Dubai, let’s get loud: The What’s On Nightlife Awards is back bigger, and better than ever before. Taking place this October, we’ll be bringing the nightlife industry’s shining lights to an epic beach bash to crown this year’s winners.

We’ve spent the last year rating, reviewing, sipping drinks and hitting dancefloors, to bring you the very best of the city’s nightlife scene. This year, we’ll be crowning winners across 25+ categories that cover everything from cool cocktails bars and sensational sundowner spots to epic festivals and party hard bars, beach clubs and nightclubs. The awards recognise all the top places that make the UAE’s nightlife scene one of the best in the world.

Expect a VIP guest-list of nominees, industry professionals, sponsors and special guests in what’s sure to be a fun, action-packed and exciting evening.

Date: October 2026

Venue: Dubai, UAE

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