Get ready to scatter Dubai because we're celebrating this International Jazz Day with style at the best Jazz nights in the city! If you're looking for an evening of good tunes and even better drinks, these are the spots you need to know!
This one is for Dubai's jazz community, we see you and we're here for your special day! Discover the best spots in the city where you can enjoy amazing jazz tunes live while sipping on a delicious drink!
Blue Note - Jazz Day Celebration
An extraordinary evening honoring 85 years of Blue Note Records, the legendary label that shaped the history of jazz. Led by award-winning bandleader Peter Long, Dubai Opera will host a concert that will bring together world-class musicians to celebrate the timeless music of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and more. This special concert, marking the International Jazz Day, features an ensemble of renowned international jazz musicians, with classics like So What, All Blues, Cantaloupe Island, and Speak No Evil.
Timing: Wednesday, May 30th, from 8PM onwards
Location: Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
Contact: (04) 440 8888
Flashback Speakeasy Bar - Prohibition Friday
Get ready to travel back in time with this surreptitious speakeasy bar. Step into the secrets of the 1920s with every Friday at Flashback Speakeasy. Sultry jazz, forbidden cocktails, and a night of mischief with powerhouse vocal Rini Ryan. Dress the part, whisper the password, and let the night sweep you away into the golden age of indulgence.
Timing: Every Friday, from 10PM onwards
Location: Paramount Hotel Dubai, Business Bay
Contact: 055 180 7559
Jass Lounge - Gin and Jazz Thursdays
Walkinto a hidden gem in the heart of Dubai, where the elegance of the 1920s meets the vibrant soul of authentic jazz. Jass Lounge is a dedicated Jazz platform that stages sensational performances daily. For International Jazz Day Celebration on Wednesday, May 30th, Jass Lounge invites you to a special night of live music, improvisation, and pure jazz spirit as we celebrate the global language of jazz. Raise a glass to rhythm, freedom, and the soul of Jass!
Timing: Wednesday, May 30th, from 11PM onwards / Daily performances
Location: Gate 2, DIFC, Dubai
Contact: 050 912 4242
MASTI - Gin and Jazz Thursdays
MASTI is offering an unbeatable deal for the jazz and gin enthusiasts! AED 130 for unlimited hand-crafterd gin cocktails while live jazz playing through the mesmerising spot. So Dubai, on Thursdays drop everything and head to MASTI to jazz it up and gin it down!
Timing: Every Monday from 8PM till 10PM
Location: The Dubai Edition Hotel, Dubai Fountain St, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Contact: 054 583 4555
Mimi Kakushi - Wednesday Jazz nights
Spice up your Wednesday dinner at Mimi Kakushi with some impeccable live jazz! Witness the art of some of Dubai's exceptionally talented musicians as they take over the scene at Mimi Kakushi!
Timing: Every Wednesday from 8PM onwards
Location: Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact: (04) 379 4811
Nola Eatery & Social House - Live Jazz on Tuesday & Saturday
At Nola, Dubai's popular hang hotspot, the sweet tunes of jazz takeover every Tuesday and Saturday! Inspired by the city of New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz, Nola Social House and Eatery is one of the best spots in Dubai to get the full jazz experience, so don't miss this special night where Nola truly comes to life!
Timing: Every Tuesday & Saturday
Location: Armada Avenue Hotel JLT, Cluster P, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
Contact: (04) 399 8155
The Pods - Jazz Lounge
Located in the heart of Bluewater, The Pods Dubai introduces its intimate and classy Jazz Lounge—a space tastefully decorated to evoke elegance and warmth. Open on Saturdays from 9PM to 1AM, immerse yourself in live jazz while savouring delectable offerings from their Pan-Asian menu.
Timing: Every Saturday from 9PM till 1AM
Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Contact: (04) 453 8994
The Showhouse - Soul Night
Step into a world of smooth melodies and soulful rhythms at The Showhouse’s Soul Night. Set against their Parisian-style cabaret backdrop, this evening promises an effortlessly cool evening of live jazz and soul music, exquisite dining, and an atmosphere of pure sophistication. Ready to melt away this Wednesday?
Timing: Every Wednesday, from 8PM onwards
Location: InterContinental Dubai Marina, Dubai
Contact: (04) 423 8312
Soul Kitchen - Jazz Sessions
Melt away those Monday blues at Soul Kitchen. A feisty jazz session awaits you at Soul Kitchen! Enjoy some of Dubai's best culinary offerings along with top tier drinks and a live jazz x hiphop performance that will knock your socks off! Now that's how we love to start the week, how about you?
Timing: Every Monday from 8PM onwards
Location: Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai
Contact: (04) 836 0900