Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
Apr 26th 2015, 7:21 am
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Re: Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
All bars in this country have sleezy lebos. They're like cockroaches. Everywhere and impossible to get rid of no matter how hard you try.
The thing about Barasti is that everyone goes there. So it's not just sleezy lebos and their Russian girlfriends on 9' heels. You might see some wild stuff, then again it could be a tame and chill night.
If you go to Barasti and find it's not your scene, walk to the Westin next door and take over a seating area on one of the terraces with sea views and have cocktails. It's pretty nice and relaxed.
There's also Buddha Bar at Grosvenor house. Post dinner it turns into a club of sorts. Definitely a pretentious crowd but fun.
The thing about Barasti is that everyone goes there. So it's not just sleezy lebos and their Russian girlfriends on 9' heels. You might see some wild stuff, then again it could be a tame and chill night.
If you go to Barasti and find it's not your scene, walk to the Westin next door and take over a seating area on one of the terraces with sea views and have cocktails. It's pretty nice and relaxed.
There's also Buddha Bar at Grosvenor house. Post dinner it turns into a club of sorts. Definitely a pretentious crowd but fun.
Apr 26th 2015, 7:48 am
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Re: Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
All bars in this country have sleezy lebos. They're like cockroaches. Everywhere and impossible to get rid of no matter how hard you try.
The thing about Barasti is that everyone goes there. So it's not just sleezy lebos and their Russian girlfriends on 9' heels. You might see some wild stuff, then again it could be a tame and chill night.
If you go to Barasti and find it's not your scene, walk to the Westin next door and take over a seating area on one of the terraces with sea views and have cocktails. It's pretty nice and relaxed.
There's also Buddha Bar at Grosvenor house. Post dinner it turns into a club of sorts. Definitely a pretentious crowd but fun.
The thing about Barasti is that everyone goes there. So it's not just sleezy lebos and their Russian girlfriends on 9' heels. You might see some wild stuff, then again it could be a tame and chill night.
If you go to Barasti and find it's not your scene, walk to the Westin next door and take over a seating area on one of the terraces with sea views and have cocktails. It's pretty nice and relaxed.
There's also Buddha Bar at Grosvenor house. Post dinner it turns into a club of sorts. Definitely a pretentious crowd but fun.
Apr 26th 2015, 8:08 am
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Re: Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
Thanks for all this, it's great to know. My friend said she went to barasti after brunch last weekend and it wasn't too good so not sure we will end up there now. Westin sounds like a good option then maybe on to Buddha bar depending how classy we will be after a drinking marathon!
Madinat as was mentioned is also good - there's Left Bank, Trader Vics, Barzar (bit shit IMO), Rivi Bar etc.
Apr 26th 2015, 8:22 am
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Re: Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
Cheers so many to choose from. If u find yourselves out on Friday 22nd may then come say hi ( I'm sure u will know who we r! Ha)
Apr 26th 2015, 9:37 am
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Barzar is not there any more - now a different bar (not been in so can't comment on what it's like
Apr 26th 2015, 9:55 am
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Apr 26th 2015, 10:19 am
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Was pretty popular for a bit. We used to go there a lot back in 2008-2011 before I left Dubai. Nice place, not too crowded or loud, could sit outdoors, not as dominated by tourists as the other drinking places. Sorry to hear it's closed.
Apr 26th 2015, 12:03 pm
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Re: Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
Thought you were talking about Rattlesnake for a bit, until I read back the thread....
Apr 30th 2015, 11:57 am
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Re: Where to go after brunch in Dubai?
There is new place opening in Madinat next to Cafe Rouge, K Lounge which is a karaoke bar. Not sure if it has actually opened yet.
Agency, Left Bank or Trader Vics aren't bad options in Madinat.
Agency, Left Bank or Trader Vics aren't bad options in Madinat.
Apr 30th 2015, 12:16 pm
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May 25th 2015, 1:45 pm
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Hey all, thanks for the recommendations. We literally rolled out of saffron brunch and headed to mcgettigans DWTC where we stayed for the duration. Greatly appreciated every1s advice :-)
May 25th 2015, 1:47 pm
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May 25th 2015, 1:50 pm
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