BY MORGAN VENISON
1. Mahiki
The Deal: Free ladies cocktails, Tuesdays (9pm-midnight)
The Club: The ultimate ladies night for when you just need to let loose. The eclectic mix of music from the past and present is guaranteed to have you dancing all night long. While the tiki-themed interiors makes the perfect surrounding for the fun crowd that frequents this hot spot. Not to mention some of the yummiest cocktails in town!
The Ensemble: Throw on your party dress and heels you can bust a move in.
The Location: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Road
Contact: (04) 3807731
2. Embassy
The Deal: Three free selected drinks (including bubbly and cocktails), Tuesdays and Wednesdays (7-10pm)
The Club: Spilling over three floors, Embassy has an incredible view of Dubai. The glamorous interior resonates with the crowd and ambience.
Catch up with the girls in the bar before making your way down to the always-heaving dance floor.
The Ensemble: Definitely don your favourite Louboutins, this is the spot to spot and be spotted.
The Location: Grosvenor House Tower Two, Dubai Marina
Contact: (04) 3998888
3. Gramercy
The Deal: Four complimentary cocktails, Tuesdays (7-11pm) Plus, there’s a special ladies night food menu for only Dhs40
The Bar: Let the live Latin music ease the stress of your day away. Classy and sophisticated, the Gramercy is the perfect after-work haunt. With mouthwatering cuisine the menu is a must try and with a special ladies night deal it would be rude not to!
The Ensemble: Something smart but still casual will go with the attitude of this bar.
The Location: DIFC, 312th Road
Contact: (04) 4377511
4. Media One Hotel
The Deal: Four free drinks (cocktails, spirits or wine), Tuesdays at Z:One (7-10pm) and complimentary cocktails free-flow, Wednesdays at M-Dek (8-11pm)
The Bars: Media One is good to us girls! Why have one ladies night a week when you can have two? On Tuesdays, chill out in Z:One – the cool cocktail bar in the lobby. On Wednesdays wind down upstairs at M-Dek poolbar where the chilled out tunes are sure to get you in the mood.
The Ensemble: Smart or casual… There’s always a mix of ladies in heels and flats, maxi’s and minis – wear what works for you.
The Location: Media One Hotel, Media City
Contact: (04) 4271000
5. Barasti Bar
The Deal: Ladies pay Dhs50 and receive a pink bubbly glass that ‘never stays empty’, Tuesdays (7.30-10pm)
The Beach Bar: Barasti have gone all out for their ladies night! From a pink carpet to the illuminated beach with pink globes, the ultimate girly tunes and no men allowed into the ladies area (until 9.30pm) – this is a true girly haven.
The Ensemble: We say go all out and pop on your best pink frock.
The Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road
Contact: (04) 3993333
6. Amika
The Deal: Complimentary mixed drinks, Tuesdays (10.30pm-1.30am)
Also the restaurant has a three course set menu plus one glass of grape for Dhs125
The Restaurant/Club: Begin your night sampling the fine cuisine of Amika’s resident chef, Maurizio Bosetti – several time award winner for his haute Italian cuisine. As the DJ gets behind the decks, let the hypnotic house tunes take you into the early hours of the morning.
The Ensemble: This is the place to go glam. Bring out the false lashes, five-inch heels and your finest LBD.
The Location: The H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact: (04) 3544005
7. Left Bank
The Deal: Three selected SKYY cocktails, Wednesdays (8pm-midnight)
The Bar: Hidden away alongside the picturesque waterways of the Madinat Jumierah, what better place to go for a low-key catch-up with the girls. Start the weekend early with an array of fruity cocktails determined to satisfy your taste buds!
The Ensemble: We say go straight from work, whacking on a statement necklace and some stilettos on route.
The Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Road
Contact: (04) 3686171
8. Blends
The Deal: Strawberry cocktails, Tuesdays (8pm-midnight)
Minty cocktails, Wednesdays (8pm-midnight)
Other cocktails, Thursdays and Fridays (8pm-midnight)
The Club: Get yourself groomed with the girls and head to Blends for an entertaining ladies night. With a great dance floor, prepare to bust out your best moves to the party playlist of current hits.
The Ensemble: Typical clubby gear: high heels and big hair.
The Location: The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact: (04) 4367777
9. XL Beach Club
The Deal: Three free cosmopolitans, Tuesdays (6pm-midnight)
The Club: The tent has come down so its time to head over to XL and enjoy the sea breeze. With great entertainment and live DJ, this is the perfect spot for those who want to party all night long! If your lucky you might get to experience one of the cabanas which comes complete with a Jacuzzi, lounge and bathroom.
The Ensemble: Anything goes but we recommend wedges, tousled tresses and a floaty sundress.
The Location: The Habtoor Grand Beach Resort, Dubai Marina
Contact: (04) 4084444
10. Senyar
The Deal: Three glasses of bubbly/house grape, Tuesdays (6pm-2am)
The Cocktail Bar: This two-tier cocktail bar in the Westin is the ideal place to spend your Tuesday. With a plush interior and extensive cocktail list it’s no wonder it attracts the region’s elite.
The Ensemble: Dress to impress, a chic frock and heels will do the job
The Location: Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Jumeirah Beach Road
Contact: (04) 3993333
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