19 amazing ladies nights in Dubai

DIFC

Shhh it’s gossip time!
There’s no need to wait until Tuesday for ladies night. Every Sunday, Bazxar lets ladies kick the night off in style by treating them to three free complimentary drinks from 8pm onwards. That’s not, the chic DIFC haunt will also be giving ladies 40 percent off their total bill while mixed groups receive a generous discount of 25 percent on their final bill – see, at Bazxar everybody wins.
When: 8pm-11pm, Sundays
Where: Bazxar, Building No 4
Contact: +971 4 355 1111, website

Mint Leaf of London Dubai
Ladies can enjoy three complimentary drinks, live entertainment and a 30 percent discount on all of its incredible menu items. The Lahori murgh tikka is one of the many must-trys. Now, that you’re sold on the night, remember to get there early because it fills up pretty fast.
When: 7pm-11pm, Mondays
Where: Emirates Financial Towers
Contact: +971 4 706 0900, 

Caramel
Known for its cool, laidback attitude, this American-style joint will rid you of all your mid-week woes with its great views, friendly staff and excellent food menu that features tasty dishes such as their signature chicken lollipops, crispy lobster tail and burrata cheese. The unlimited bubbles offer isn’t bad either and is one of the reasons this is still a firm favourite on Tuesdays.
When: 6pm-9pm, Tuesdays
Where: Precinct Building 3
Contact: +971 4 425 6677, website

MEDIA CITY/ BARSHA HEIGHTS

Ladies First
Ladies receive four complimentary drinks and 20 percent off dining every single Saturday! Hip-Hop fans will love the back to back tracks from 8pm to 11pm, while RnB lovers will love their club classics that play from 11pm to 3am.
When: 8pm-3am, Saturdays
Where: Lucky Voice Dubai, Grand Millennium Hotel Barsha Heights
Contact: 800 58259, 

I Wanna Be Loved By Q 
For just AED99, ladies recieve three drinks and three dishes. Best bit? It’s twice a week. The live entertainment provided by DJ Andy Swift isn’t bad either.
When: 6pm-1am, Tuesdays. 8pm – 1am, Saturdays
Where: Q43, Media One Hotel, Media City
Contact: +971 4 443 5403, 

JLT

Nola
The deal: Four free cocktails and 50 percent off the food bill. We recommend that you book a table and take advantage of the discount on food. You can order anything from the normal food menu, so we jumped straight in and ordered the Cornflake Chicken, which is flavoured with Cajun spices served with an irresistibly gooey zucchini and Parmesan waffle. The Nola burger, which comes with hand-cut fries and homemade coleslaw, is also a solid choice.
The atmosphere: We walked through the doors at Nola on a Tuesday for our 8pm reservation and the place was already packed. The live singer Carrie Gibson and her jazz band were in full swing, the bar was crowded and the tables were full.
Waiters and waitresses were weaving in and out of standing guests with trays full of food while tables were busy with friends chatting the night away over the sound of live jazz.
It sounds hectic and it was, but in a relaxing mid-week catch-up-with-friends kind of way. A nice touch is that you don’t have to dress up as it’s all pretty chilled.
Make or break: The service was good and our glasses were never empty, even when the restaurant and bar was full.
Element of surprise: We expected only women would be here on a Tuesday, but the men are just as keen to have that middle-of-the-week catch-up and can enjoy the benefits of the 5pm-8pm happy hour. Also, we left at around 10.30pm and people were still queuing to get in.
Female-to-male ratio: Hard to tell exactly, but it was a good mix.
Creep levels: Zero
Would you go back? Nola is one of our favourite venues and it makes us wonder why we don’t do this every Tuesday.
When: 6pm-12am, Tuesdays
Where: Armada Hotel, Cluster P
Contact: +971 4 399 8155, website

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Spice & Ice
The place that loves a bit of dry ice… The bar area here is pretty cool and you can expect commercial hip-hop coming from the speakers, friendly staff and great service. The dress code says “dress to impress”, but smart casual or work wear will do just fine. It gets very busy and it is pretty loud. More of a let-your-hair-down place than one for a good catch-up. The deal is pretty impressive, ladies get unlimited compliementary house beverages and 25 percent off their food bill.
When: 6pm-1am, Tuesdays
Where: Movenpick Hotel, Cluster A, JLT
Contact: +971 4 275 9088, website

BUSINESS BAY

Whispering Angels
The deal: Two compliementary drinks and 30 percent off the bill afterwards.
The atmosphere: We’re big fans of Treehouse. The view gives it prime position on our to-do list every time we have a visitor, and cool vibes attract a stylish crowd without it being pretentious.
The music is kept at a just about conversation-friendly volume (maybe that’s why it’s called Whispering Angels?) and we love the decor. Trees line the sides of the terrace and tall candles are dotted around, making the place feel atmospheric.
And, being in the same hotel as Billionaire Mansion is a massive plus point, as the deal offers a great starting point for a big night out.
Make or break: Everything about this place is great, the only downside to it is that it’s just two free drinks. Surely every ladies night should have a three-drink minimum? No? Please?
Element of surprise: It gets pretty busy, so get there early if you don’t want to stand.
Female-to-male ratio: Evenly split.
Creep levels: Zero
Would you go back: Yes, and we already have.
Where: Treehouse, Taj Hotel, Business Bay
When: 7pm-1am, Tuesdays
Contact: +971 50 648 3083, 

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Billionaire Mansion
Four free drinks for ladies… Every. Single. Night. This is a place where people go to party. Think bottle service with sparklers on top and people dressed up to go “out out”. It’s well worth going earlier and enjoying dinner at the Japanese and Italian restaurant. Queues can be quite long, though.
When: Every night
Where: Taj Dubai
Contact: +971 4 510 3100, website

