Middle East

World's 50 Best Bars — a 1920s Japanese-inspired speakeasy on the Four Seasons DIFC's rooftop. Sake cocktails, Japanese whiskies, and theatrical service in a stunning space that feels transported from Tokyo's golden age.

Voted Dubai's best rooftop bar — on the 75th floor of the Address Sky View Hotel, bridging two towers. A plunge pool at 300m, views of the Burj Khalifa, and cocktails that match the ambition of the view.

Dubai's most glamorous outdoor club — an open rooftop on Meydan Grandstand with the city's most coveted DJ bookings. Tiësto, Afrojack, Valentino Khan play here. Dress code absolute, energy electric.

The DIFC flagship of the global Zuma brand — an extraordinary bar programme alongside Japanese robata cuisine. The bar's sake and Japanese whisky collection, and after-dinner bar scene, define upscale DIFC nightlife.

Beirut's most iconic electronic music venue — a converted warehouse in Karantina with a world-class sound system and lineups that draw international techno heroes. The equal of anything in Berlin or London, and twice as joyful.

One of Beirut's oldest continuous bars — on Mar Mikhael Street, its tiny terrace has been the meeting point of artists, politicians, journalists, and revolutionaries for decades. Perfect Arak, extraordinary people-watching.

Gemmayze's most welcoming and culturally important venue — Central Station has been a pillar of Beirut's alternative scene since 2007. Live music, DJs, art shows, and a fiercely loyal community that defines the city's spirit.

The definitive celebration of arak — Lebanon's national anise spirit — reimagined through cocktail craft. Anise's menu uses Lebanese botanicals, local citrus, and seasonal ingredients to create cocktails that taste like Beirut itself.