Dubai Apéritif Mini Guide: 5 Chic Spots for Magic Hour

Le Voyage Curated – 5 Nov 2024

As the sun begins to set over Dubai, it is time for a chic apéritif – happy hour – to unwind, socialise or celebrate as you watch the vibrant city go from day to night.

From stunning views of Dubai to taste of the French Riviera, here are five chic venues for your next apéritif.

Recommendations featured: Bar du Port – Eugene Eugene – Josette – Twiggy – La Petite Maison

BDP Sunset by Bar du Port

BDP Sunset offers an apéritif experience blending French-Mediterranean with boho-chic styles. Located within the newly developed Dubai Harbour Pier Club, Bar du Port provides stunning views over Dubai Marina and the Arabian Gulf—a little taste of luxury and the closest you will come to experiencing the Côte d’Azur charm and je ne sais quoi in Dubai.

BDP Sunset – from Sunday to Friday, 4 to 7 pm, enjoy a glass (or two) of wine for aed 30 each, or a cocktail—aed 40 for a classic or aed 45 for a signature mix.

Bar du Port – Dubai Harbour | barduportdubai.com | @barduportdubai

Apéritif by Eugène Eugène

L’Apéritif offers a serene escape in a beautifully designed greenhouse, an oasis away from the city right outside. L’Apéritif at Eugène Eugène is the epitome of elegance, charme and classic French apéritif.

L’Apéritif – daily, 4 to 7pm for aed 110. Enjoy a curated selection of two exquisite cocktails, mocktails or glass of wines, paired with the Chef’s selection of gourmet appetizers.

Eugène Eugène, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates | eugeneeugene.ae | @eugeneeugenedubai

Santé by Josette

Santé, the chic afterwork by Madame Josette, is the ideal spot to unwind and celebrate life’s little pleasures. This is the perfect place for your girls’ group chat to meet in real life and toast.

Santé – from Monday to Friday, 4 to 7 pm – wines and cocktails aed 45 each, accompanied by complimentary food bites.

Josette, DIFC | josette.com | @josettedubai

Coucher de Soleil by Twiggy

Coucher de Soleil invites you to the ‘riviera reverie’ by Twiggy for a celebration of the magic hour. You will be transported to the South of France whilst enjoying stunning views over Dubai Creek.

Coucher de Soleil – daily from 5pm – two cocktails and a selection of Chef’s appetizers, aed 165.

Twiggy, Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek | twiggy.ae | @twiggydubai

Cinq à Sept by La Petite Maison

Cinq à Sept is an invitation to step into the elegance of La Petite Maison where the spirit of the Côte d’Azur comes alive in the heart of DIFC. More than a chic restaurant, LPM is an institution and destination you want to experience.

Cinq à Sept – Monday to Friday, 5 to 7 pm – Wine aed 44, Cocktails aed 48 and a selection of Mediterranean influenced bar snacks.

La Petite Maison, DIFC | lpmrestaurants.com | @lpmdubai