Dubai is known for its luxury shopping, stunning architecture, and glamorous nightlife – but wining and dining in Dubai can really start to hurt the hip pocket if you’re paying full bar prices every time you buy a beverage.
Whilst weekend brunches in Dubai provide an opportunity to package your food and drinks at incredible prices, what about midweek or when you’re only after a quick drink?
Sip up and sit back, Dubai may have a reputation as a glitzy and pricey city to visit, but if you plan your moves in advance, you can find some superb happy hour deals across the city to help significantly reduce the cost of a Dubai trip.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing drink after work or a fun night out with friends who are visiting without breaking the bank, Dubai’s happy hour scene has something for everyone.
Pro Tip: Always drink responsibly! Whilst alcohol consumption in Dubai is legal, as long as you’re drinking on a licenced premises, being drunk and disoredery and acting inappropriately is not! Always bear in mind your consumptions levels and behaviour when taking advantage of any of these great drinking deal offers in Dubai
15 Best Daily Happy Hours in Dubai
The search for the best cheap drink deals in Dubai is always on! People visit bars all over Dubai to sip the finest wine and taste the most appetizing hors d’oeuvres at discounted prices they won’t get during regular hours.
Here’s our list of what we believe to be the 15 best daily Dubai happy hour deals you’ll find in 2023 (and where to find them!):
Times and pricing are correct at the time of publication, but things can change in Dubai along with the seasons, so always contact the venue in advance to be sure any particular deals are still on!
1. Urban Bar and Kitchen (UBK)
Are you looking for a happy hour that lasts all day? You can find it at Urban Bar and Kitchen, a cool pub with an English garden vibe and an air-conditioned terrace. Here, you’ll find a selection of beers, wine, spirits, and several house drinks just for AED 33 all day.
Where To Find It
- UBK is located in Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster A, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and operates daily from 12:00 pm to 1:00 am.
Learn More at UBK, Movenpick
2. The Notorious
The Notorious is another pub offering Dubai’s best happy hour deals. It is an Irish-style pub that is a dream come true for beer lovers! All day, every day, you get some of the best-selected varieties of alcoholic drinks for only AED 35.
Where To Find It
- The Notorious is located in DoubleTree By Hilton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and is open from 12 pm to midnight from Monday to Friday and 10:00 am to 1:00 am on the weekends.
Learn More at The Notorious
3. Icon Bar & Lounge
If you’re looking for cheap pubs in Dubai with the longest happy hours and the best deals, head over to the Icon Bar and Lounge. Relax in a comfortable environment while sipping some of the tastiest beverages for DHS 20! The best part? The happy hour lasts all day!
Where To Find It
- Icon Bar & Lounge is in Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City. It is open from 12:00 pm till 1:00 am every day.
Learn More at Icon Bar & Lounge
4. Roaring Rabbit
Roaring Rabbit is a relatively new British gastropub and sports bar on the Palm, offering a huge 10-hour happy hour on Fridays. During this time, the guests can enjoy 30% off all F&B.
Where To Find It
- Roaring Rabbit is in Taj Exotica Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah. Happy hour timings are 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Fridays.
Learn More at Roaring Rabbit
5. Nelson’s
Nelson’s takes Dubai happy hour to the next level by offering an 8-hour-long happy hour every day from 12 pm to 8 pm and a second happy hour for late-nighters from 12:30 am to 1:30 am. During these hours, you enjoy bottled and draught beer, house wine, and beer at a discounted rate in a traditional pub setup.
Where To Find It
- Nelson’s is located in Media Rotana, Barsha Heights, and has daily happy hours from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 12:30 am to 1:30 am.
Learn More at Nelson’s
6. 71 Sports Bar
The best happy hour is where you get discounted beverages alongside live sports! At 71 Sports Bar, you can enjoy this experience every day from 5 pm to 8 pm. During these hours, the guests can get selected drinks starting from only AED 29.
Where To Find It
- 71 Sports Bar is located at Trump International Golf Club, DAMAC Hills. It has happy hour from Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm and 12 pm to 8 pm on weekends.
Learn More at @71SportsBar
7. Attiko
Attiko is a pan-Asian restaurant in Dubai, perfect for late-night gatherings and events. However, for people who get free from work earlier, they offer a happy hour from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with discounts on select fruity beverages.
Where To Find It
- Attiko is situated in W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, Al Sufouh, and has happy hours every day from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Learn More at Attiko
8. Bai Bar & Terrace
You can find one of Dubai’s best happy hour deals at Bai Bar & Terrace. Not only does it offer selected drinks for just AED 25, but it also offers a 50% discount on the total bill. How’s that for an uplifting happy hour?
Where To Find It
- Bai Bar & Terrace is located at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View, and operates daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Learn More at Bai Bar & Terrace
9. Bliss 6
Two drinks for the price of one? That’s Bliss 6 for you! This bar has a happy hour every day from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with an exclusive buy one, get one free offer. You get one free on every drink you buy at a discounted rate of AED 48!
Where To Find It
- Bliss 6 is in Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road. It has a happy hour every day from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Learn More at Bliss 6
10. Jazz @ Pizza Express
If you’re looking for an all-day happy hour that offers discounts on drinks and dinner items, make your way to Jazz @ Pizza Express!
