The 5 best jazz bars in Dubai

Dubai has several jazz bars that host live music by international artists. Check out the 5 Best Jazz bars in Dubai known for great music, relaxed atmosphere and inspiring food and drinks.

Chloe Hoffmann
July 5, 2021 5:42 PM

Dubai has several jazz bars that host live music by international artists. Check out the 5 Best Jazz bars in Dubai known for great music, relaxed atmosphere and inspiring food and drinks.

1.Flashback

A secret speakeasy bar and lounge, Flashback inspires you with the theme 1920’s prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States. You can join with your friends to enjoy the harmony, rhythm and melody of the jazz music by having your favorite drink. You can find this hidden place in the Paramount Hotel in Business Bay. The mixologists offer you well-crafted cocktails and premium wines. Try not to miss the happy hour from 4 pm to 8 pm. There are also the Cali brunch special offers, which have Californian-flavored selected cuisines and beverages from AED 198 to AED 299. 

2.Q’s Bar and Lounge

Dubai has proved to be one of the best venues for live entertainment. You can never afford to miss visiting the Q’s Bar & Lounge, which conducts world-class performances by international artists. Being the winner of the ‘Best Live Music Bar’, this Quincy Jones owned bar offers the best of jazz music in the intimate setting. You can experience lavishness everywhere in the rich mahogany tables, Versace leather couches and unmatched acoustics.


The famous jazz bar is located in the lobby level of the Palazzo Versace. You can catch live stage shows by Carrie Gibson in the evening on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

3.Blue Bar

If you are looking for some true jazz music, delicious food and soothing drinks, then Blue Bar is the right place. Known for winning the ‘Best live music venue’, this bar is owned by the Novotel Hotel and Resorts in Dubai. You can chill listening to the jazz sounds at Soul Flow daily from 3pm until 2am.

4.NOLA

Located at the Armada BlueBay Hotel, Nola is a famous New Orleans-inspired bar cum restaurant that offers a lot of good music, drinks and food. You can have a relaxed atmosphere here enjoying cool jazz in the speakers. The bar offers ‘Happy Hour’ every day from 5 pm to 8 pm. The Ladies Night is on Tuesdays for 12 pm to 12 am, where you can enjoy 4 cocktails and food offered at 50 percent discount. If you have a flair for the Southern American food, you can be at Nola Eatery & Social House.

5.The Clavichord

The Mezzanine floor of the Signature Hotel offers a setting of a small smoky lounge found in New York or London. It is none other than The Clavichord in Dubai, which with its dark interiors and a standard stage, offers live jazz music and mishmash of comedy. The cozy music lounge sets the stage for a soothing music for guests, who can relish the chance of trying dishes from a range of food and beverages. Some deals to try are House Pints and 10@10 for AED 25 and AED 10 respectively. The Ladies Nights on Wednesdays offer 3 selected drinks free and food at 30 percent discount.