thursday to Saturday.
Dress code: smart and stylish. The door team has the final say.
Booking is recommended for weekends. More in our PAPA Dubai guide.
BLING, Palm Jumeirah
BLING is an intimate club at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, styled in 18th-century baroque with a hand-painted, Swarovski-encrusted mural and antique candelabras. It is famous for its champagne show, and guests can drive a supercar right onto the dance floor. It opens on Tuesdays and from Thursday to Sunday, 10 PM to 4 AM.
Weekly nights: La Sape on Tuesdays, 808 on Thursdays (hip-hop and Afrobeats), PRVCY on Fridays (hip-hop and Afrobeats), LOOP on Saturdays (greatest hits) and Formula by Levier on Sundays (remixed club anthems).
Entry: bar entry is AED 300 per person including three drinks, subject to availability. On La Sape Tuesdays ladies get free-flowing bubbles from 11 PM to 1 AM, and on Sundays gents’ bar access is AED 300, fully redeemable.
Tables: a minimum spend of AED 1,000 for a cocktail table for 4, AED 2,000 for a sofa table for 6 and AED 4,000 for a VIP Bling table for 8.
Dress code: smart casual, business attire or national dress.
Bar entry depends on availability, so a table is the safest way in. More in our BLING guide.
The Mansion, JVC
The Mansion is the bar and nightclub at FIVE Jumeirah Village, styled as an abandoned mansion taken over by urban graffiti, with live performances, laser shows and projections. It opens every night from 9 PM to 4 AM.
Weekly nights: Hip-Hop & RnB Mondays, Remixed Anthems & Club Favourites on Tuesdays, Juicy Wednesdays (ladies night), Throwback Thursdays, Friends of Friends on Fridays, ToyRoom Cabaret on Saturdays and Hotline Sundays.
Entry: ladies enter free before 1 AM. Gents pay AED 200 including entry and three drinks. On Mondays, entry is free for ladies and gents.
Tables: a minimum spend of AED 1,500 for a cocktail table and AED 4,000 for a club table, fully redeemable on food, drinks and shisha.
Dress code: club chic. No sportswear, flip-flops or swimwear.
More in our The Mansion guide.
The Penthouse, Palm Jumeirah
The Penthouse is a rooftop lounge and club on Level 16 of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, facing the Dubai Marina skyline. Evenings start with Japanese food in the lounge from 5 PM, and the club takes over every night from 10 PM to 3 AM.
Weekly nights: Fashion Ladies Night on Tuesdays, ToyRoom on Wednesdays (hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats and reggaeton), Skyline Thursdays, Mash-Up Fridays (old school, throwbacks and chart hits), House Rules on Saturdays with international DJs, and house music all night long on Sundays.
Entry: bar entry is free until 10 PM. After that, gents pay from AED 200 including one drink. Ladies get complimentary bar entry on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and free entry before midnight at ToyRoom on Wednesdays. On Mash-Up Fridays, ladies enter free until 10 PM and bar entry is from AED 150 with one drink after that.
Tables: a minimum spend, fully redeemable on drinks: AED 1,000 for 2 guests, AED 1,500 for 3, from AED 3,000 for up to 6 and from AED 4,000 for up to 8.
Dress code: smart casual, business attire or national dress.
More in our The Penthouse guide.
Where can you hear house music and big DJs?
House Rules at The Penthouse brings international DJs on Saturdays. For the biggest names, Pacha ICONS turns Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR into an open-air dancefloor, with this season running to Pawsa on New Year’s Eve. It’s ticketed, with no open guest lists, and tickets start from AED 150–300 depending on the night: find them on tickets or read our Pacha ICONS guide. For more, see the best house and techno parties in Dubai.
Which Dubai clubs are open on each night?
Monday: BLU Dubai, PAPA Dubai, The Mansion and The Penthouse.
Tuesday: all six clubs.
Wednesday: BLU Dubai, The Myth, PAPA Dubai, The Mansion and The Penthouse.
Thursday: BLU Dubai, The Myth, PAPA Dubai, BLING, The Mansion and The Penthouse.
Friday and Saturday: all six clubs.
Sunday: BLU Dubai, The Myth, BLING, The Mansion and The Penthouse. PAPA Dubai is closed.
For tonight’s line-up, see what’s on tonight or all upcoming events. Going out in the centre? See our Downtown and Business Bay nightlife guide.
How much does it cost to get into a Dubai nightclub?
