In the centre of Dubai, Downtown and Business Bay hold three of the city’s busiest nightclubs: PAPA Dubai and BLU Dubai in the same complex at Al Habtoor City, and The Myth at Sofitel Dubai Downtown. Between them there’s a party every night of the week, from hip-hop and trap to Latin, reggaeton and house. Here’s what’s on each night, what it costs and how to book. For tonight’s plans, see what’s on tonight.
Where to go out in Downtown and Business Bay
PAPA Dubai, Business Bay: on Level 3 of The Atrium at Al Habtoor City, a different themed party every night from Monday to Saturday, 11 PM to 4 AM, with resident DJs, dancers, live shows and sparkler bottle service. Mama’s Brunch runs on Saturday afternoons.
BLU Dubai, Business Bay: a multi-level club on the 32nd floor of V Hotel, open every night from 10 PM to 4 AM, with hip-hop, trap, R&B and Afrobeats, live artist shows and skyline views. Since opening in 2021, it has hosted artists like Chris Brown, Quavo and Wizkid.
The Myth, Downtown: a 500-capacity club on the ground floor of Sofitel Dubai Downtown, built like an amphitheatre with the DJ in the centre, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 PM to 4 AM, with Latin, reggaeton, hip-hop and R&B, performers and lasers.
PAPA Dubai and BLU Dubai are both at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City, on Sheikh Zayed Road, with valet parking at both. The Myth is on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai.
What’s on each night
Monday: Bad Decisions at PAPA Dubai (open format, ladies night) and Big Mondays at BLU Dubai (all hip-hop). The Myth is closed.
Tuesday: HERS at BLU Dubai and Lolly at The Myth (both ladies nights), and French Kiss at PAPA Dubai (house).
Wednesday: District at The Myth (hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats), Urban Wednesdays at BLU Dubai (hip-hop, R&B and dancehall) and Papasito at PAPA Dubai (Latin house and reggaeton).
Thursday: Caprichosa at The Myth (reggaeton and commercial), Shutdown at BLU Dubai (trap) and Code Black at PAPA Dubai (open format).
Friday: King Papa at PAPA Dubai (hip-hop, Afro and R&B), La Rumba at The Myth (Latin) and Localand at BLU Dubai (urban, Afro and house, with live performances).
Saturday: Mama’s Brunch at PAPA Dubai from 4 PM to 9 PM, then La Latina (Latin and reggaeton); The BLU Show at BLU Dubai (all music styles, performances and surprise artists); and P.O.V. at The Myth (hip-hop, R&B and commercial).
Sunday: La Parisienne by Futur at BLU Dubai (a Paris-meets-Dubai party) and Red Cirque at The Myth (Latin, with a circus theme). PAPA Dubai is closed.
For the full line-up night by night, see upcoming events.
Ladies nights in Downtown and Business Bay
Monday: Bad Decisions at PAPA Dubai, free entry with three drinks until 1 AM.
Tuesday, the big one: HERS at BLU Dubai, free entry and complimentary drinks until 1 AM; Lolly at The Myth, free entry until 1 AM with three house drinks all night; and French Kiss at PAPA Dubai, free entry with three drinks.
Wednesday to Sunday at The Myth: free entry with three house drinks until 1 AM, then AED 100 including two drinks after 1 AM.
Wednesday to Saturday at PAPA Dubai: free entry with two drinks until 1 AM at Papasito and La Latina, and three drinks at Code Black and King Papa.
Other nights at BLU Dubai: complimentary bar entry on our guestlist, subject to availability.
For every free deal across the city, see our ladies nights guide and this week’s ladies nights.
How much does a night out cost?
Entry depends on the club and the night. These are the current prices, and each event page shows the price for that night:
PAPA Dubai: ladies enter free with drinks until 1 AM. Gents pay AED 100 on Mondays and AED 150 from Tuesday to Saturday, including one drink.
The Myth: gents pay AED 150 including one house drink, and male cabin crew enter free. Ladies enter free until 1 AM with three house drinks.
