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Explore Abu Dhabi nightlife at the best Yas Island bars and clubs

Capture the spirit of Yas Island by night in world-class clubs and bars, with happy hours, ladies’ nights and live entertainment like nowhere else.

Riding high on the excitement of a day at Yas Island, you’ll find so much to stick around for when the sun goes down and Yas Island’s bars and clubs open up. Here are 10 of the most vibrant venues to see and be seen in, with suggestions on where to stay so the party never ends.

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Experience Yas Island after dark: your guide to Abu Dhabi's most vibrant bars and clubs.

From live music at Lock Stock & Barrel to sunset views at Diablito and dancing at Iris.

Find great deals with extended happy hours, sports screenings, and nightly promotions.

Extend the fun by staying at partner hotels steps away from the best nightlife.

Belgian Café Yas Island

Specializing in Belgium’s best hops and ales, the late-night Belgian Café channels 1920’s Art Deco sophistication. Enjoy Yas Island’s nightlife; wash down moules-frites, steak and gourmet burgers. With a schedule of culinary promotions, sports screenings and quiz nights, customers are continuously entertained. Come early for the Saturday Roast – slow-cooked beef sirloin or garlic and rosemary roasted lamb with Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes, creamy cauliflower cheese and a generous boat of gravy – and then stay for the happy hours.

STOPOVER: Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island

Diablito

Yas Marina’s Diablito translates as Little Devil – in part a reference to the spicy menu, which hails from Mexico, Italy and Spain, running the gamut from Tex-Mex to tapas. Soothe the heat with a fine selection of Latin American and European mixed drinks while soaking up views from this two-storey restaurant overlooking the water. Arrive early to score a table on the rooftop for dreamy sunset views and enjoy the 6pm to 8pm happy hour.

Lock Stock & Barrel

A firm UAE favorite with multiple venues across the country, LSB as it is widely known, is a great place to listen to live music while knocking back your preferred tipple and bar snacks. Housed in an industrial-chic venue, the bar hosts the wildly popular Tipsy Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and a whole lot more - all of which mean massive party vibes, all day every day!

McCafferty’s

In May 20223, the award-winning, authentic Irish pub brought its beloved Irish drafts and grub over to Yas Island. With branches across the UK, Spain, the UAE, McCafferty’s has expanded rapidly from its roots in Donegal. Sip on your Guinness (or cocktails if you prefer) and tuck into a roast, pie, steak or spuds as you enjoy live music, sports or some good old craic, Irish style.

Iris

Located in Yas Marina’s futuristic Building 1, directly under Cipriani, this unconventional lounge serves sunset views with artisan mixology and fashionable food (including fabulous ceviche), making it one of the most popular Yas Island bars. Get a front-row seat on the terrace and enjoy the beat of DJs artfully building the tempo. Past 10pm, Iris is one of the hottest dance spots in town, and the weekend begins early with Yas Island’s Wednesday’s ladies’ night promotion, treating women to three complimentary cocktails.

Stars ’N’ Bars

Live entertainment from 10pm until the small hours, major sporting events playing across 70 screens, quiz nights and generous drinks promotions are all part of Stars ‘n’ Bars winning formula. The American and Tex-Mex menu is loaded with burgers, wings, ribs, nachos, fajitas, steaks and salads – and the portions are huge! Come hungry; leave late.

W Lounge

W Lounge follows the narrative of this famous hotel’s musical agenda. Expect international DJs pumping out the latest must-listen tracks, geared up to complement coveted views from inside one of the world’s most exciting F1 racetracks. Elsewhere, poolside WET Deck and rooftop SUN Deck provide options for an enticing bar crawl all within the same hotel, before climbing straight into bed in a WOW Suite.

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Y Bar

New York is the theme at laidback Y Bar in Yas Island, with platters named after landmarks. The Empire State comprises shrimp popcorn, chicken wings and beef sliders, while Central Park, a vegetarian option, includes stuffed mushrooms, onion rings and vegetable spring rolls. Other bar bites include sausage sold by the meter, spaghetti and meatballs, and Boston mussel pots. Cocktails are colorful, football screenings are lively, and the happy hours are long – from 4pm to midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and from 12pm to 9pm from Thursday to Saturday!

STOPOVER: Yas Island Rotana

There you have it, our quick guide to Adu Dhabi nightlife and the most happening Yas Island bars and clubs. Fancy a leisurely brunch or foodie staycation too? Check our roundup of the best choices for foodies in Yas Island.