Blinq Cocktail Lounge
Another very stylish venue jumping on the every-night-is-ladies-night bandwagon. Could ladies night be the new happy hour? Possibly, but before the trend takes hold choose a night and visit Blinq Cocktail Lounge. The cocktail-of-the-day will be kept flowing all night long and ladies enjoy 40 percent off all à la carte food and other beverages. Expect a fun, glitzy atmosphere, so make sure you stay on for a dance, too.
When: 6pm-12am, every night
Where: The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City
Contact: +971 4 437 3333, 

L80’s Night on Wet Deck
If you are after the “wow” factor, look no further than W Hotel Dubai. They know a good party and will take you right back to the 1980s every Tuesday night. Sequins, leggings and backcombed hair-dos are encouraged at L80’s Night Pool Party. Dance to 80s and 90s party tunes and ladies can enjoy unlimited house concoctions all night.
When: 8pm to late, Tuesdays
Where: W Hotel, Al Habtoor City
Contact: +971 4 436 6666, 

JBR

Ramusake
The deal: Free flowing grape.
The atmosphere: The place was heaving right out on to the outside terrace. The music is good – hip-hop and RnB spun by DJ Adam Graca – and the bar was three people thick and you can only ask for one drink at a time.
That said, the bartenders were fun, the crowd was young and the atmosphere electric. It’s the place to be right now and not just for ladies. In fact, on walking in, a group of lads eagerly tried to push through with us. “We forgot to book a table!” Nice try, chaps.
Make or break: Book a table if only to get inside quicker or make a night of it by having dinner, too – the Japanese food is exceptionally good.
Element of surprise: Just how busy it is. The mistake we made was pretty epic. “Do you have a reservation?” the lady on the door asked at the end of a 15-minute queue. Big fail on a busy night like this, but we got in and enjoyed a few drinks.
Female-to-male ratio: 60-40 women to men.
Creep levels: There are a lot of guys in there, but the atmosphere remains fun.
Would you go back? Yes and if in true Dubai fashion this night loses its heat and numbers dwindle a little, well that’s fine, too.
When: 8pm-12am, Wednesdays
Where: Double Tree by Hilton, JBR
Contact: +971 4 559 5300, 

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Maine Oyster Bar and Grill
This was a big hit last year, but is in danger of being eclipsed by the likes of Ramusake which is in close proximity. The offer is free flowing grape from 8pm-12pm and while you used to be able to enjoy this while dining, it is now restricted to the bar area only – which is quite cramped. We’d say book Ramusake for 9pm and enjoy a drink or two here before heading upstairs.
When: 8pm-12pm, Tuesdays
Where: Double Tree by Hilton, JBR
Contact: +971 4 457 6719, 

Tribeca
If you really want to go for it, Tribeca is a hop, skip and a jump from Double Tree by Hilton in JBR. Their Queen Bee ladies night offers free bubbly and house beverages from 8pm until 1.30am. Plus there’s 50 percent off main meals.
We walked into the usual party atmosphere Tribeca radiates whether there’s 50 people dancing or three friends who “really love this song”. It’s a fun extension to flip ladies night into a midweek blowout if that’s what you are after.
When: 8pm-1.30am, Wednesdays
Where: Ocean View Hotel, JBR
Contact: +971 50 345 6067, 

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

Memoirs of a Geisha ladies night
Ladies are treated to four hours of free-flowing drinks and back-to-back tracks spun by resident DJ Rafael every Tuesday. There’s also a 10-course tasting menu that features a number of the venue’s signature dishes for just AED189 per pair sharing.
If you don’t fancy eating in the lounge area, you can enjoy your meal in the restaurant, just be sure to make a booking.
When: 7pm-11pm, every Tuesday
Where: OKKU, H Hotel
Contact: +971 4 501 8777, 

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Leave Your Boyfriend At Home
While most ladies’ nights offer a few free drinks, Cavalli Club has gone all out with free drinks until the early hours – as well as a special three-course ladies night menu for AED150. The venue is everything here: think a huge space with loud prints and massive chandeliers, and the dress code is “strictly fabulous, no effort no entry”.
If you’re in the mood for loud music and plenty of dancing, they’ve got it covered. And, pay attention to the name, eh?
When: 8.30pm-3am, Tuesdays
Where: Cavalli Club Dubai, Fairmont Dubai
Contact: +971 50 991 0400, website

Nezesaussi Grill
Unlike most traditional ladies nights in Dubai, this Southern Hemispere place is all about the food – with a free main course for ladies who spend AED50 or more on drink. Enjoy hearty bites from the grill, beef pies and lots of chicken – perfect for hump-day comfort food and catch ups.
When: 6pm-9pm, Tuesdays
Where: Al Manzil Hotel, Downtown Dubai
Contact: +971 4 428 5888, 

Envii at Vii Dubai
Get ready for this. The Vii Lounge has re-launched their “EnVii” ladies night with an open bar. Yes anything you want is free ladies from 8pm until 1am and there’s 30 percent off the bar food menu in case you need some sushi soakage. Kick on the terrace surrounded by pretty greenery while enjoying tunes spun by DJ Kennedy’s mashup
of old soul, funk, RnB and current hits.
When: 8pm-1am, Tuesdays
Where: The Conrad Hotel
Contact: +971 50 169 6777, 

Le Soir
When an event bills itself as “not for the faint-hearted” how could any sane woman refuse? Fire-eaters, pole dancers you name it, Cirque Le Soir delivers.
When: 8pm-1am, Wednesdays
Where: Fairmont Dubai
Contact: +971 50 995 5400,