Soirée
Bussiness Bay, Dubai
Bar in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Book with PearlWhy go
Soirée is worth booking for a polished, wine-led drink in Business Bay, especially if you want hotel-level ease without fighting for a table. Treat it as a premium drinks stop rather than a bargain round or dinner-first venue. Star Wine List recognition is the main trust signal, easy booking makes it useful for first-timers or last-minute plans.
About Soirée
Soirée is a Dubai venue with Star Wine List (2024) recognition. For a first visit, the strongest reason to shortlist it is that recognition, paired with late evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday.
Expectations should stay focused. Soirée is in Dubai, the dress code is smart casual, it is closed on Monday and Sunday. It is open Tuesday to Thursday from 5 PM to 1 AM, Friday from 5:30 PM to 1 AM, Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM. For specifics such as cuisine, menu format, seating, pricing, venue layout, check directly with the venue.
Book it around the wine recognition
Value here should not be judged by assumptions about pricing, menu style, or service format. The grounded hook is Star Wine List (2024) recognition, which is enough to make Soirée relevant for guests comparing evening venues in Dubai.
For a first visit, keep the plan simple: use the hours and smart-casual dress code to decide whether it fits your evening. If food, seating, or price details matter, do not choose it on the basis of a specific dinner format, bargain round, outdoor setup, or large-party arrangement unless you have checked directly with the venue.
Dubai timing is part of the appeal
The schedule is useful for evening planning in Dubai. Soirée opens from Tuesday through Saturday and stays open until 1 AM on each of those nights, with Friday starting slightly later at 5:30 PM. It is not a Monday or Sunday option.
For broader planning, use our Dubai guides, or cross-check dinner and hotel options in our full Dubai restaurants guide and our full Dubai hotels guide. If the night needs a different category entirely, use separate Dubai pages for other experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- Tower, The Opus by Omniyat - ME Dubai Hotel - 2nd - Al A'amal St - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Website
- soireedxb.com
- Phone
- +971 055 413 6648
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Soirée leans into its architectural setting at the Opus, where Zaha Hadid's fluid geometries and warped perspectives shape the experience long before a glass is poured. The bar favors an intimate, modern sensibility: curved walls, controlled lighting and a tightly considered room make the interior itself the main attraction. That design-first approach creates an atmosphere that feels deliberate and slightly disorienting in a good way—more immersive than the typical polished hotel bar—so the space reads as a boutique, design-conscious venue for guests who appreciate mood and detail as much as the drinks.
Best For
This is a destination for people who value design and wine in equal measure. Soirée is well suited to date nights and special occasions where atmosphere matters, as well as after-work drinks for colleagues seeking a quieter, more refined setting than Dubai’s high-volume beach clubs. Its placement inside ME Dubai and its wine-forward identity also make it a natural stop for groups of wine-minded friends or visitors who want a sophisticated, memorable bar experience that foregrounds both architecture and a considered wine programme.
Ordering Tips
Take advantage of Soirée’s wine credentials: three consecutive Star Wine List awards signal depth, range and knowledgeable service. Expect a thoughtful by-the-glass selection and staff prepared to guide pairings and recommendations; asking for a curated suggestion or a glass-by-glass exploration is a sensible approach. Because the venue positions the room and the wine as the main attractions, let the team steer you toward bottles or flights that reveal the breadth of the list rather than defaulting to familiar, mainstream choices.
Venue details
Ambiance
Low lighting with sleek surfaces and art-deco aesthetics; intimate garden terrace for conversation; vibrant interior lounge with Manhattan-style sophistication and just-right hum of excitement.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Jazz and Vinyl Records; Dj Sessions Including Afro House and Mash Up Nights
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- From the Garden
- Not So Bloody
Planning details
Location
Tower, The Opus by Omniyat - ME Dubai Hotel - 2nd - Al A'amal St - Business Bay - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Roka, Notable alternative
- Maison Dali, Notable alternative
- Salmon Guru Dubai, Notable alternative
- Meda Tapas & Bar, Notable alternative
- Treehouse, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose Soirée when wine is the point and the group wants a polished Business Bay setting with easy booking. Roka is the better call when the evening needs a stronger dinner anchor, while Salmon Guru Dubai is the smarter cross-shop for guests who care more about cocktails and higher-energy bar craft than a wine-led hotel room.
For value per round, Soirée is harder to judge without a listed price range, so the safer expectation is premium hotel-bar spend. Meda Tapas & Bar is the better alternative if the group wants a more food-and-drink-balanced night, while Maison Dali makes more sense when dining atmosphere matters as much as the drinks.
If ambiance is the deciding factor, Treehouse is the stronger pick for a more scene-driven Dubai night. Soirée is the practical option for a calmer, wine-first plan, an easier reservation, a central address that works before or after dinner elsewhere.
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Compare Soirée
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Soirée | Dubai | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1 |
| Roka | Dubai | No published awards |
| Maison Dali | Dubai | No published awards |
| Salmon Guru Dubai | Dubai | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #1992026 Pinnacle GuideTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa * - Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa * (Regional Top 10 Honoree) |
| Meda Tapas & Bar | Dubai | No published awards |
| Treehouse | Dubai | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soirée good for groups?
Group suitability should be checked directly with the venue. Soirée is in Dubai, has a smart-casual dress code, opens Tuesday through Saturday until 1 AM. For a different kind of social night, Treehouse is another Dubai option to compare.
Does Soirée have happy hour deals?
Happy-hour and pricing details should be checked directly with the venue. Star Wine List (2024) recognition should not be treated as proof of any specific deal, price point, or format. If pricing is the deciding factor, check Soirée directly before booking; Salmon Guru Dubai is another Dubai venue to research for a different night-out plan.
Is the food good at Soirée?
Cuisine, menu, dish details should be checked directly with the venue, so it would be misleading to judge Soirée as a dining destination on that basis alone. The clearest signal is Star Wine List (2024) recognition. If food details are the priority, Roka or Maison Dali are other Dubai options to compare.
Is Soirée good for a date?
It may fit an evening plan if the basics match what you need: Dubai location, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List (2024) recognition, evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday. Check directly if atmosphere, seating, menu details matter. Salmon Guru Dubai is another Dubai venue to consider for a different night-out plan.
What's the best time to go to Soirée?
Use the schedule as the guide. Soirée opens at 5 PM Tuesday to Thursday, 5:30 PM on Friday, 5 PM on Saturday, closing at 1 AM on each open day. Monday and Sunday are closed.
Is Soirée open late?
Yes. Soirée stays open until 1 AM from Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. Treehouse is another Dubai option to compare if you are planning a different late-night setting.
