Out early, home early: Dubai's best nights out which end at 9pm
This one goes out to the early bedders (or risers), the busy bees and all the rest.
Dubai's nightlife is some of the best in the world and it's not a question that you have to experience it.
But there are some of us who value a good sleep above all else, some who are up at the crack of dawn for the kiddos or some who just like to do things Cinderella-style and are always home before midnight.
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So if you want a cracking evening out in Dubai where you can still be walking through the front door at around 9pm, then this is for you.
Early nights out in Dubai
Catch an early show at the Jass Lounge
Credit: Jass Lounge
A dedicated jazz bar in Dubai's DIFC, Jass Lounge is ideal for cosy vibes, with a top line-up of smooth jazz acts taking to the stage. With moody lighting, furnishings in navy and gold and only a handful of tables, it's a prime spot for music-lovers and night owls.
Shows start later during the week, but on a Friday and Saturday the first live music show will begin at 7.30pm, meaning you can experience the magic and still leave at 9pm after a mixed drink or two.
Open Sun-Thu 8pm-2am; Fri-Sat 6pm-3am .Gate Village 2, DIFC, jasslounge.ae (050 912 4242).
Cool off at LOOKUP
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The rooftop pool and bar is now offering night swimming every night of the week, so spend an evening floating and staring up at the Burj Khalifa from 6pm (nice and early).
Not only is the pass only Dhs150, but it's also fully redeemable, so you can order some poolside bites and a cold glass of something to go with it.
Dhs150 (fully redeemable). Daily 6pm-10pm. La Ville Hotel and Suites City Walk, laville.com (04 403 3111).
Dig into Prime68's early bird dinner
Credit: Prime 68
Make your way to Prime68 and enjoy a carnivorous three-course dinner for Dhs245 per person and feast on creamy truffle gnocchi, steak tartare or French onion soup with melty gruyère.
Not only is this a bargain dinner, but it's only available from 5.30pm-6.30pm, meaning you'll be able to enjoy your courses and a glass of grape before getting home in time for a 9pm cuppa.
Dhs245 . Daily 5.30pm-6.30pm. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com (04 414 3000).
Feast at Salmontini's all-you-can-eat sushi deal
Credit: Le Bistro by Salmontini
This deal literally ends at 9pm on the dot, making it your official signal to put down those chopsticks and head on home.
The OG Dubai restaurant serves up all-you-can-eat sushi meal for Dhs159, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 9pm.
You can choose from all the classic nigiri, sashimi and makimono rolls plus salted and spicy edamame to start.
Dhs159. Fri-Sun 3pm-9pm. Salmontini Le Bistro, DIFC salmontini.com (04 388 2468).
Shake it off at the Gallery 7/40 evening brunch
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Ok ok, so this doesn't finish at 9pm — but it is a Friday night and you can be tucked up in bed by 10.30pm if you're punctual.
But considering you're getting three hours or free-flowing drinks, plate smashing and chicken souvlaki, it seems like it might just be worth that extra hour.
Crowned the best evening party brunch of the year, Gallery 7/40 puts on quite the show, so expect lots of dancing and napkin-waving during this cracking evening.
Dhs45 (soft beverages), Dhs445 (house beverages), Dhs545 (sparkling). Fri, 7pm-10pm. The Club, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, secretparties.com (04 580 3714).
Sip a sundowner at Bar Du Port
Credit: Bar du Port
Enjoy the terrace in the cooler months, or in the summer grab a seat at the air-conditioned bar with gorgeous views out over Dubai Harbour.
Running from 4-7pm between Sunday to Friday, you can enjoy discounted drinks while the sun sets, including glasses of grape for Dhs30 or select house beverages from Dhs20.
The offer finishes at 7pm, so it's a perfect one for the early birds.
Sun-Fri 4pm-7pm. Dubai Harbour, barduportdubai.com (04 332 4868).
Watch La Perle live
(Credit: La Perle Dragone)
The only permanent show in Dubai, you can catch an early 6.30pm show to catch all the action on certain nights of the week.
The performance will leave you unsure where to look as the stage floods with water in one direction, and the cast show off some incredible stunts in the other.
Once you've watched all the flips, tricks and stunts, you can be on the way home shortly after 8pm.
From Dhs269. Show timings vary. Al Habtoor City, laperle.com (04 437 0001).
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