Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022: shortlist announced

The Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022 shortlist have finally been revealed.

Are you an Abu Dhabian who likes to spend a weekend in Dubai? We’re not surprised. It would be rude not to make the hour’s drive to the city to enjoy Dubai’s buzzing nightlife scene.

Time Out Dubai is gearing up to host its 12th edition of the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022, where the creme de la creme of Dubai’s nightlife scene will be celebrated. If you’re wondering what places you need to add to your hit list next time you’re in Dubai, you’re in the right place.

For more than 20 years, Time Out’s reviewers have conducted anonymous, independent visits to the region, booking anonymously and paying for every meal to establish what is really worth the hard earned cash we bring home. Want to know more about our review process? Click here.

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This year’s awards are no different. The Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022 has a total of 23 categories, including four new awards.

There’s also a big nod to Dubai’s live music scene, with new categories including Best Live Music Bar, Best Resident DJ and Best Bar Band.

Other categories include Best Club, Best Beach Club, Pub of the Year and Bar of the Year.

With just over a month to go, Time Out Dubai can reveal the nominees for the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022.

Click here to read the full shortlist.

Are you ready? We definitely are. The winners will be revealed at the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022 ceremony, a private event for more than 500 of Dubai’s best pub, bar and club professionals held at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay.

Bookings for tickets are now open, with a special early bird deal to run until 11.59pm on Tuesday October 18. Get your early bird tickets for Dhs1,599 per person or Dhs14,999 for a table of 10 from now until October 18.

To register your interest in tickets, contact eleanor.ashton@itp.com.