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Emirates Woman
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
10 of our favourite bars in Dubai
Life by Alice Holtham-Pargin 3 hours ago For master mixology in stunning settings… Dubai's bar scene is vast and varied, from opulent addresses in some of the city's most iconic hotels, to sultry drinking dens that pair creative mixology with curated soundtracks. So when you're in the mood to sample Dubai's best bars, these are the 10 Emirates Woman approved spots to go to. 1920 View this post on Instagram A post shared by 1920 Dubai (@1920dubai) A sophisticated homage to the ritzy glamour of the roaring twenties, aptly named 1920 is perched at the top of ICD Brookfield Place. Pairing jewel-hued interiors with stretching views of the city, it's a lofty perch with a regular roster of live music from 7pm. The cocktail menu features signature Champagne-based sips like the Gatsby and Madame. @1920dubai Honeycomb Hi-Fi This sleek Izakaya-style listening bar is one of a new wave of independent bars in Dubai with a loyal fan base of those in the know. Part vinyl store, part cocktail bar, its chequered floor, warm lighting and DJ booth nestled within the bar make it the kind of place that quickly packs out several rows deep with those here for music, drinks and good times. @honeycombhifi Zuma View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zuma • Dubai (@zumadubai) Few spots have the all 0ccasions appeal of Zuma, DIFC's stalwart Japanese restaurant in DIFC. Go for a mid-week business lunch, date night dinner, or weekend brunch and this perenially popular spot's restaurant will undoubtedly be packed. But for some of the city's best cocktails – head to the bar. There's a more chilled ambience in the lounge, or perch up on a stool near the DJ booth for high-octane DJ sets and fabulous drinks. @zumadubai High Society For drinks with a view, it doesn't get much better than High Society. Perched on the rooftop of The Lana, Dorchester Collection, this is a breezy, contemporary city bar that overlooks the dazzling Downtown skyline. By day, it serves as the hotel's chic poolside spot, but from sunset, it's a gorgeous date night destination where tables gaze out over the infinity edge and to the skyscrapers beyond. @highsocietyatthelana Blind Tiger View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blind Tiger (@blindtigerdxb) Nestled in the Turtle Lagoon at one of Dubai's best-known culinary hotels, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Blind Tiger is a bar of understated opulence. There's a sliver of terrace for those wanting to drink alfresco, but the Art Deco interiors will draw you indoors. With its mirrored ceiling, clashing prints and gold accents, it's a vibrant spot serving up excellent cocktails and bites. @blindtigerdxb Bulgari Bar An icon of fashion and luxury hospitality, the Bulgari Bar is a well known secret among the city's style set. Tucked inside Michelin Starred Niko Romito, it's a grand chrome structure where knowledgeable bartenders shake up an array of unique concoctions. The best seats in the house are found, weather permitting, on the terrace, where you can gaze out over the calm waters of the Marina while basking in the sophisticated setting. @bvlgarinikoromitodubai Mercury Dubai An opulent alfresco bar at Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah, Mercury Dubai is both style and substance. With its ornate gold bar and skyline views, it's a sensational backdrop with a celestial feel. Sip on refreshing elixirs like Luna Glow, their twist on a Pina Colada, while grazing on sharing plates that perfectly compliment the drinks menu. @mercurydubai Galaxy Bar View this post on Instagram A post shared by Galaxy Bar (@galaxybardxb) Under a twinkling canopy of starry lights, the sapphire-hued Galaxy Bar is hidden behind an unassuming wooden door in DIFC's Gate Village. Guests can perch up at one of the low-lying lounge tables (although there aren't many at this exclusive spot) and sip their way through reimagined classic cocktails curated along the theme of the galaxies. @galaxybardxb Mimi Kakushi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mimi Kakushi (@mimikakushi) Sitting proudly among the World's 50 Best Bars is Mimi Kakushi, a tribute to 1920s Osaka in the form of an elevated restaurant in Four Seasons Jumeirah's restaurant village. And while dinner at this verdant and cosy date night spot shouldn't be overlooked, it's the bar that really brings the wow factor. It regularly hosts star bartenders from around the globe for guest shifts, but the in-house team also shake up some of the city's best drinks, including one of the world's coldest martinis @mimikakushi Alma Bar With a vintage, sultry feel, Alma is a rich and retro bar in Dubai that deserves to be added to your DIFC restaurant-hopping route. Adorned in varying shades of crimson, the warmly lit bar sits at the centre, with low-lying sofas and bar tables dotted around the room. A regular rotation of DJs and performers adds a musical touch. @almabardubai – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram
