Best Happy Hours in Dubai: 9 Offers by Time and Drink

Offer information checked 29 September 2026.

“Selected” and “from” prices can apply to only part of a drinks list. Each entry gives the terms the venue publishes and the detail worth confirming before you order.

At a glance

Nine ways to spend happy hour

Dhow & Anchor

Lobby level, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim · Weekdays, 12pm–6pm; weekends, 3pm–6pm.

If you want a proper pub afternoon beside the sea, Dhow & Anchor gives you a longer weekday window than weekend one: six hours from noon Monday to Friday, or a three-hour late-afternoon slot at weekends. Its current booking offer starts at AED30 per beverage; the British gastropub setting and terrace make this a relaxed place to watch sport or settle in with friends.

The offer. Selected beverages from AED30 each. The live booking offer does not name eligible drinks or give a higher-price list.

Before you go. The live listing does not say which drinks qualify, the pour sizes, whether fees are included or whether non-hotel guests can enter. Check entry and the eligible-drink list before setting out; this is a restaurant offer, not pool or beach access.

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UBK, Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers · Saturday–Thursday, 12pm–8pm; Friday, 12pm–6pm.

UBK gives you a broad, useful window: arrive for a late lunch on most days, or use the shorter Friday slot, and choose from published bottle, draught, house-spirit and wine prices. It works for an easy JLT catch-up where one person wants a pint and another wants a glass of wine.

The offer. Current offer lists Heineken bottle AED37, Amstel draught AED42, Heineken draught AED45, house spirits AED35, house wine AED39 and a beer bucket AED169; more selected drinks are offered.

Before you go. The current offer page is the best guide to today’s prices. It does not give serving sizes or say whether service, municipality fees and VAT are included. Ask for the full selected-drink list and the final bill before ordering.

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Bedrock, Pier 7

Dubai Marina Mall / Pier 7 · Daily from noon; closing time not stated. Emaar lists the offer through 5 January 2027.

Bedrock gives a Marina meet-up something to do between rounds: live sport, interactive darts and indoor golf sit above the water on Pier 7. Emaar currently lists drinks at AED33 every day from noon, through 5 January 2027—a useful early start if your group wants more than a quick after-work pint.

The offer. AED33 drinks, according to the current Emaar Malls offer. Eligible brands and items are not listed.

Before you go. The live mall listing does not name qualifying drinks, give a closing time or explain fees. Bedrock’s detailed venue PDF is from 2025, so check what qualifies and when Happy Hour ends before ordering.

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Fika, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim · Daily, 4pm–6pm.

At AED99 per person, Fika’s set pairs two cocktails—Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Negroni or Amaretto Sour—with a sharing platter of olives, burrata bruschetta, charcuterie, pickles and Parmigiano. It is a small early-evening meal as much as a drinks offer, served daily from four to six at the hotel’s Italian-inspired restaurant.

The offer. AED99 per person for two cocktails and a sharing platter. Choose Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Negroni or Amaretto Sour. The platter lists marinated olives, burrata bruschetta, charcuterie with pickles and Parmigiano Reggiano. Price includes 7% municipality fees, 10% service charge and VAT.

Before you go. The menu does not say whether the platter is one per person or shared across a booking, or whether you need to reserve. The offer does not include pool or beach access; check restaurant entry and availability with the hotel.

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The Tap House, Souk Al Bahar

Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai · Monday, all day; Tuesday–Sunday, 12pm–7pm.

For a Downtown table near the fountains, the Souk Al Bahar branch gives you a long window: all day Monday, then noon to 7pm the rest of the week. The live offer starts at AED35; its linked card names three AED35 wines and six AED35 spirits, so you can compare a glass or a familiar pour before heading over.

The offer. The live offer starts at AED35 for selected drinks. The linked card lists Frontera Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Carolina Vistana Shiraz and Rosé, plus Jameson, Absolut, Johnnie Walker Red Label, Jose Cuervo Silver, Bacardi Carta Blanca and Tanqueray, all AED35.

