From axe throwing to the world’s highest bowling alley, these Dubai bars make going out more competitive
The sporting season is upon us, and it’s time to embrace your competitive spirit. Across the city, bars are pairing cocktails and comfort food with bowling, miniature golf, darts, simulators and even mechanical bull riding. Whether you want to settle a score with friends, plan a livelier date night or give the office social a competitive edge, these entertainment bars put play at the centre of the evening. Read on for our top picks of the best entertainment bars in Dubai right now.
Bedrock
Few sports bars make participation as important as spectating. Set inside Pier 7 in Dubai Marina, Bedrock pairs more than 20 sports screens with X-Golf simulators and interactive darts that automatically score each throw. Golfers can tackle famous courses or work on their swing, while the dart boards feature games including 501, Cricket and Killer. The Bunker adds a private entertainment space with its own dartboard, lounge seating, bar and a huge screen. Food leans into crowd-friendly favourites such as Neapolitan-style pizza, while the drinks list covers draught beers, wines and cocktails.
Where: Bedrock, Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Dubai
When: Daily from 1pm to midnight
Contact: https://bedrockdxb.ae
Boom Battle Bar
Competition gets louder at Boom Battle Bar, the UK-born social gaming concept inside DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach. The JBR venue packs a broad mix of activities into one neon-lit space, including digital darts, axe throwing, shuffleboard, beer and prosecco pong, and its deliberately chaotic Crazier Golf course. DJs keep the soundtrack upbeat, while the food menu focuses on easy sharing plates such as wings, sliders and nachos. It works particularly well for birthdays, team socials and groups that want more structure than a standard night at the bar.
Where: Boom Battle Bar, DoubleTree by Hilton JBR, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
When: Daily from 12pm to 11pm
Contact: https://boombattlebar.com
Brass Monkey
Bowling, billiards and arcade nostalgia collide at Brass Monkey, which operates venues on Bluewaters Island at City Walk and is soon to open in Motor City. Each location centres on 12 bowling lanes, backed by a sizeable arcade and plenty of ways to keep the competition moving. Bluewaters adds VR racing simulators, while City Walk includes auto-scoring darts, foosball, and billiards. The food keeps things casual with tacos, sliders, pizzas, quesadillas and old-school desserts, matched with a full bar. Its greatest strength is choice. One group can bowl, race, play Street Fighter and settle things over pool, all without leaving the venue.
Where: Brass Monkey at various locations across Dubai
When: Daily from 4pm to 2am
Contact: https://brassmonkeysocial.com
CLAW BBQ
If your idea of entertainment involves seeing who can stay on a mechanical bull the longest, CLAW BBQ deserves a place on the list. Located at Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the American restaurant and bar leans fully into Southern hospitality, with star-spangled decor, big portions and a lively events calendar. The Bull Riding Challenge is the obvious talking point, especially during its All-American Brunch, while live music and regular promotions keep the room animated throughout the week. The menu runs from oysters and Bang Bang Shrimp to burgers, barbecue and indulgent sides. Come for a casual meal, stay for the soundtrack, then see who is brave enough to ride.
Where: CLAW BBQ, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Dubai
When: Daily from 12pm to 1am
Contact: www.hilton.com
Five Iron Golf
Five Iron Golf has expanded its Dubai footprint, giving players two very different ways to tee off indoors. The flagship at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi spans more than 32,000 square feet and houses 17 Trackman-powered simulators, a mini golf course, a terrace and the Dirty Birdie sports bar. A second venue opened at DAMAC Towers by Paramount in Business Bay in 2026, with five simulators, pool, darts and a full-service sports bar. Both cater to serious golfers and complete beginners, with virtual courses and multisport games making the technology accessible to mixed groups.
Where: Five Iron Golf at various locations across Dubai
When: Daily from 7am to 1am
Contact: https://fiveirongolf.com
Goose Island Tap House
Beer takes centre stage at Goose Island Tap House, but sport and games make it easy to stay for longer than one round. The Chicago-born pub has Dubai locations at FIVE Jumeirah Village and FIVE LUXE JBR, both built around a substantial selection of draught beers and wall-to-wall sporting action. At JBR, more than 19 large screens cover major fixtures, while pool and beer pong encourage some competition away from the TV. Jumeirah Village adds its own terrace and pool tables. The food sticks to satisfying gastropub territory, making either branch an easy option for football nights and casual gatherings.
Where: Goose Island Tap House at FIVE Jumeirah Village and FIVE LUXE JBR
When: Daily from 12pm to 2am
Contact www.gooseislanddubai.com
HUSHH at Social Distrikt
Gaming meets late-night nightlife at HUSHH, the 750-square-metre entertainment bar inside Social Distrikt at Dubai Mall Fountain Views. Inspired by Tokyo’s neon-lit energy, the venue features duckpin bowling, augmented-reality darts, digital shuffleboard and more than 15 arcade games, with live sport, resident DJs and bands adding to the atmosphere. Drinks are very much part of the experience, with craft cocktails, beers and spirits served alongside a dedicated whisky and cigar lounge. Signature cocktails incorporate ingredients such as gin, sake, umeshu, rum and Prosecco. Open until as late as 3am on weekends, HUSHH makes a strong addition to Dubai’s growing social gaming scene.
Where: HUSHH at Social Distrikt, Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai
When: Daily from 12pm to 2am
Contact: https://socialdistrikt.com
Lucky Voice
For nights when everyone thinks they know the chorus, Lucky Voice turns karaoke into the main event. The Barsha Heights venue at Grand Millennium Hotel is built around private karaoke rooms, giving groups their own stage, screens and sound system rather than asking them to perform for an entire bar. The catalogue now runs to more than 15,000 songs across multiple languages, covering everything from pop anthems to guilty pleasures. Rooms can accommodate groups of up to 25, and food or drinks can be ordered directly from the booth using the venue’s signature call button. Add themed events and karaoke brunches, and it is a wonderful choice for birthdays and big group nights.
