7 Dubai bars where you can wear trainers from Barasti to Goose Island

Time Out Dubai

8 hours ago

Dubai is all about the glitz and glam, but sometimes comfort is key.
Enter the humble trainers (sneakers, kicks – whatever you want to call them), the shoes that let you live life walking on a cloud.
Don't get us wrong, it's always fun to dress up – but in the times when your loafers are causing blisters or those heels are just too high, get your trainers on.
So if today is one of those days, here are some of the best Dubai bars where you'll be able to hit the dancefloor (or actually get let in) wearing trainers.
You're welcome.
Barasti
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: Barasti.
The iconic beach bar is an ideal spot for a more casual night out and has been a long-standing favourite all the way since 1995.
Whether you're partying in the summer tent, the main bar or in front of the sandy stage, trainers are A-OK in here.
Daily 9am-3am. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark. Dubai Marina (04 511 7373).
Check out our full Barasti review here
Coterie Social
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: The Coterie
As the weekend rolls round, sports fans around the city flock here in their trainers to enjoy the match on one of many screens plastered around the bar.
A cosy-cool spot in Ibn Battuta Mall, you can grab some classic British pub grub as well as a few glasses of grape while you check out the game.
Daily 8am-2am. Ibn Battuta Mall, coteriegroup.com (04 570 8072).
Check out our full Coterie Social review here
Fibber Magees
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: Fibber Magee's
The iconic Irish pub now has two branches you can frequent in your flats, in both Barsha Heights and Sheikh Zayed Road.
One of the most-loved Dubai bars, patrons can enjoy a daily, eight-hour happy hour, Monday madness, All Ireland Night (hello Dhs28 pints), thirsty Thursday brunch, business lunch and Sunday roasts.
Open Daily 8am-3am. Saeed Tower One, Sheikh Zayed Road, fibbersdubai.com (04 332 2400).
Check out our full Fibber Magee's review here
Goose Island – JBR
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: Goose Island Tap House JBR.
A newer addition, head up to the FIVE LUXE in JBR for a night of comfortable soles at Goose Island.
There are pool tables, plus even a golf simulator to have a go on. But aside from that there are heaps of screens to get your eyeballs fixed on, as well as as more than 20 types of hops on tap, a decent happy hour deal and some tasty grub to fuel you as you cheer on your team. If the new JBR spot doesn't take your fancy, be sure to stop into the JVC version instead.
Open now. Mon-Thu, 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-3am, Sun, 4pm-2am. Ground floor, FIVE LUXE, The Walk, JBR. Book a table. @gooseislandjbr.
Check out our full Goose Island Tap House review here
Honeycomb Hi-Fi
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: Honeycomb Hi-Fi
Without a doubt one of the trendiest bars in Dubai, Honeycomb Hi-Fi in Business Bay is a brilliant spot if you're into music and want to head somewhere in a cool pair of trainers.
This is by no means a place where you can rock up in your worst fit, but the vibe is chill enough for the doormen not to judge you for being comfortable.
Honeycomb Hi-Fi features a music listening station, a vinyl record store and a book shop, as well as a roster of top DJs and musicians entertaining bargoers and keeping the bar, well, buzzing.
Open daily from 7.30pm-2am. Pullman Dubai Downtown, Business Bay, honeycombhifi.com (04 412 6666).
Check out our full Honeycomb Hi-Fi review here
McGettigan's
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: McGettigan's JLT
Another Irish pub to choose from, dance the night away (comfortably) in any of the McGettigan's branches in Dubai.
Whether you're swaying to the band in JLT or chilling with a pint of hops at The Factory on the Palm, you're lace-ups are welcome here.
Open Mon-Thu noon-2am; Fri noon-3am and Sat-Sun 10am-3am. Cluster J, JLT, mcgettigans.com (04 356 0470).
Check out our full McGettigan's JLT review here
SOON Izakaya
Dubai bars where you can wear sneakers. Credit: SOON Izakaya
What is not to love about SOON Izakaya in JLT? Cool vibes, incredible music and a casual atmosphere where a strict dress code isn't mandated.
This cool izakaya-style spot is absolutely buzzing. Plus, it has an incredible ladies' night starting at 7pm and running through until 9pm on a Tuesday, where ladies get completely free drinks. So you know where you need to be.
Open Sun-Thu noon-1am and Fri-Sat noon-3am.Cluster P, JLT, soondxb.com (055 434 0575).
Check out our full SOON Izakaya review here
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