Fun and entertainment Dubai

The Dubai Autodrome is a must for motor sports enthusiasts in Dubai. This FIA-approved racing circuit offers unforgettable driving experiences for individuals and groups. Whether by car or motorcycle, enthusiasts can explore their vehicle's performance in a controlled and safe environment during track days. In addition, Dubai Autodrome is also home to the Kartdrome, a premier karting destination with a 1.2 km outdoor circuit and a 600-meter air-conditioned indoor track. Dubai Autodrome also hosts local and international motorsport events, offering free entry to spectators.

Perched on the ^52nd floor of the Marriott Harbour Hotel, The Observatory offers a breathtaking view of Palm Jumeirah. To get the most out of it, it's best to get there before the sun goes down, and honestly, if skydiving doesn't tempt you or a helicopter flight is too expensive for you, let yourself be tempted by this place, which is one of the only ones that allows you to observe the Palm and the buildings around it, as well as the Marina district. You won't regret it, even if the smell of cold cigarettes can be a little disturbing to the nostrils.

The timeless address of the big city parties. Its sound volume animates the sleepless nights of this hotel. We come to have fun, not to sleep, on two levels, three interconnected bars, as many different rhythmic sources, pints galore, slim youth, "porsché" executives, what a mess, comrade! At the end of the week, it's Etna around the DJ. However, fans of hype parties will be left wanting more... Here, we're more in a pub atmosphere. In Dubai, it's a bit of a bubble of oxygen for fans of good-natured parties.

Arabian tea house has been open since 1997 and offers a 100% authentic Emirati break. You're bound to love taking a break here. Located in the historic Al Fahidi district, its shady terrace is a popular spot for Emiratis who like to get back to their roots. The minty lemonade is a delight, and don't hesitate to try the camel milk, renowned for its concentrated vitamins: you can enjoy it as is or as an ice cream. It's a truly charming and endearing café!

Brass Monkey is a superb 12-lane bowling alley with a pool table, arcade and virtual reality games, and two restaurants where you can meet up with friends in the cool of the heat, in a beautiful pub atmosphere and retro decor. It's only open to those over 21, as alcoholic beverages are served and smoking is permitted in certain areas. A very relaxing afternoon in prospect. We recommend going either when it opens or during the week, as Brass Monkey has become very popular with the young people of Dubai.

As if suspended above the busy Sheikh Zayed Road, the terrace bar on the ^43rd floor of Four Points by Sheraton offers guests 360° views of the city and its skyscrapers. With no fuss or muss, this is a quiet place to come for a drink, comfortably seated in soft armchairs, before dining in one of Downtown's many restaurants. You'll be able to take some great photos of the skyscrapers.

The Buddha Bar, invented in Paris just after the Barfly by Raymond Visan, and its tintino-zen maze décor under red chandeliers, is also in Dubai where it offers a superb view of the marina via large bay windows. Oriental atmosphere, a bit ethereal, prolonged by very good cocktails. As far as the clientele is concerned, it's flash-bimbo and hype lovers will not be disappointed. Address still in sight in this district after several years of opening, which triggers the arrival of sensational DJs. You are sure to find always people.

This bar located on the ^44th floor of the hotel offers a superb 360 degree view of the lights of the Marina, the skyscrapers. In a cozy atmosphere, you feel like you are in a private lounge surrounded by black and white photos, sitting in club chairs, with animal skin cushions, Old England atmosphere. Choose from an amazing range of champagnes, cocktails and over 100 whiskies. We go there for a quiet and muffled atmosphere to have a last drink. It is also an excellent choice for a tête-à-tête.

Very popular all year round. We appreciate the terrace, especially in winter, because the brumisateurs in summer are not always pleasant to bear. The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Installed in the free zone of Media City since 2001, this space is in the open air, surrounded by lawns and more than 15,000 people can gather to attend these shows. Numerous concerts take place such as the jazz festival, but also concerts with internationally renowned artists such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Lionel Richie, The Stone Roses and JLoainsi... The Dubai Media City Amphitheatre is easily accessible by metro, tram and bus.

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It hadn't been done before, so it had to be invented: a pontoon gracefully languishing on the waves, allowing you to climb the gangways right up to the covered pavilion; 20 seconds between boat and armchair, sea and bar. Dock at night for a memorable evening, without even waiting for the precious Mediterranean tapas... The 101 is much more than a concept for fashionistas, of which there are many, but rather a highly successful and unusual blend of yachting and fooding. One of Dubai's most exclusive bars.

Two levels below the public observation platform, the Lounge offers a few armchairs for an early-morning drink or coffee. Our verdict: at such a height, unless you're glued to the glass with binoculars, you can't see anything clearly. But you're in the highest restaurant-bar on the planet, so for that reason alone, how could you not go for a drink? And if you can't get a ticket to the top, making a reservation for a coffee or a drink is an alternative away from the crowds. Reservations required.

At the heart of the Park Hyatt lies this Middle Eastern lounge on the banks of the Creek, illuminated by the yachts. As the sun sets, you can enjoy the intense fusion of nature and chic on the terrace while smoking a hookah. It's a little detour that's well worth taking after an intense day in old Dubai, wandering through the souks and neighborhoods of Shindagha and Al Fahidi. Just take a cab and you'll be there in a quarter of an hour. Small mezze menu.

On the 63rd floor of The Address Downtown Hotel, this cocktail bar flirts with vertigo. We love the climb that forces us to change elevators for the last step, and suddenly projects us in front of the spectacle of Burj and his vassals. A slight tingling sensation in our legs as we approach the bays over the deep emptiness, but the space with its Art Deco decoration, architecturized by astonishing pillars encircled by silver rings, immediately calms us down. It is often crowded in this mythical bar of the city. Portioned kitchen for small appetites.

This bar with a beautiful terrace overlooking the sea is, at the beginning, a Japanese restaurant which has nothing exceptional. But it has become an open-air bar with a DJ on Sunday nights, where the atmosphere is absolutely incredible. You will really have fun there, in the light of the moonlight. The clientele is elegant, but simple. You'll meet a lot of French-speaking expats in their 40s and 50s who like to sway or drink to the music of the 80s and 90s. A great opportunity to talk with them about life in Dubai.