Where: Lucky Voice, Grand Millennium Hotel, Barsha Heights, Dubai
Contact: Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 3am
Contact: www.luckyvoice.com
Oche
Taking its name from the line players stand behind when throwing darts, Oche puts a high-tech spin on the classic pub game. Located at Dubai Mall Fountain Views, the gastro-gaming concept features 13 gaming booths equipped with automatic scoring technology and a selection of games including Killer, Shanghai and 501. Cameras track each throw, leaving players free to focus on friendly competition rather than calculations. Away from the boards, a lively bar, resident DJs and internationally influenced sharing dishes keep the evening moving. With cocktails, street-food-inspired plates and technology at its core, Oche turns a competitive game of darts into a full social experience.
Where: Oche, Dubai Mall Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai
When: Daily from 4pm to 1am
Contact: @ochedubai
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive turns American bar culture into full-scale theatre. The original Sheikh Zayed Road venue is known for live music, beer pong and its mechanical bull, which remains the quickest way to turn a quiet drink into a spectator sport. The brand has since opened a second Dubai outpost at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, a 14,000-square-foot venue divided into six zones, featuring darts, games, live entertainment, and an open-flame grill. Head Chef Walter Melo oversees the Ibn Battuta menu, which mixes American comfort food with Tex-Mex influences. Between bull rides, live bands and generous grills, this is a venue designed for groups that want action with dinner.
Where: Rodeo Drive at Sheikh Zayed Road and Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel
When: Daily from 6pm to 4am
Contact: https://rodeodrivedubai.com
Swingers
Miniature golf gets a glamorous makeover at Swingers on Bluewaters Island. The London-born concept occupies around 22,000 square feet across two levels and features three nine-hole courses themed around a hot air balloon, a waterwheel and a clock tower. The courses are playful rather than punishing, with obstacles designed to keep groups laughing as much as competing. Away from the greens, cocktail bars, DJs and food counters turn the venue into a full night out. Dining options include Club Sushi, Mateo’s Pizza and The Grill.
Where: Swingers, Bluewaters Island, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 4pm to 11pm
Contact: https://swingers.club
The 44
Few bowling alleys can compete with the view at The 44. Sitting on the 44th floor of Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, the retro-inspired sports bar is home to what it bills as the world’s highest bowling alley, with two lanes set high above the city. Eight LED screens show live sport, while billiards, darts, pinball and foosball fill the gaps between fixtures. The outdoor terrace is another major draw, pairing skyline views with drinks and casual dining. With its mix of 1960s-inspired interiors, games and a menu of burgers, wings and dishes from the grill, The 44 feels more distinctive than the average sports bar.
Where: The 44, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City. Al Habtoor City, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Daily from 12pm to 3am
Contact: @the44dubai
Tiger Strikes
Hidden inside Megaplex Dubai near Grand Hyatt Dubai, Tiger Strikes gives traditional bar games a technological upgrade. Six bowling lanes anchor the venue, joined by WIKIT augmented-reality cricket cages, digital darts and dedicated pool tables. The cricket simulators use BatFast technology, allowing players to test themselves against virtual bowling at different speeds and difficulty levels, while the other games are simple enough for casual groups to jump straight in. A café and lounge serves light bites, mocktails and signature drinks between rounds.
Where: Tiger Strikes, Megaplex Dubai, Umm Hurair. Dubai
When: Open daily from 3pm to midnight
Contact: @tigerstrikes.dxb
Toad in the Hole at Topgolf Dubai
Perched on Level Three of Topgolf Dubai, Toad in the Hole takes the familiar British gastropub and gives it a playful Dubai twist. Traditional pub interiors set the scene for live sport, drinks and darts, allowing groups to compete before (or after) booking one of Topgolf’s hitting bays. The menu leans proudly British, with dishes such as fish and chips, Sunday roasts and its namesake toad in the hole, served as beef and mustard sausages inside a giant Yorkshire pudding. A full drinks offering includes draught beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, while weekly quiz nights, brunches and darts promotions keep the entertainment calendar busy.
Where: Toad in the Hole, Topgolf Dubai, Emirates Hills, Dubai
When: Daily from 10am to 2am
Contact: https://topgolf.ae
Triple 7
Triple 7 taps directly into arcade nostalgia, only this time the games come with a full bar. Located at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View in Business Bay, the adults-only venue mixes neon lighting and graffiti-style interiors with vintage machines, modern VR experiences, pinball, pool and a four-lane bowling alley. Classic arcade titles sit alongside newer attractions, creating the kind of place where a quick drink can easily become several rounds of competition. When it is time to recharge, the 7 Heaven lounge shifts the pace with cocktails and bar seating, while the food menu covers sliders, nachos and pizza. It is unapologetically playful and best tackled with friends.
Where: Triple 7, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Canal View, Business Bay, Dubai
When: Daily from 6pm to 3am
Contact: www.777dxb.com
Wavehouse
Entertainment comes in almost every form at Wavehouse, Atlantis, The Palm’s sprawling restaurant, bar and gaming destination. Four bowling lanes provide the centrepiece, while two floors house more than 70 arcade games, including the world’s largest Pac-Man. Competitive groups can also tackle automated darts with action replay or head outside to Surf’s Up, a Wave Rider designed for surfing and bodyboarding. The restaurant keeps things casual with pizzas, burgers and other crowd-pleasing dishes, while the licensed bar serves cocktails and other beverages.
Where: Wavehouse, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
When: Daily from 12pm to 10pm
Contact: www.atlantis.com