Indian Club Nights in Dubai

Dubai is known for its vibrant nightlife. And for those who like to groove to Indian music, the city offers several Desi Nights with the best DJ’s from around the world and music ranging from Bhangra to Bollywood-techno fusion.

Here’s our list of ten Indian Club Nights to check out in Dubai.

Remember that entry is allowed only to those above 21 and ID’s are checked at the gate. Most clubs have a couples and groups only policy.

Dubai is a fashion savvy city, so make sure you show up in trendy club wear. The popular events draw huge crowds, so go early to avoid long queues - and usually you pay less if you get in before midnight. If you are going with a group we recommend you reserve a table well in advance.

The dance floor usually warms up by 11.30pm and clubs are open till 3pm. The weekend in this part of the world is Friday and Saturday, so most of the happening club nights are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Thursdays:

Indionica

Indionica, one of the most popular desi nights in Dubai, offers a unique fusion of Indian and techno music every Thursday at Mix, Grand Hyatt. House DJ Jeff and top celebrity DJs ensure a rocking evening every week. The event is organised by Level Productions. Doors open at 10pm and tickets cost Dh80 per couple before midnight and Dh120 after 12am. Dress in your trendiest club wear if you don’t want to feel out of place. Strict door policies apply. And look out for the weekly password posted on masala.com to get in free before midnight. Indionica is hosting a huge closing party at the Mix on November 27. Watch out for a new avatar to be announced soon.

Kandy Club

Billed as the Middle East’s biggest Asian club night, Kandy Club has brought to Dubai most of the top Asian and British Asian acts. And their resident DJ, Hani, spins his very popular desi house remixes. The line-up for November and December includes DJ Barkha, popular British Bhangra artists RDB, DJ Akbar Sami and DJ Bally Sagoo. Kandy Club takes place every Thursday at Tribe at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Regular tickets are priced at Dh80 and VIP tickets cost Dh20. There is a strict couples only policy and free entry for ladies.

Touch

Touch (formerly Copacabana) at the Four Points By Sheraton Bur Dubai hosts a variety of theme nights ranging from neo-soul, trance, techno and hip hop to Indian. Indi music lovers will enjoy the ‘Desi, Bollywood and Bhangra’ nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays with resident DJ Tushar and other guest DJs. Ladies enter free and couples and stags pay Dh75.

Fridays:

Moksh

For those who like Bollywood music, Moksh is the hottest party in town. Held every Friday, this Indian club night features a fusion of house and Bollywood music in a nice lounge setting. Resident DJ Chico is joined by celebrity guest DJs such as DJ Akbar Sami, DJ Nawed and DJ Tushar to create some pulsating beats. This event, organised by Level Productions, will be relaunched on December 5 with a big do at Mix, Grand Hyatt Dubai. Doors open at 10pm and tickets cost Dh80 per couple before midnight and Dh120 after that. Strictly couples only.

Jimmy Dix

Jimmy Dix at the Movenpick Hotel has an Indian Night on Fridays with DJ Ryan spinning his mix of house and Bollywood music. Entry is free for couples before midnight and it is Dh75 if you come in after midnight. Stags pay Dh75 all night.

Keva Lounge

This chilled out lounge at Al Nasr Leisureland hosts the Ethnika Lounge on Fridays with resident DJ Neo playing desi beats. DJ Josh will take over as resident DJ at the end of November. The dance floor warms up around 11pm but we recommend you go earlier to try the excellent food. Ladies enter free, but after midnight couples must buy a minimum of two drink coupons for Dh100.

It’s Mirchi

This restaurant at the Ramee Royal Hotel turns into a groovy disco every night with DJ Ronnie playing Bollywood remixes. But it really pulls in a good crowd on Fridays, with karaoke from 7pm to 11.30pm and trendy Indian music after that. Ladies go in free and couples pay Dh50 before midnight and Dh75 after midnight. Stags pay Dh100 all night.

Saturdays:

Boudoir

This opulent, French Renaissance style lounge at the Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa is the place Dubai’s elite go to see and be seen. Leonardo De Caprio, Dominico Dolce, 50 Cents, Christiano Ronaldo, Naomi Campbell and Ludacris are just some of the celebrities that have been spotted in Boudoir’s plush VIP lounge. The place is known for its cutting edge music and every Saturday is Indian Night with resident DJ, Andy. There is no entrance charge, but there is a minimum spend that varies for different events.

Chi@The Lodge

One of the oldest clubs in Dubai, Chi@The Lodge in the Al Nasr Leisureland has recently been transformed into a plush club with four spacious rooms and a huge garden area. The music ranges from hip hop, funk and soul to Indi-pop. On Saturdays, DJ Benson hosts an Indian night. Entry is free for ladies and couples and stags pay Dh60.

Elegante

Elegante at the Royal Ascot Hotel has an Indian Night every Saturday with DJs Cowboy and Tushar at the decks. Entry is free for couples and groups.