Bored of DJs? Want a night of guitars and singers belting out classics hits? There’s plenty of places to listen to bands in the city. Here’s our guide to the best
01 Daily Hard Rock Caférguably one of Dubai’s most famous live music venues, Hard Rock Café puts on regular local and international acts. You can catch live music on a daily basis, from Lady J & the Vagabonds to The Distillers DXB (the covers band, not the international rock band called The Distillers fronted by Brody Dalle). Keep an eye out for big act announcements too. a Hard Rock Café Dubai, Festival City Mall, Dubai, daily 8.30pm to midnight. Tel: (04) 2328900. Taxi: Festival City Mall. Facebook.com/hrcdubai
02 Sundays Treehouse Every Sunday at Treehouse Dubai, solo artist Bru Fave plays live R&B and soul acoustic sets to this Business Bay bar that has great views of the Burj Khalifa. Treehouse walked away with the Best Outdoor Bar award at the What’s On Nightlife Awards this year. a Treehouse, Taj Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai, Sun 7pm to 12am. Tel: (052) 7776953. Taxi: Business Bay. facebook. com/Treehousedxb
03 Mondays Vii Mondays at Vii bar in the Conrad sees its outdoor terrace transformed into a live jazz den. The air-conditioned garden hosts the soulful sounds of singer Stephanie Goudie for their weekly Soul Studio evening on a Monday. If you fee like making a night of it, head inside to the club afterwards for urban and latest hits at club night Hush Mondays. a Vii, Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Mon from 8pm. Tel: (050) 1696777. Taxi: Conrad. facebook.com/ViiDubai
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