21 unmissable Thursday ladies' night deals in Dubai
From bougie Business Bay bars to chilled-out pubs with impeccable vibes, Dubai has it all.
So, rally up your girls and scroll below to see the best ladies' night deals on a Thursday in the emirate. Unmissable deals await.
Thursday ladies' night in Dubai
Asia Asia (Business Bay)
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The deal: Dhs275 for a two-course meal and three mixed drinks.
Head to the pan-Asian restaurant's second branch in Business Bay for a set three-course menu and three drinks to pair with it. Find the same deal at the Marina branch on Tuesdays.
Dhs275. Thu 6pm-1am. Grand Millennium Business Bay (050 652 4436).
Bahri Bar
The deal: Dhs150 for three drinks and a bao bun.
The newly renovated Bahri Bar offers truly unbeatable views of the Burj Al Arab and Souk Madinat waterways. Choose three drinks from a selection including spice-inspired mixed drinks, house beverages and grape alongside a bao bun.
Dhs150. Thurs 9pm, onwards. Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, jumeirah.com (800 323232).
Check out our full Bahri Bar review here
Barasti
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The deal: Dhs99 for five drinks and 50 percent off the bites menu (or Dhs169 for gents).
Expat favourite beach party bar Barasti offers five drinks for Dhs99 for ladies on Thursday evenings. Gents can also get in on that action with five drinks for Dhs169.
Dhs99 (ladies), Dhs169 (gents). Thu 7pm-1am. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, Dubai Marina, barastibeach.com (04 318 1313).
Barfly by Buddha-Bar
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The deal: Dhs149 for two hours of unlimited drinks
This super-trendy spot on the top of Hilton Dubai The Palm is the ideal spot for ladies' night. With stunning views across to Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai and beyond, this rooftop bar is offering two hours of unlimited drinks for Dhs149 and three drinks for gents.
You'll also get 30 percent off the food menu, while gents can also get the same deal.
Dhs149 (ladies), Dhs149 (gents). Thu 7pm-midnight. Hilton Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, barflydubai.com (04 230 0057).
Boom Battle Bar
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The Deal: Food, four beverages and unlimited rounds of crazy golf, for Dhs95.
Ladies can indulge in a selection of treats and four beverages, including some of its bestselling hops, house beverages and mixed beverages. As for food, choose from fully loaded nachos, margarita flatbread, chicken tenders, battered cauliflower, halloumi fries, and lots more. Ladies can also get unlimited rounds of crazier golf.
To make the offer even more appealing, Boom Battle Bar will be giving away free packages for the next four weeks to the first 25 ladies who walk through the doors after 8pm.
Dhs95. Thu 6pm-midnight. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach, JBR, boombattlebar.com (045857357).
Buffalo Wings & Rings
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The deal: Three free drinks when purchasing a Dhs50 food voucher.
Big on your Buffalo wings? Head to either branch of this bar, which does ladies' night in both its DIFC and JLT branches. Spend Dhs50 on food and you'll get three free drinks to enjoy with it.
Dhs50. Thu 8pm-midnight. Liberty House, DIFC (04 359 6900) and JLT, Cluster U (04 321 6112).
Canary Club
The best Dubai ladies' nights in Dubai. (Credit: Canary Club)
The deal: Free drinks at the bar.
This JLT hangout is the place to see and be seen right now, and it just so happens to have a great deal for ladies every Thursday. Grab your girls for free-flowing grape of all different hues when at the bar, or when spending Dhs195 or more per person in the restaurant
Free. Thu 7pm-midnight. Banyan Tree Residences, JLT, canaryclub.com (04 584 5999).
Couqley French Bistro & Bar
The deal: Dhs127 for a main course and unlimited drinks.
The 'Ooh La La Thursdays' ladies' night takes place at the cosy French Bistro in JLT and classy French Brasserie in Downtown every Thursday from 7pm until 11pm and for five hours, ladies can enjoy free-flowing grape and main course for just Dhs127.
Dhs127 per person. Thu 7pm-11pm. Mövenpick Hotel, Cluster A, JLT; Pullman Downtown Dubai Business Bay, couqley.ae.
En Fuego
A Mexican feast? Yes please. Credit: En Fuego
The deal: Dhs169 for three drinks and two courses.
Prepare to fill up on food and drinks and party the night away as a band plats South American tunes and samba dancers entertain.
Dhs169. Thu 9pm-1am. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, @enfuegodubai (04 426 0750).
Goose Island Tap House
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The deal: Dhs150 for four dishes and five drinks.
Get the girls together at this Chicago-born gastropub in Jumeirah Village Circle every Thursday from 8pm to 1am and enjoy four dishes from a special bites menu, along with five drinks, for only Dhs150.