Before you go. The operator still links this itemized card, but neither it nor the offer page gives a validity period, so confirm that its prices are still live. The card includes 7% authority fees and 5% VAT; 10% service is extra. Confirm today’s eligible drinks and final bill. These terms are for Souk Al Bahar, not the Palm branch.

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QD’s Bar & Grill

Dubai Creek Resort, Port Saeed · Monday–Friday, 5pm–8pm

Arrive while the creek is still bright, take a waterside table and watch the abras cross as the evening cools. The offer gives three clear drink categories and a three-hour weekday window; resident DJs and live sport are there if you want the sunset to turn into a longer night.

The offer. AED35 selected spirits; AED35 selected wines; AED40 selected beers.

Before you go. The published offer does not name brands or serving sizes, or explain service fees, minimum spend or access for ordinary visitors. Confirm these before going; Friday brunch and Wednesday dinner are separate offers.

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QWERTY

Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City · Daily, 4pm–7pm.

QWERTY’s current Happy Hour card makes it easier to choose before you set out: it names bottled beers, 30ml house spirits and several AED39–44 cocktails. The offer runs daily from 4pm to 7pm, with terrace seating at Media One if you want your after-work drink outside.

The offer. Current August 2026 card lists AED39 house white/rosé/red wine; 30ml house vodka/gin/rum/whisky; Amstel, Stella Artois and Heineken bottles; and named cocktails at AED39–44.

Before you go. The August 2026 card includes 10% service, 7% municipality fees and 5% VAT. It does not specify the wine pour size.

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Ginter Bar

InterContinental Dubai Marina, ground floor · Daily, 5pm–8pm; the bar opens 4pm (Sun–Thu to 10pm, Fri–Sat to 1am).

Ginter is the gin-led stop rather than another generic pints-and-pizzas offer. Its bar opens at four, with marina views and time to settle in before Happy Hour begins at five.

The offer. Selected drinks from AED35.

Before you go. “Double is the new single” does not specify the pour size or exactly which drinks are included. The Happy Hour card does not state whether fees are included. The regular menu’s 30ml spirit and 150ml wine measures, with VAT, municipality fees and service, may not apply to this offer; confirm the eligible list, pours and final bill.

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel Pool Bar

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim · Daily, 4pm–6pm, at the resort pools and beach according to the official menu.

For hotel guests already by the water, the short 4–6pm window comes with a rare advantage: the menu names three cocktails, a 30ml spirit pour and wine-glass sizes, and says all fees and tax are included. It makes a poolside drink easy to budget; it does not make a day at the resort inexpensive.

The offer. Mango Rum Cooler, Highland Mojito and Melon Margarita AED35; 30ml house spirits AED35; bottled Peroni/Corona AED30; Birra Moretti draught AED35; house wine AED35/150ml; sparkling AED40/150ml. Menu says all service charges, local fees and tax are included.

Before you go. This offer is for guests with resort pool or beach access. A separate day pass costs AED600 on weekdays or AED700 at weekends and holidays, with AED400 credit at Nuska Beach only—not Pool Bar. Confirm day-pass eligibility for this offer before paying for access.

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How to choose

For AED99 per person with two named cocktails and sharing-plate food, choose Fika; check whether the platter portion is per person. For a pub afternoon, Dhow & Anchor starts at AED30 and gives you a six-hour weekday window, though its selected drinks remain unspecified. QWERTY’s current card makes the per-drink choice clearer, while the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Pool Bar makes sense only if you already have resort access or have checked the separate day-pass cost. Choose by the drink, the time and the full route to the table.

Frequently asked questions

Does “from AED35” mean all drinks cost AED35?

No. The operator may apply that price to selected drinks. Ask which labels and serving sizes qualify.

Are listed prices always final?

No. Some current menus include service and taxes; others do not say. Check the venue’s final bill before ordering.

Can I use hotel-pool happy hour without buying access?

Do not assume so. The Pool Bar offer is separate from Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s pool and beach access product. Confirm eligibility and any credit rules with the operator.

Offers and menus change. Confirm the terms for your visit directly with the venue.