Dubai is a city where you can drink, dine and dance – all in the same place! Dubai has a host of atmospheric venues with live entertainment from dancers to live musicians, acrobats and even cabaret. Top Spots Dubai has rounded up the top 10 live entertainment dining spots to take your evening meal up to new levels.
1. Billionaire Dubai, Business Bay
Lovers of luxury will appreciate Billionaire Dubai. The concept has previously been awarded the Best Dinner and a Show award. Dine on pan-Asian cuisine in a supper-club-style restaurant, while dancers, singers, and acrobats amaze you. Expect sparklers in bottles and Gatsby-style decadence. VIPs head backstage for the post-show experience which includes an exclusive lounge for the after-party.
2. Birds Dubai, Address Downtown
Nestled on the 63rd floor of Address Downtown, Birds Dubai offers guests a sky-high dining experience with stunning views of Burj Khalifa. Enjoy a unique theatrical dining experience featuring contemporary Japanese fusion cuisine.
3. The Theater, Trade Centre
The Theater is located inside Fairmont Dubai hotel and is a luxurious cabaret and dinner club with a difference. Each show follows its own theatrical theme meaning you can return time and time again and see something new. Ariel dancers have been flown in from Las Vegas. Dine on an indulgent menu that features truffle and caviar dishes. The stage runs throughout the venue meaning every table can enjoy the show in full view. There are several bars inside The Theater to keep you fuelled throughout the night.
4. Dream Dubai, JBR
Dream Dubai promises a “dream-like” combination of art, performance and culinary innovation. Entertainment spans singers, dancers, acrobats as well as special international guests. Tech-driven performances also include special effects like 3D mapping. Dine on a menu of fine Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. We recommend heading to Dream Dubai’s beach-side sister venue, Garden of Dreams, ahead of your visit for sundowners with a view.
5. Aretha, St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
Located at the St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Aretha is a live music restaurant inspired by the sixties and seventies. Inspired by the legendary Aretha Franklin, it features soul, R&B, with a touch of Arabic performances. The cuisine is international and top-notch in terms of quality.
6. Josette, DIFC
Josette welcomes Parisian glamor to the DIFC dining scene, inspired by the iconic French actress Josette Day. Expect a refined menu of reimagined French classics, including foie gras and escargot. Artistic director Sebastien Agius brings together exciting live performances of burlesque stars, tap dancers, and singers to deliver a classy theatrical dining experience viewing pleasure.
6. Opa, Sheikh Zayed Road
Opa takes its name from the Greek expression commonly used when someone smashes a plate either at a ceremony or accidentally! And smashing plates is all part of the fun at this dining concept – diners are invited to throw down their plates with passion and shout “Opa!”. Singing and dancing waiters keep the atmosphere lively. Guests dine on Greek favourites while Insta-friendly interiors are white and blue as per Greece’s tradition.
7. Babylon, DIFC
Babylon Dubai is located in the popular DIFC district. The upscale venue is a mix between a restaurant and a club, inspired by the ancient city of Babylon. Indulge in a sharing menu, which includes a sushi selection and seafood platters, with live entertainment and the finest hospitality.
8. PLAY, The H Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Rd
Located on the 36th floor of The H Dubai, the award-winning PLAY Restaurant and Lounge combines refined live entertainment with an ever-evolving menu of Mediterranean flavors for a gastronomic journey like no other. Diners can enjoy live entertainment including a percussionist, violinist, and saxophonist, alongside live acts and DJs.
10. Buddha Bar, Dubai Marina
A Dubai classic, Buddha Bar is an international franchise that has been drawing in the crowds since 2005. With Dubai Marina views and a rich oriental interior guests dine on Asian dishes from Japan, Thailand and China and dance to beats by the resident DJ as well as live percussionists, and performers.