Dhs150. Thu 7pm-11pm. FIVE Jumeirah Village, JVC, gooseislanddubai.com (04 455 9989).
Check out our full Goose Island Tap House review here
HYP Dubai
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The deal: Dhs99 for two hours of unlimited drinks and one appetiser (Every. Single. Day.).
Head over to this rooftop bar in the heart of central Dubai for brilliant value every day of the week, almost any time of day. Bosh? Bosh.
Daily weekdays noon-9pm, weekends noon-7pm
Dhs99. Mon-Fri, noon-9pm, Sat-Sun, noon-7pm (any two hours). Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Centre Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (054 400 3949).
Lock, Stock & Barrel Business Bay
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The deal: Unlimited drinks for ladies.
Grab your girls and enjoy unlimited free drinks from 8pm to 11pm every Thursday at LSB in Business Bay. Start your weekend a little early and party the night away with the ladies.
Thu 8pm-11pm.Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay (04 873 3399).
McGettigan's IBN Battuta Gate
The deal: Dhs99 for three drinks and one dish
Get the girls together and enjoy one dish from an exclusive menu selection and three drinks every Thursday night.
Dhs99. Thu 6pm-10pm. Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai (04 570 2021).
McGettigan's DWTC
The deal: Unlimited drinks for Dhs99.
Unlimited drinks? Yes, please. On Thursday nights, McGettigan's DWTC offers three hours of unlimited drinks including one dish while enjoying live music. Gents can also enjoy the same package for Dhs199. Take about a great deal.
Dhs99. Thu 3pm-11pm (three hours only). Sheikh Zayed Road (04 378 0800).
Miss Tess
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The deal: Dhs123 for unlimited drinks and a three-course menu.
Miss Tess is bringing its usual creativity every Thursday, with fun, Asian bites and surprises around every corner.
Dhs123. Thu, 6pm-11pm. Taj Dubai, Business Bay (050 498 8505).
Check out our full Miss Tess review here
Nonya
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The deal: Free-flowing mixed drinks for Dhs165 and two course set menu.
Nonya inside Taj JLT runs its ladies night on Thursdays. Tuck into reduced-price bar bites and sip bottomless mixed drinks while enjoying live music ranging from jazz to pop.
Dhs158. Thu 7pm-midnight. Taj JLT, nonyadubai.com (052 263 1565).
Paradiso
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The deal: Four beverages and three tapas dishes for Dhs200
Ladies, get ready for the ultimate night out at Paradiso found at FIVE Luxe. Head there every Thursday from 7pm until 11pm a for Queen of Hearts-themed evening. Expect bold beverages, delicious bites, and electrifying vibes.
Dhs200. Thu 7pm-11pm. FIVE Luxe, The Walk, JBR, paradisodubai.com (04 455 9989).
Papas (and The Showhouse)
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The deal: Two courses, free-flowing drinks and an experience at The Showhouse
The brand new Thursday deal lets you enjoy two courses in the Italian restaurant, from beef carpaccio to pepper Tuscan pasta. Paired with free-flowing drinks, ladies will end their evening with two drinks at The Showhouse venue while the performers give their all in a Vegas-themed show.
Dhs325 (ladies), Dhs350 (gents, dinner and three drinks). Thu, 7pm-10pm. InterContinental Dubai Marina, solutions-leisure.com (04 423 8321).
Soirée
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The deal: Three welcome drinks between 7pm to 11pm, plus 50 percent off food
Head to Soirée Wine Bar every Thursday to enjoy three welcome drinks between 7pm till 11:00pm, plus, 50 percent on food to enjoy, including small plates and mains (fish and meat). Expect a live DJ performance too.
Free. Every Thurs, 7pm – 11pm. Al Amal St, Business Bay (055 413 6648)
The Underground Pub
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The deal: Three complimentary drinks (grape and house beverages) and 50 percent off on food for the ladies.
Ladies, hop over to this cosy London Underground-inspired pub grub in JBR for a memorable Thursday night.
Thu 7pm-11pm. Available until 31 Dec 2024. Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, JBR (04 399 5000).
Warehouse
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The deal: Dhs99 for free-flow mixed drinks, three bites and 50 percent off the food menu
New York-inspired venue Warehouse invites ladies to enjoy free-flow drinks and discounted food from 7pm to 1am every Thursday. With live entertainment from 9pm to 1am, it's a fun venue to catch up with the girls.
Dhs99. Thu, 7pm-1am. Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre (04 702 2455).
