Dubai’s drinks scene doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re after a beachside beer on the Palm, a rooftop cocktail in Media City, or a classic pint at a proper Irish pub, there are more happy hour deals in this city than most people realise — and a good chunk of them start well below AED 35. Here’s the full list, sorted by price so you know exactly where to head.
Drinks from AED 26
NOLA Eatery & Social House — JLT
Where: NOLA Eatery & Social House, Cluster P, JLT
Happy hour: Daily 5PM–7PM
From: AED 26
A stylish New Orleans-inspired bar with live music, creative cocktails and a buzzing after-work atmosphere. Selected cocktails, wine, beer and spirits are all on happy hour — making this one of the best-value deals in the city right now.
Drinks from AED 27
JB’s Gastropub — JBR
Where: Amwaj Rotana, JBR
Happy hour: Daily 12PM–8PM
From: AED 27
A lively JBR gastropub with comfort food, live sports and a relaxed pub atmosphere. Amstel bottles from AED 27, Tiger bottles from AED 34, wine from AED 34, spirits from AED 35 and cocktails from AED 37. One of the longest happy hour windows on this list — running all the way to 8PM daily.
Drinks from AED 29
CQ French Brasserie — JLT / Barsha Heights
Where: JLT, Barsha Heights
Happy hour: Daily 4PM–7PM
From: AED 29
A relaxed French brasserie for wine, cocktails, oysters and classic French bites. Draught beer from AED 29, wine from AED 37, spirits from AED 35, cocktails from AED 39 — and Happy Oysters at AED 12 each, which might be the best deal on this entire list.
Logs & Embers — Palm Jumeirah
Where: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah
Happy hour: Mon–Fri 4PM–8PM
From: AED 29
A relaxed beachside smokehouse and bar, great for sunset drinks and casual catch-ups on the Palm. Draught beer, wine, spirits and cocktails all from AED 29. One of the better-value happy hours on the Palm, in one of its most laid-back settings.
Drinks from AED 30
Goose Island Tap House — JVC
Where: FIVE Jumeirah Village, JVC
Happy hour: Mon–Fri 12PM–9PM · Sat–Sun 12PM–8PM
From: AED 30
A lively neighbourhood gastropub with a relaxed, social vibe — great for casual drinks, sports and catching up with friends. Wines from AED 30, draught beer from AED 38, cocktails from AED 40. One of the longest happy hour windows in Dubai, running all day from noon.
Hillhouse Brasserie — Dubai Hills
Where: Hillhouse Brasserie, Dubai Hills Golf Club
Happy hour: Daily 1PM–7PM
From: AED 30
A bright, relaxed brasserie with a spacious terrace overlooking the greenery of Dubai Hills Golf Club. Wine, draught beer, spirits and cocktails all from AED 30 — great value for a setting this good. The terrace on a weekday afternoon is one of Dubai’s most underrated spots.
Drinks from AED 32
Bridgewater Tavern — Business Bay
Where: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay
Happy hour: Daily 4PM–7PM
From: AED 32
A relaxed sports bar with a spacious outdoor terrace overlooking Dubai Water Canal, perfect for after-work drinks, casual catch-ups and watching the game. Selected beers, wines, spirits and cocktails all from AED 32 — and the canal views make every drink feel like it’s worth more.
Le Petit Belge — Motor City
Where: Le Petit Belge, Park Inn by Radisson, Motor City
Happy hour: Daily 4PM–8PM
From: AED 32
A friendly Belgian neighbourhood gastropub with a relaxed atmosphere, outdoor seating and plenty of European pub vibes. House wine from AED 32, spirits from AED 32, bottled beer from AED 34. Solid value in a neighbourhood that doesn’t get enough credit.
Lah Lah — The Greens
Where: Lah Lah, Zabeel House The Greens
Happy hour: Daily 12PM–8PM
From: AED 32
A cool Pan-Asian hangout with a big outdoor terrace and a relaxed after-work atmosphere. Selected happy hour drinks from AED 32, with one of the most generous daily windows on this list — noon until 8PM.
