Churchill Club, DIFC

If you, like me, enjoy the views from Luna Sky Bar, but don’t enjoy the crowd that much - take the stairs up to Churchill Club and get the same kind of views, but a totally different experience. This place is breathing British gentlemen’s club, and hence you should go here to enjoy the classic vintage stuff. A Negroni paired with a cigar, or why not an Old Fashioned as a nightcap? Their Bloody Marys are first grade as well. If you enjoy cigars, their humidor is one of the best in town too.

With views over Burj Khalifa in one direction, and soon-to-be Dubai Creek Tower in the other direction, this place offers plenty to look at should you ever grow tired of the dark wood, leather armchairs and pristine humidors.

Cocktails, leather armchairs and stunning views - add to that a cigar and you’re set for the night.

Atmosphere: 6/8
Dim lighting, big leather armchairs and a quiet murmur from the guests - this is a place for those who want to truly enjoy their cocktail.

Cocktails: 6/8
Classics done well and a menu with in-house made-up cocktails paired with cigars.

Bartenders: 5/8
The crew is well-versed with the vintage cocktails, but because of the clientele I guess, not a lot of action on the more elaborate stuff.

Ice: 4/8
Come on now, bars of Dubai - small ice cubes is so 1990!