Dubai drinks are expensive — AED 50-90 per cocktail at most venues. But between 4-8 PM, most bars and lounges slash prices by 50%. Happy hour is how Dubai residents and savvy tourists enjoy the city's nightlife without going bankrupt. Here are the best deals across every area.
Typical happy hour: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily (some venues start at 3 PM or end at 7 PM) What you get: 50% off selected drinks (cocktails, beers, wines, spirits) Some venues offer buy-one-get-one (BOGO) instead of 50% off A few venues include discounted bar snacks Regular prices vs happy hour: Drink Regular Price Happy Hour --- --- --- House cocktail AED 65-80 AED 32-40 Pint of beer AED 45-55 AED 22-27 Glass of wine AED 50-65 AED 25-32 Spirit + mixer AED 45-60 AED 22-30 Savings per person: If you have 3 drinks during happy hour instead of later, you save approximately AED 90-120 — enough for a nice dinner.
Dubai Marina & JBR Pier 7 — 7 restaurants across 7 floors, each with own happy hour. 4-7 PM. Barasti (Le Méridien) — Beach bar vibe, 4-7 PM, 50% off drinks. Lock Stock & Barrel — 4-8 PM, BOGO on selected drinks. Lucky Voice — 4-7 PM, 50% off, plus private karaoke rooms. Downtown & Business Bay Treehouse (Taj Hotel) — Rooftop with Burj Khalifa views, 5-7 PM. Billionaire Mansion — 4-7 PM, 50% off, impressive venue. Garden on 8 — Outdoor terrace, 4-7 PM, relaxed atmosphere. DIFC Zuma — Premium happy hour, 5-7 PM, selected drinks at 50% off. La Cantine du Faubourg — 4-7 PM, French-style bar with great food. Mint Leaf of London — 5-8 PM, Indian-inspired cocktails. Palm Jumeirah 101 Lounge (One&Only) — 5-7 PM, beach setting, premium drinks.
Find the best Dubai happy hours with 50% off drinks. Daily deals from 4-8 PM at Marina, JBR, Downtown, and DIFC bars. Save AED 40-60 per drink.