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Fishing Harbour 2, Umm Suqeim, Dubai (055 705 2130). Orfali Bros. Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Orfali Bros Bistro Consistently excellent, Orfali Bros Bistro is renowned as one of the best and most well-known Middle Eastern restaurants in Dubai. Helmed by celebrity chef Mohamad Orfali and his siblings Wassim and Omar, the menu here is fresh, fusion and with plenty to talk about, with the Orfali bayildi, umami éclair and OB croquettes being just three of the incredible creations that are in store. Having been named the best Middle Eastern restaurant in the city multiple times by Time Out Dubai, it's an eatery that needs to be visited by anyone visiting or moving to this city. Read our review of Orfali Bros here Unlicensed. Wasl 51, Jumeirah, (04 259 2477). Ravi Restaurant Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Ravis A rite of passage wrapped in foil and dripping with flavour. Ravi's is a Satwa legend – the kind of place where the tables are plastic, the biryani is always steaming, and everyone from taxi drivers to celebrities queues up for a taste. It's loud, a little chaotic, and completely unmissable. Don't overthink it – just order the chicken tikka, daal fry and a stack of hot roti, and tuck in under the neon glow. This is real-deal Dubai, one bite at a time. Unlicensed. Satwa (04 331 5353). Saffron 2.0 Brunch Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Saffron It's iconic. It's rowdy. It's one of the most famous (infamous?) party brunches in Dubai. Saffron Brunch 2.0, as DJs spin chart-topping hits alongside dancers, singers and magicians, with each week playing home to a different theme. Sip on one of Saffron's legendary drinks or take your pick of cuisines from across the globe with more than 220 dishes and 20 live cooking stations to choose from. Licensed. Over 21s. Sat 1pm-4pm. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 426 2626). Salt Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Salt This is what a Dubai beach day tastes like. Salt started as a burger truck on Kite Beach and exploded into a full-blown phenomenon. Today, it's a retro-cool spot with sliders, loaded fries, soft-serve ice cream (lotus flavour, obviously), and that unbeatable ocean view. Locals line up, tourists tag it, and honestly? It lives up to the hype. The food's quick, tasty and hits the spot – especially after a swim or a long beach stroll. Unlicensed. Kite Beach, Um Suqqeim Time Out Market Dubai Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Time Out Market It's not just a food hall – it's the food hall. Time Out Market brings together 17 of Dubai's best homegrown chefs, under one very delicious roof. Whether you're craving ramen, risotto, or a ridiculously good burger, there's something for every palate (and every plus-one). Perched at the end of Souk Al Bahar, it also has front-row seats to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain (when it reopens in October) – a perfect way to explore the best of Dubai without having to drive around. Licensed. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai URLA Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: URLA There are few places where you'll get a better view of the Burj Khalifa than from Urla at Address Downtown Dubai. With a huge terrace to take a seat on, you'll have a front-row view once the Fountain show starts off the evening, and with the Burj Khalifa front and centre in all its glittering glory, you may well be lost for words. There's also an Aegean menu, crafted mixed drinks and a mellow vibe. An amazing place to impress your visitors, this is one of the best bars with a view in Dubai, without a doubt. Licensed. Address Downtown Dubai, (052 554 5997). Zaroob Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Zaroob Wouldn't be a rite of passage list without Shawarma now, would it? While there are plenty of places to grab this world-famous streetside snack, Zaroob is a Dubai institution, the kind of place where taxi drivers, party people and insomniacs all end up eventually. The shawarma? Wrapped, plated, chicken or beef – it's all on point. Open 24/7, it's earned its stripes as the city's unofficial post-midnight dining room. Falafel, manakeesh, fresh juices – you name it. But really, you're here for that no-fuss, perfectly spiced shawarma hit. You might want to know about… the 24 best shawarma sandwiches in Dubai to devour today Various locations including Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina, Zuma Famous Dubai restaurants you have to try. Credit: Zuma There's Zuma and then there's Zuma Dubai. Yes, it's a massive hit around the world. But Zuma Dubai is at a whole other level. Long been one of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai, it is one of the pioneers in DIFC's dining scene. Zuma draws in the crowds every day of the week – be it for brunch, business lunch or a fabulous dinner. The black cod is one of the most famous dishes globally, buttery soft, sweet and wonderfully moreish. The service is spot-on, the vibe is buzzing and the plates here are consistently brilliant – be it gyoza, sushi or robata. Want to make a reservation in the meantime? Read Time Out Dubai's best Japanese restaurants 2025 list here Licensed. Gate Village, DIFC, (04 425 5660). Want to make a reservation in the meantime? Over 100 of the best business lunch deals in Dubai, by area Upgrade your lunch with an incredible offer Dubai's best restaurants: 86 incredible places to dine in We know where you should book into this week The 40 best restaurants and bars on Palm Jumeirah Consider this your definitive, go-to guide to dining on the islandYou'll want to check it out… right now.
