Dubai Nightclub

To see how a nightclub night in Dubai works, take XO Club Dubai, a nightclub on Marasi Drive in Business Bay that opens every day from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

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Two aerial acrobats on straps high above the room, framed by warm orange and white stage beams
An aerial show high above the main room
A Dubai nightclub night at a glance
Part of the nightHow it works at XO Club DubaiWhat you do
HoursOpen every day, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AMPick an arrival time and book around it.
TablesReserved booths with a table hostBook on WhatsApp or by phone.
DressSmart evening wear expectedDress up and bring valid ID.
ArrivalValet parking at the entranceGive the booking name at the door.
ShowsDJ sets, dance and aerial showsWatch from your booth.
PaymentCash, Credit Card, Debit CardSettle at your table.

Hours: a late-night rhythm

A night at a Dubai nightclub tends to run late, and XO Club Dubai stays open until 5:00 AM on every day of the week.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, so an evening can begin early or start well after midnight. Because the hours are the same seven days a week, a Tuesday works as well as a weekend for a booked table.

Even so, the night you pick changes the feel of it. Friday and Saturday carry the weekend events, and a midweek night runs as ladies night. The kinds of nights at the club are compared on one page, and the guide to picking the right night in Business Bay helps you choose.

Tables: how seating works

In Dubai nightlife, a group usually books a table, and at XO Club Dubai that table comes with its own host.

A reservation gives your party a booth for the night. The booths are tiered around the dance floor and face the stage, so you can watch the shows without leaving your seats. Your table host takes the orders, which means nobody in the group has to queue.

Elevated perimeter booths come with dedicated host attention and clear stage sightlines, and a central bar with dedicated bar staff serves the main floor.

To book, send your date and number of guests to 052 955 7546. The VIP table booking steps explain what happens next, the table service and hosting page lists what comes with it, and the prices in AED are published with the exact note: All prices in AED. Subject to 30% municipality and service charges.

Dress and entry

Smart evening wear is expected at XO Club Dubai, according to the venue's own booking notes, and every guest should carry valid ID.

Entry stays subject to venue policy, even when a table is reserved. In practice, that means the whole group should arrive dressed for the evening and ready to show identification at the door.

Guests must be 21 or over, and each one shows an original passport or Emirates ID. Digital copies and expired documents are rejected.

Unsure about an outfit or a guest? Ask the team before the night rather than at the entrance. A quick message to 052 955 7546 settles it, and the booking desk on WhatsApp or phone lists the hours by day.

Arrival on Marasi Drive

Arriving at XO Club Dubai means heading for Marasi Drive in Business Bay, where valet parking waits at the entrance.

By car, you pull up and hand over your keys. By taxi, the street name and the venue name are enough for the driver. The entrance is also listed as wheelchair accessible, so mention any access needs when you book.

At the door, give the booking name and you are shown to your booth. The map pin and arrival details have the coordinates, and the page on this Business Bay nightclub and its street covers the district. The guide to arrival on Marasi Drive and your table follows the night step by step.

Inside: music and shows

Live music is one of the listed attributes of XO Club Dubai, and the stage programme mixes DJ sets with performers.

Guests in silhouette with a raised arm as pink smoke jets fire behind the DJ desk
Pink smoke jets fire behind the DJ desk

Alongside the DJ, the night features stage dance performances and aerial acrobatic shows. Since the line-up can change from night to night, ask what is planned for your date when you book.

Resident and guest DJs play open format: commercial house, R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, Arabic favourites and international club anthems.

For a look at past nights, the venue photos of shows and light effects show performers, CO2 plumes, artificial snow and the LED ceiling.

Payment and the bill

The bill at XO Club Dubai is settled at your table, by cash, credit card or debit card.

Cards are accepted at every table, so the group can split the bill as it suits you. Prices are in AED, and the price list carries the charges note quoted above.

For a first visit, the first night out in Business Bay guide puts all of this in order. The XO Club Dubai overview has the rating, 4.3 from 189 Google reviews, and the guides to nights at the club cover birthdays, groups and New Year's Eve.

Questions about a Dubai night out

Is there a dress code for a night at XO Club Dubai?

Smart evening wear is expected, according to the venue's own booking notes. Entry stays subject to venue policy, so check the details when you book.

Do I need ID for a nightclub night in Dubai at XO Club Dubai?

Bring valid identification for every guest. The venue asks for it, and a reserved table does not replace it at the door.

What does a night at XO Club Dubai include besides the DJ?

Stage dance performances and aerial acrobatic shows run alongside the DJ sets. Booked tables also come with a dedicated host for the party.

Plan your Dubai night

Pick a night, send your date and number of guests, and your table is set before you leave home.