Drinks from AED 33
Fibber Magee’s — Sheikh Zayed Road
Where: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Happy hour: Sun–Fri 10AM–7PM
From: AED 33
A proper old-school Irish pub with a cosy atmosphere, live music and plenty of character. House spirits from AED 33, house wine from AED 39, bottled beer from AED 35, draught from AED 42. One of the most atmospheric spots on this list — and the 10AM start makes it one of the earliest happy hours in Dubai.
Drinks from AED 34
Garden on 8 — Dubai Media City
Where: Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Happy hour: Daily 4PM–8PM
From: AED 34
A lively rooftop-style spot with big drinks, terrace vibes and a fun after-work atmosphere. Pints, house spirits, selected wines, beer buckets and classic cocktails all from AED 34. The Media City crowd makes this one of the liveliest happy hours on a weekday evening.
The Dubliner’s — Garhoud
Where: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
Happy hour: Daily 12PM–8PM
From: AED 34
A lively Irish pub with a warm traditional atmosphere, live entertainment and hearty pub favourites. Selected beers, wines and house spirits all from AED 34 — running noon to 8PM daily. One of Dubai’s most reliable happy hour institutions.
Drinks from AED 35
Goose Island Tap House — JBR
Where: JBR, Dubai
Happy hour: Mon–Thu 12PM–9PM · Fri–Sun 11AM–8PM
From: AED 35
A lively sports bar and gastropub with a fun, casual vibe — perfect for beers, drinks with friends and catching the game. Bottled beers from AED 35, house wines from AED 37, draught beer from AED 40. Another all-day offer from Goose Island, this time on the beachfront.
Mama Zonia — Dubai Marina
Where: Mama Zonia, Level 2, Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Happy hour: Mon–Sat 4PM–8PM · Sun 1PM–8PM
From: AED 35
A vibrant jungle-themed restaurant and bar with Marina views, cocktails and a lively atmosphere at Pier 7. Beer from AED 35, wine from AED 35, spirits from AED 35, cocktails from AED 38. The Marina skyline view at sunset makes this one of the most atmospheric happy hours on the water.
Lock, Stock & Barrel — JBR / Barsha Heights / Business Bay
Where: JBR, Barsha Heights and Business Bay
Happy hour: Mon–Sat 4PM–8PM · Sun 2PM–8PM
From: AED 35
A lively party bar with live music, big screens, pub food and a buzzing after-work atmosphere. Draught beer from AED 35, wine from AED 30, spirits from AED 35, cocktails from AED 35. Three locations means wherever you are in Dubai, there’s an LSB nearby.
McGettigan’s — Ibn Battuta
Where: Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate, Jebel Ali, Dubai
Happy hour: Daily 12PM–9PM
From: AED 35
A lively Irish pub with live sports, music and a buzzing atmosphere, perfect for casual drinks, catching the game and meeting friends. Selected beers, wines and house spirits from AED 35 — running daily from noon to 9PM, making it one of the longest windows on the list.
Crown & Lion — Barsha Heights
Where: Crown & Lion, Byblos Hotel, Barsha Heights
Happy hour: Mon–Fri 3PM–8PM · Sat 3PM–9PM · Sun 12PM–9PM
From: AED 35
A proper British pub with pool tables, live sports, classic pub grub and a lively neighbourhood atmosphere. Selected beers, wines and house spirits from AED 35. Extended hours on Saturday and Sunday make this a strong weekend option.
UBK — JLT
Where: Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT
Happy hour: Sat–Thu 12PM–8PM · Fri 12PM–6PM
From: AED 35
A fun neighbourhood bar with a large terrace, pool tables, live sport and a relaxed JLT atmosphere. Selected beer, wine, spirits and cocktails from AED 35 — with six days running until 8PM, this is one of the most consistent happy hour offers in JLT.
The Cheat Sheet
Not sure where to start? Here’s the quick version:
- Cheapest drinks: NOLA Eatery & Social House from AED 26
- Longest happy hour: Goose Island JVC — noon to 9PM on weekdays
- Best views: Mama Zonia (Marina) or Bridgewater Tavern (Dubai Canal)
- Best for groups: Lock, Stock & Barrel — three locations across the city
- Best Irish pub: Fibber Magee’s or The Dubliner’s
- Best hidden gem: Hillhouse Brasserie — golf club terrace, drinks from AED 30
- Best French vibes: CQ French Brasserie — oysters AED 12 each, beer from AED 29
