Night in Dubai
Sep 22, 2015, 2:20 am
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Night in Dubai
Hello everyone,
I have a few hours transit in Dubai at night (arriving at 1.30). A colleague flying with me wants to profit to have a quick look at the city and maybe have a drink (or two) in a rooftop before catching our early flight to Madrid, instead of spending the night in a hotel or in the lounge, as it is his first time in Dubai. Although I have stayed there many times, I don't know where to go at night. All the places I know close at 2.00 or do not have a lounge/pub with views. Do you know any, just to spend a couple hours before returning to the airport? Thanks a lot for your advises!
I have a few hours transit in Dubai at night (arriving at 1.30). A colleague flying with me wants to profit to have a quick look at the city and maybe have a drink (or two) in a rooftop before catching our early flight to Madrid, instead of spending the night in a hotel or in the lounge, as it is his first time in Dubai. Although I have stayed there many times, I don't know where to go at night. All the places I know close at 2.00 or do not have a lounge/pub with views. Do you know any, just to spend a couple hours before returning to the airport? Thanks a lot for your advises!
Last edited by Kant1979; Sep 22, 2015 at 2:37 am
Sep 22, 2015, 2:32 am
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You're going to be very hard pressed to find a rooftop bar open after 2am in Dubai. The next time you're in Dubai and have more time, I would very strongly recommend Iris, on top of the Oberoi in Business Bay. One of my favourite rooftop joints in the world.
Sep 22, 2015, 2:42 am
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If you don't find airport congestion at that time and somehow manage to get a taxi by 1:40 you should be just in time for either the IRIS or:
- 15 min ride to Level 43 Sky Lounge at the Sheraton Four Points (DIFC);
- 20 min ride to Vault at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (Business bay).
Have a try only if you feel very adventurous and wouldn't mind a wasted trip.
- 15 min ride to Level 43 Sky Lounge at the Sheraton Four Points (DIFC);
- 20 min ride to Vault at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (Business bay).
Have a try only if you feel very adventurous and wouldn't mind a wasted trip.
Sep 22, 2015, 2:50 am
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Sep 22, 2015, 3:08 am
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That's what I thought too, but I asked just in case any of you knew some bars closing later. I think we will just drive Sheikh Zayed Road for a while so that he can see Burj Khalifa a little bit closer and back to the airport. Thanks anyway!
Sep 22, 2015, 4:00 am
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If you don't find airport congestion at that time and somehow manage to get a taxi by 1:40 you should be just in time for either the IRIS or:
- 15 min ride to Level 43 Sky Lounge at the Sheraton Four Points (DIFC);
- 20 min ride to Vault at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (Business bay).
Have a try only if you feel very adventurous and wouldn't mind a wasted trip.
- 15 min ride to Level 43 Sky Lounge at the Sheraton Four Points (DIFC);
- 20 min ride to Vault at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (Business bay).
Have a try only if you feel very adventurous and wouldn't mind a wasted trip.
Awesome.
Sep 22, 2015, 5:11 am
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Don't want to argue over this but it's not impossible to land 15 minutes before ETA and be queuing at the taxi line just 20 minutes after. Not enough time for a drink but maybe just in time for a couple of pics from a rooftop.