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With very few exceptions, hotels are the
main focus for nightlife, since they are
the places that can serve alcohol.
Bars
The
rule of thumb seems to be anything so long
as it’s Western, with English pubs
the current preferred choice of watering
hole. The Tavern at the Sheraton Resort
& Towers, & Harvester’s Pub
at Sands Hotel are the best flag-fliers.
The Gauloises Club at Le Meridien is the
latest chic nightspot to arrive in the capital.
Dress is smart, & although it does have
a ‘no rules’ night, this really
means designer jeans & Versace T-shirts.
US bars are also popular, especially Heroes
(Crowne Plaza) & Island Exchange (Abu
Dhabi Grand), while the Hilton has two excellent
live music venues: Hemingway’s &
the Jazz Bar. The adjoining Tequilana is
also worth a look, particularly if the karaoke
urge gets the better of you. Other popular
venues include PJ O’Reilly’s,
an authentically Irishy pub at the Abu Dhabi
Grand, & 49er’s, at the Dana Hotel
– a combination Tex-Mex diner, bar
& nightclub, depending upon what time
you arrive, & hugely popular whenever.
Classic
Bars (Wine Bars)
There
are very few wine bars, but Chequers at
the Sands Hotel is definitely worth a viewing.
The selection is excellent, with superior
bar food culled from rabbit, venison &
other game, while the new black & chrome
decor will appeal to 80s nostalgists.
Music
clubs (Piano Bars)
Last
but not least, there are several piano bars
where more sophisticated evening entertainment
can be had. Vincent’s Bar at the Crowne
Plaza & The Piano Lounge at Abu Dhabi
Grand are two of the best.
DancingNightclubs
are numerous, although most of them aim
for a broader appeal by providing food earlier
in the evening. Among the more popular venues
are Colosseum at the Marina Club, with consistently
good live music, Le Gauloises Club at Le
Meridien, & Illusions at the Abu Dhabi
Grand.
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