Whether you want dancing, dinner or beachside drinks, these ladies’ nights in Abu Dhabi cover every kind of mood
Ladies’ nights are not just about drinks deals and playlists. It is about permission. Permission to exhale, to laugh too loudly, to dance badly, to talk honestly. It is a pause button on deadlines, expectations and the mental load we carry daily. Sometimes it is deep chats over coffee. Sometimes it is dancing like you are Beyoncé’s backup dancer and owning every second of it. Whatever shape it takes, ladies’ night matters. Whether your ideal evening involves free-flow drinks, live DJs, sunset views or simply an excuse to get dressed up, these are the ladies’ nights in Abu Dhabi worth adding to the group chat right now.
W Lounge Abu Dhabi
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Sipz and Glam is the kind of ladies’ night that understands rhythm. The DJ reads the room perfectly, knowing when to slow things down and when to push the tempo, so no two Fridays ever feel the same. It is glamorous, chic and quietly sexy, the sort of night that starts with sipping and ends with dancing. From the moment you arrive the lounge slips into full unwind mode with low lighting, crafted cocktails and a soundtrack that builds as the night goes on. Ladies can enjoy unlimited selected beverages for Dhs85 after purchasing one drink from the special menu, with Japanese-inspired bites like Norigami sushi tacos and yuzu cucumber rolls from Dhs40.
Location: W Lounge, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Time: Every Friday, 9pm onwards
Cost: Dhs85 per person for unlimited selected beverages with one special menu drink purchase. Food from Dhs40
Contact: (02) 656 0000
Bla Bla Bar, Yas Island
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There’s something about Bla Bla Bar that pulls you in before you even plan on staying. This is the kind of night where you lose track of time and possibly your voice. Loud music, high energy and free-flow house drinks make it a guaranteed dance floor situation. The DJ mixes hip hop, RnB, afrobeats and amapiano so smoothly your shoulders can’t help but react.
It is wholesome, fun and completely unforced, the kind of ladies’ night where the music and the mood follows naturally. House drinks are free for ladies, which only adds to the sense that this is one of Abu Dhabi’s quietly top-tier nights out.
Location: Bla Bla Bar, Yas Island
Time: Thursdays, 8pm to 11pm
Contact: 02 639 9078
Yas Waterworld
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Some ladies’ nights involve heels. This one involves screaming your way down a waterslide before floating lazily through a river with your friends. Yas Ladies is back at Yas Waterworld, turning Fridays into a women-only splash session complete with female DJs, live entertainment and more than 70 rides and attractions. Privacy is taken seriously too, with an all-female staff and no phones or cameras allowed inside the park. Whether you want adrenaline, poolside lounging or just an excuse to do something different with the girls, this is one of the most fun ways to spend a Friday in Abu Dhabi.
Location: Yas Waterworld, Yas Island
Time: Fridays, 10am to 8pm
Cost: From Dhs295
Contact: 600 511115
Tiki Pacifico
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This is your island escape without the flight. Expect a naughty, playful night filled with tropical energy, unlimited drinks while dining, and a luau vibe that makes you forget what day it is.
Location: Tiki Pacifico Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach
Time: Daily ladies’ night, 7pm to 11pm
Contact: (050) 696 9298
Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar
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Grown, sexy and effortlessly stylish, this rooftop lounge comes with marina views and a polished crowd. Siddharta Lounge is ideal for dressing up, ordering another round and settling into the night with your girls. Ladies’ Night runs from 7pm to 11pm with unlimited selected beverages while you dine, or opt for unlimited bevvies from 10pm till late for Dhs99 if you’re in it for the long haul.
Location: Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar, Yas Bay
Time: Every Thursday, 7pm to 11pm
Cost: Dhs99
Contact: (050) 601 1194
Ladies’ Coffee Mornings, Viya Golf Performance Institute
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Not every ladies’ night happens after dark. This feel good morning series is about confidence, fresh air and learning something new, with golf coaching paired with coffee and easy conversation.
Location: Viya Golf Performance Institute, Yas Acres
Time: Weekly morning sessions
Cost: Dhs495 for four sessions
Contact: (02) 208 7222
Barbossa, Yas Bay
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Easy vibes, no fuss, no spend pressure. This is the kind of place where the night unfolds naturally and no one is checking the time.
Location: Barbossa, Yas Bay
Time: Thursdays, 7pm to 10pm
Cost: Free-flowing house spirits, wine and prosecco
Contact: (050) 185 8068
Crafty Fox, Yas Links Abu Dhabi
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Midweek never looked this good. Vixen Soirée is relaxed, social and ideal for long catch-ups over drinks and discounted comfort food.
Location: Crafty Fox, Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Time: Tuesdays, 5pm to 9pm
Cost: Complimentary selected drinks and 50% off selected menu items
Contact: (02) 404 3081
Ishtar, Yas Marina
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Arabian-inspired glamour meets lively entertainment at this upbeat ladies’ night. You’ll be treated to unlimited beverages, bold flavours and a belly dancer who keeps the energy high.
Location: Ishtar, Yas Marina
Time: Tuesdays, 8pm to 12am
Contact: (050) 402 2293
The Overlook, The WB Abu Dhabi
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Sunset views, rooftop vibes and an infinity pool make this a dreamy Thursday plan. It is relaxed, scenic and quietly indulgent.
Location: The Overlook, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
Time: Thursdays, 6pm to 9pm
Cost: Three complimentary drinks, 25% off food
Contact: (02) 815 0000
JazzBar, Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche
JazzBar draws you in early and makes leaving feel unnecessary. Live music sets the tone, the crowd knows how to have a good time, and Fridays stretch comfortably into the early hours. It’s the kind of place where conversations flow easily between songs and the energy builds without feeling forced. Ladies can enjoy five selected drinks for Dhs109, plus 20% off the à la carte menu, making it a solid choice for a late, music-led night out.
Location: JazzBar, Radisson Blu Hotel and Resorts, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Time: Fridays, 7pm to 11pm
Cost: Dhs109 for five selected drinks plus 20% off à la carte
Contact: (056) 104 1114
Moon Deck, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Resort
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Moonlit Queens is all about soft lights, shisha clouds and unhurried conversation. It is a calm, cosy midweek reset with just enough sparkle.
Location: Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Resort
Time: Wednesdays, 5pm to 10pm
Cost: Dhs99
Contact: (056) 688 5361