BLU Dubai: most nights have an entry fee that sometimes includes 1–2 drinks, and the price changes by night and for live shows. Ladies get complimentary bar entry on our guestlist, subject to availability.
A table is a minimum spend: the amount your group spends on drinks and food that night, not a fee on top. Tables start from:
PAPA Dubai: AED 1,000 from Monday to Wednesday and AED 2,000 from Thursday to Saturday.
BLU Dubai: AED 1,000 for a high table for two, AED 2,000 for a lounge table, AED 3,000–4,000 for a group table (4–8 guests), AED 6,000–8,000 for a VIP booth (6–8 guests), and AED 10,000 next to the stage or AED 15,000 for front-stage VIP.
The Myth: AED 2,000 for a high table (2–4 guests), from AED 3,000 for VIP Silver (up to 6), from AED 5,000 for VIP Gold (up to 8) and from AED 7,000 for VVIP (up to 8), plus AED 1,000 for each extra guest.
Read how table bookings in Dubai work.
Dress code and door rules
Age: all three clubs are 21+. BLU Dubai is strictly 21+, and both BLU Dubai and The Myth ask for a valid physical ID.
PAPA Dubai: smart and stylish, and the door team has the final say.
BLU Dubai: streetwear or casual chic. No flip-flops, beachwear, kanduras, scarves or face coverings.
The Myth: smart casual. Dress to impress; the door team has the final say.
Timing: free entry and free drinks for ladies usually end at 1 AM, and BLU Dubai fills up fast, so arrive early. Booking is recommended for weekends at PAPA Dubai.
More in our Dubai club dress code guide and how to get into Dubai clubs.
Which club is right for your night?
Hip-hop and trap: BLU Dubai, from Big Mondays to Shutdown on Thursdays, plus District and P.O.V. at The Myth and King Papa at PAPA Dubai. See our hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats guide.
Latin and reggaeton: The Myth on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, and PAPA Dubai on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
House: French Kiss at PAPA Dubai on Tuesdays, and Localand at BLU Dubai on Fridays.
A show with your night: dancers and sparkler bottle service at PAPA Dubai, performers and lasers at The Myth, and surprise artists at The BLU Show on Saturdays.
Skyline views: BLU Dubai on the 32nd floor.
A Sunday night: La Parisienne by Futur at BLU Dubai or Red Cirque at The Myth.
An afternoon party: Mama’s Brunch at PAPA Dubai on Saturdays, with packages from AED 299. See our best brunches in Dubai.
Want the full story on one club? Read our PAPA Dubai guide, BLU Dubai guide and The Myth guide, or compare them with the rest in the best nightclubs in Dubai.
How to book
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 are the best clubs in Downtown Dubai and Business Bay?
PAPA Dubai and BLU Dubai at V Hotel, Al Habtoor City in Business Bay, and The Myth at Sofitel Dubai Downtown. BLU is known for hip-hop, trap and live artist shows, PAPA for a themed party every night with dancers, and The Myth for Latin, reggaeton and hip-hop in an amphitheatre-style room.
Which clubs are open on Sunday in Downtown and Business Bay?
BLU Dubai, with La Parisienne by Futur, and The Myth, with Red Cirque. PAPA Dubai is closed on Sundays, and The Myth is closed on Mondays.
Is there a ladies night in Business Bay and Downtown?
Every night. Tuesday is the biggest, with HERS at BLU Dubai, Lolly at The Myth and French Kiss at PAPA Dubai. On most other nights ladies enter free with drinks until 1 AM at PAPA Dubai and The Myth, and get complimentary bar entry on our guestlist at BLU Dubai, subject to availability.
How much is entry at PAPA, BLU and The Myth?
Gents pay AED 100–150 including one drink at PAPA Dubai and AED 150 including one house drink at The Myth. At BLU Dubai most nights have an entry fee that changes by night and for live shows. Ladies often enter free with drinks until 1 AM.
