The city’s ultimate nightlife awards are back and here’s who’s nominated and how to vote
Dubai’s nightlife scene never sleeps, and honestly neither do we. After a year spent reviewing buzzy bars, dancing until dawn, sipping signature cocktails and checking out the hottest DJ sets, we’re proud to reveal the nominees for the What’s On Nightlife Awards 2025.
This October, we’ll be hosting the city’s most unmissable industry event: a beachside celebration of the best in nightlife, powered by the city’s most trusted lifestyle brand, What’s On. From glitzy lounges to booming nightclubs, festivals to after-hours gems, the What’s On Nightlife Awards will honour the venues, people and parties that keep the UAE pulsing long after dark.
We’re celebrating excellence across 28 categories, with five of them open to public vote. So if you’ve got a favourite cocktail bar, go-to sundowner spot, or a party venue that never lets you down, now’s your chance to make your voice heard.
Expect a high-energy event packed with industry heavyweights, scene-shaping DJs, influencers, venue owners, and party lovers all coming together for one big night under the stars. It’s more than just an awards ceremony. It’s a cultural moment for the UAE’s ever-evolving after-dark scene. And this year’s show promises to be bigger, bolder, and louder than ever before.
As the city’s ultimate guide to going out, What’s On has always been at the heart of the nightlife conversation. These awards aren’t just about recognising the best, they are about celebrating the passion, creativity, and hard work that goes into making Dubai’s nightlife world-class.
So, who’s in the running? Who’s got the vibe, the energy, the edge?
Click here to check out the full list of nominees, and here to get voting.
This is your city, your scene, your say. So make sure sure to have your voice heard.
> Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