Entry depends on the club, the night and whether you are on the guestlist. These are the current prices at our partner clubs, and each event page shows the price for that night:
Ladies: often free. Free with three house drinks until 1 AM at The Myth, free with two or three drinks until 1 AM on most nights at PAPA Dubai, free before 1 AM at The Mansion, and free on our guestlist at BLU Dubai.
Gents: AED 100–200 at BLU Dubai, AED 100–150 with one drink at PAPA Dubai, AED 150 with one house drink at The Myth, AED 200 with three drinks at The Mansion, and from AED 200 with one drink after 10 PM at The Penthouse.
Everyone: bar entry at BLING is AED 300 per person including three drinks, and Mondays at The Mansion are free for ladies and gents.
For every free deal, night by night, see our ladies nights guide and this week’s ladies nights.
How much is a table at a Dubai nightclub?
A table is a minimum spend: the amount your group spends on drinks and food that night, not a fee on top. Small tables start from:
AED 1,000 at BLU Dubai (high table for two), BLING (cocktail table for 4), The Penthouse (table for 2) and PAPA Dubai (Monday to Wednesday).
AED 1,500 at The Mansion (cocktail table).
AED 2,000 at The Myth (high table for 2–4 guests) and PAPA Dubai (Thursday to Saturday).
For bigger groups, tables go from AED 4,000 (a VIP Bling table for 8 at BLING, or a club table at The Mansion) up to AED 15,000 for front-stage VIP at BLU Dubai. Read how table bookings in Dubai work.
Which Dubai nightclub is best for your night?
Hip-hop and R&B: BLU Dubai, The Mansion and BLING. See our hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats guide.
Latin and reggaeton: The Myth (Caprichosa, La Rumba and Red Cirque) and PAPA Dubai (Papasito and La Latina).
House and international DJs: House Rules at The Penthouse, and Pacha ICONS for open-air nights.
A ladies night: Lolly at The Myth and HERS at BLU Dubai on Tuesdays, and Juicy Wednesdays at The Mansion.
A show with your night: the dancers and sparkler bottle service at PAPA Dubai, the champagne show at BLING and ToyRoom Cabaret at The Mansion.
Skyline views: The Penthouse on Palm Jumeirah and BLU Dubai on the 32nd floor.
Dinner first: Japanese food at The Penthouse before the club opens.
What should you know before you go?
Bring a physical ID: every club in this guide is 21+, and BLU Dubai and The Myth ask for a valid physical ID.
Arrive before 1 AM: free entry and free drinks for ladies usually end at 1 AM.
Dress the part: smart casual at most clubs, and streetwear or casual chic at BLU Dubai. Read our Dubai club dress code guide.
Groups of guys: book a table for weekends; it’s the surest way in. See how to get into Dubai clubs.
How do you book a nightclub in Dubai?
Pick a club from all Dubai venues or a night from upcoming events, tap Book now and tell us how many of you are going. We check availability with the venue, and a host confirms on WhatsApp. There are no booking fees: you pay the venue on the night. For this week’s best nights, see parties in Dubai this week.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best nightclub in Dubai?
It depends on your music. For hip-hop and live shows, BLU Dubai in Business Bay; for Latin and reggaeton, The Myth in Downtown; for a themed party with dancers, PAPA Dubai; for champagne shows and luxury, BLING on Palm Jumeirah; for a rooftop with house DJs, The Penthouse; and in JVC, The Mansion.
How much is entry to nightclubs in Dubai?
Ladies often enter free: until 1 AM at The Myth, PAPA Dubai and The Mansion, and on our guestlist at BLU Dubai. Gents usually pay AED 100–200, often with one to three drinks included. Bar entry at BLING is AED 300 per person with three drinks.
Which nightclubs in Dubai are open every night?
BLU Dubai, The Mansion and The Penthouse are open every night of the week. PAPA Dubai is closed on Sundays, The Myth on Mondays, and BLING on Mondays and Wednesdays.
What is the age limit for nightclubs in Dubai?
21. Every club in this guide is 21+ and the door checks ID, so bring a valid physical ID such as your passport or Emirates ID.
What time do Dubai nightclubs open and close?
Doors open from 9 PM at The Mansion, 10 PM at BLU Dubai, BLING and The Penthouse, and 11 PM at The Myth and PAPA Dubai. BLU Dubai, PAPA Dubai, The Myth, BLING and The Mansion close at 4 AM, and The Penthouse at 3 AM.