The happening bar offers a daily happy hour from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and extended happy hour on Mondays from 12:00 pm all the way to 1:00 am. The highlight of the happy hour is discounted drinks starting from AED 17, plus an amazing dinner offering a classic pizza and five beer bottles for just AED 150. Now that’s a happy hour I’d never want to miss!
Where To Find It
- Jazz @ Pizza Express is in Movenpick Hotel, Cluster A, Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Happy hour timings are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday and 12:00 pm to 1:00 am on Mondays.
Learn More at Jazz @ Pizza Express
11. Hoxton Bar & Urban Eatery
Most bars in Dubai offer extended happy hours, and Hoxton Bar & Urban Eatery is one of them. It offers an 8-hour-long happy hour every day from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, during which you get selected drinks at half price.
Where to Find?
- Hoxton Bar & Urban Eatery is in Armada Bluebay Hotel, Cluster P, Jumeirah Lake Towers. It operates daily from 12 pm to 8 pm.
Learn More at Hoxton Bar & Urban Eatery
12. Aqua Poolside Bar & Grill
Want to enjoy happy hour with a view? Head over to Aqua Poolside Bar & Grill every day between 4 pm and 7 pm and taste the finest alcoholic beverages for as cheap as DHS 32, with a spectacular poolside view of JW Marriott Marquis.
Where To Find It
- Aqua Poolside Bar & Grill is located in JW Marriott Marquis, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, and you can enjoy happy hour from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Learn More at Aqua Poolside Bar & Grill
13. Hi Five
Hi Five is a casual rooftop bar in Dubai that offers plenty of amazing deals on meals all throughout the week. However, if you’re particularly interested in happy hour, it takes place every day between 12 pm and 8 pm. During these hours, you can get selected drinks at prices as low as AED 25.
Where To Find It
- Hi Five is located in Holiday Inn Express Dubai, Internet City. Happy hour in this bar runs from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm every single day.
Learn More at Hi Five Dubai
14. JB’s Gastropub
We all know about the high-end service at Amwaj Rotana. Therefore, if you’re up to downing some premium-class beverages, plan a visit to JB’s Gastropub! It has an extended happy hour from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where you can order some selected drinks at special prices. But that’s not all!
If you’re a night owl, Gastropub has a special happy hour for you too! Every day, from midnight till 2:00 am, there’s a discount on house drinks. Therefore, whether you get off work early or plan a late-night wine and dine experience, JB’s Gastropub has something for everyone.
Where To Find It
- JB’s Gastropub is located in Amwaj Rotana, JBR, Dubai, and operates daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Learn More at JB’s Gastropub
15. McGettigan’s
The last Dubai happy hour bar on our list is McGettigans. This Irish-style pub offers daily happy hour from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and has amazingly priced beers, spirits, wines, and ciders ranging from DHS 30 to 33.
Where To Find It
- There are several branches in Dubai; our favourite is McGettigan’s in Cluster J, Jumeirah Lake Towers, with happy hour from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Learn More at McGettigan’s JLT
There are plenty more bars in Dubai offering weekly specials, brunch deals, and so much more, but we’ve tried to keep our list of Dubai happy hour deals to those venues we know consistently provide daily happy hour deals.
Got a daily happy hour deal in Dubai you think we’re missing? Emial the team at dubaitravelplanner@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can add you to our list!
No matter when you’re visiting Dubai, there’ll be a bar open that offers a discount to help you save your dirhams for more of the exciting adventure activities, theme parks, shows and shopping that Dubai is famous for!
More on Drinking & Nightlife in Dubai
Whilst it’s a common misnomer that Dubai is “dry” as it’s a Muslim country, on the contrary, Dubai and most (but not all) parts of the UAE allow for the consumption of alcohol – and often on a grand scale!
But all things in moderation. Whilst alcohol can be purchased in Dubai at licensed venues, being drunk and disorderly or driving whilst under the influence are both strict no-nos. Up next planning your trip to Dubai, you may also want to check out:
- The exact rules around alcohol and drinking in Dubai – including whether tourists can buy from bottle shops and most up-to-date laws.
- Is alcohol served on Emirates Airlines? What happens when it comes to international travel with the Dubai-based airline.
- The best bars and clubs around Dubai Marina & JBR – many of our bars here are in the fabulous Dubai Marina and JBR neighbourhood; here are a few more ideas to continue your evening after happy hour.
- Rooftop bars in Dubai you’ve got to try – from epic views to sunset sips, these are our favourite, often hidden, spots to enjoy the Dubai skyline.
- Where to get the best sundowners in Dubai – sunset like no other! Many of these venues also offer early evening specials.
- Find the best of Dubai after dark -plus, we share our favourite dinner & show combos, and nightclubs for those who like to take the party late into the night.
- Not drinking? What about an evening partaking in some of the best Shisha cafes and restaurants in Dubai?
Before you go… More important things you should know when planning a trip to Dubai
- Pop into our essential planning information page, it includes everything you need to know about getting around Dubai, a handy guide on what to pack, and top tips for first-timers on the do’s and don’ts, laws, and customs to be aware of.
- Check out this incredible list of 150+ places you should visit when you’re in Dubai.
- Pick up a Dubai Pass from iVenture or a Go City Dubai Pass to save up to 50% on top Dubai attractions.
- Don’t forget to pack your travel insurance!!!
- Discover the best areas to stay in Dubai, or bag a bargain on your accommodation here:
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