Koubba Bar
Romantic Arabesque Bar with Arabian Sea Views
For a bar located in Al Qasr, one of Dubai's most luxurious hotels, Koubba remains something of a secret. While it may not be Dubai's most buzziest bar, it's arguably one of its most romantic and makes a lovely spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or nightcap.
On the handful of occasions I've been here over the years there's never been more than a few tables of drinkers - generally couples - but the subdued atmosphere (and dim lighting) adds to the romance and intimacy of the place.
The Arabesque decor is quintessentially Dubai - mashrabiya screens, Oriental carpets, plush furnishings, Damascene mother-of-pearl inlaid tables - but the real allure is the candlelit terrace with mesmerizing views of Al Qasr resort, Madinat Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, and of course, the Arabian Sea.
On the handful of occasions I've been here over the years there's never been more than a few tables of drinkers - generally couples - but the subdued atmosphere (and dim lighting) adds to the romance and intimacy of the place.
The Arabesque decor is quintessentially Dubai - mashrabiya screens, Oriental carpets, plush furnishings, Damascene mother-of-pearl inlaid tables - but the real allure is the candlelit terrace with mesmerizing views of Al Qasr resort, Madinat Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, and of course, the Arabian Sea.
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