United Arab Emirates

Skyline bars, desert camps and late waterfront walks.

The Milky Way over the desert at Al Quaa in the UAE

Photo: Chrdoerr, CC BY-SA 4.0

The UAE after dark ranges from Dubai’s skyline bars and late malls to desert camps and the quieter waterfronts of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Rules on alcohol and behaviour are stricter than many visitors expect, and they vary between emirates, so each city guide covers what applies there.

City guides in United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai

    Rooftop skylines, late souks and desert nights.