Axios
28-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
The Triangle's best wine bars
The Triangle's wine bar scene has been booming in recent months, with numerous wine shops and bars opening their doors and more on the way. Here's a quick guide to some of our favorite wine bars in the region in no particular order, plus a few opening in the near future: Raleigh Foxcroft Wine, a bar and restaurant with multiple locations in Charlotte, opened its first store in Raleigh's North Hills in January. The wine bar pours dozens of wines by the glass, sells hundreds of different wine bottles and has an extensive food menu including pastas, flatbreads and charcuterie. Location: 4421 Six Forks Road, No. 115, Raleigh Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11am to 10pm Friday through Saturday, 11am to 11pm Sunday, noon to 8pm Of note: Check the website for kitchen hours. Postino WineCafe: A Phoenix-born wine bar chain, Postino opened in the former Cafe Carolina space in the Village District last summer. The cafe serves their famous burrata boards, soups, salads and panini, plus more than 30 wines by the glass. Location: 401 Daniels St., Raleigh Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11am to 11pm Friday, 11am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Saturday, 10am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Sunday, 10am to 10pm The Raleigh Wine Shop, a staple in the City of Oaks, is well-known in particular for its superb customer service along with its expansive selection of wine. The shop, which moved to a new and larger space nearly three years ago, offers numerous wines by the glass at the bar, along with charcuterie boards. It also often hosts events featuring food trucks and other pop-ups. Location: 317 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh Hours: Monday through Wednesday, noon to 8pm Thursday through Saturday, noon to 9pm Sunday, noon to 6pm Durham Delafia: The newest bar and wine shop from Jesse Gerstl, who previously ran the small but much beloved Peccadillo cocktail bar in Carrboro and Bar Lusconi in Durham, with a come-as-you-are vibe and friendly staff. Delafia works with several local wine distributors to bring in an ever-rotating list of natural wines that are rarely seen on menus in the Triangle. In addition to wines, the intimate and dimly lit bar also offers beers, non-alcoholic drinks and a small food menu with items like olives, cheese and tinned fish. Location: 1103 S. Roxboro St., Durham Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 4 to 10pm Thursday through Saturday, 4pm to midnight Coupe & Stein Champagne Bar: A newly opened bar in Durham that serves a variety of Champagne-based cocktails, in addition to classic cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer and sake. Food options include snacks, small plates like charcuterie and a rotating list of desserts. Location: 800 Taylor St., Suite 8-100, Durham Hours: Thursday, 5 to 10pm Friday, 5pm to midnight Saturday, 5pm to midnight Carrboro Glasshalfull: A wine bar and restaurant serving downtown Carrboro since 2007, Glasshalfull offers an expansive wine list, plus beer and cocktails, alongside Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Location: 106 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro Hours: Monday through Friday lunch, 11:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Thursday dinner, 5 to 9pm Friday through Saturday dinner, 5 to 9:30pm Cary RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar: A safe place for your resting b**** face, RBF offers a rotating list of wine and champagne, plus mocktails, CBD and delta-9 beverages, snacks and charcuterie boards. Notably, they do not serve beer (and you probably shouldn't ask). Location: 210 E. Chatham St., Ste. 10, Cary Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 9pm Friday, 4 to 10 pm Saturday, 2 to 10 pm Sunday, 2 to 7 pm Coming soon Napa Bistro & Wine Bar will open its first location outside the Charlotte area on Raleigh's Glenwood Avenue this spring.
