Sounds of Dubai

Live Music

Jazz bars, cover bands, and acoustic nights. Dubai's live music scene offers something for every music lover.

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Blue Bar

Jazz and blues venue at Novotel with nightly live performances. Intimate atmosphere.

Downtown
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The Music Room

Live music venue at Taj Dubai featuring cover bands and acoustic acts nightly.

Business Bay
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Live Music in Dubai

While Dubai is famous for mega-clubs and celebrity DJs, the city also has a thriving live music scene. From jazz trios to Filipino cover bands, there's live entertainment most nights of the week.

By Genre

  • Jazz & Blues: Blue Bar, Jazz@PizzaExpress, Q's
  • Rock & Pop: Barasti, The Music Room, McGettigan's
  • Acoustic: Various hotel lounges
  • Arabic Music: Lebanese restaurants, special events

Best Nights

Thursday through Saturday see the best lineups. Many venues feature nightly entertainment, with quality varying. Check venue social media for current performer schedules.