Yes, woman are wonderful and smell great and are generally a whole lot nicer than their hairier counterparts, but there’s nothing quite like a bit of good old fashioned male bonding. In fact, it’s scientifically proven.
So try using that as your excuse the next time the missus moans at you when you choose the lads over her for the fourth consecutive night in a row. Tell her science said it was okay. See how well that goes down.
Whilst we don’t usually condone abandoning one’s significant other, it can be rather difficult to resist cracking a few cold ones open with the boys when there are simply so many enticing options available in the city. And seeing as we’re such top blokes ourselves, we’ve even given you a hand in picking out the next location that you and your mates will likely get barred from. Just don’t tell them we sent you.
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‘Gentleman’s Night’ at The City Grill
You know what’s not manly? Lying about enjoying that kale and quinoa salad your girlfriend made you for dinner last night. You know what is manly? Eating perfectly grilled hunks of meat in a sexy steak restaurant. And although The City Grill does have a quinoa salad on it’s menu, there isn’t much manlier than dining in a restaurant that describes itself as ‘A Carnivore’s Choice’ is there?
This South African restaurant not only offers up some fantastic lean and mean grilled steaks but they also really seem to understand what a night out with the boys is all about, offering any men (and only men) in need of a bit of meat with two free drinks on the house every Tuesday.
The Offer: Two complimentary drinks from a selected list
When: Every Tuesday, 5pm – 2am
Where: The City Grill, The Atrium, Al Habtoor City
‘One For The Boys’ at Nezesaussi Grill Downtown
Ladies’ Nights all around the city may have finally met their match as the Nezesaussi Grill Downtown have introduced their new Men’s Night. Seeing as it’s usually the girls who get all the perks (y’know like menstrual cycles and less equal rights), the good people at Nezesaussi thought it only fair to make this one for the boys. Round up your crew and head downtown every Sunday evening to enjoy immaculately cut hunks of beef, ice-cold beverages, and a cracking atmosphere at one of Dubai’s premiere sporting hubs.
Keeping things simple with a vast selection of craft hops and the finest cuts of red meat, you’ll be hard-pressed a better way to end your weekend. I mean, what else are you going to do on a Sunday? Spend quality time with your wife? Get real.
The Offer: Enjoy your choice of 3 beverages and a selection of food for only Dhs 149
When: Every Sunday from 6pm to 10pm
Where: Nezesaussi Grill Downtown, Manzil Downtown
‘Gentleman’s Night’ at The Hide
There’s nothing manlier than sitting down to eat an entire slab of meat. Well, nothing manlier than sitting down to eat two entire slabs of meat all to yourself. Whilst feasting on practically an entire cow might not have been the intended purpose of The Hide’s ‘Gentleman’s Night’ offer – which provides men and men alone with a mouth-watering 2 for 1 deal on all American Prime Time Cuts – we can’t see there being any harm in treating yourself. Apart from the fairly obvious physical harm it would bring to both your health and your well-being, that is. On second thought, maybe it’s best you bring a mate.
The Offer: 2-for-1 on American Prime Time Cuts
When: Every Tuesday from 6pm to 11:30pm
Where: The Hide, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah
‘Don’t Wait Up, Lads Night’ at Q43
Hey, you. Do you dream of being the alpha male? Does your ultimate fantasy involve you being hoisted onto the shoulders of innumerable tanned men as they chant “Lads! Lads! Lads!” in unison? Yes? Perfect. No? Well, how would you like the opportunity to earn yourself a few more lad point with the guys at the office? That’s a bit more up your alley, right? Heck, it might even get them to stop teasing you about your awful taste in geeky graphic tees. Either way the solution is to take a group of your closest friends to Q43 on Wednesday as part of their special Lads Night offer. With the option of a Burger and a bevvy or a selection of 3 dishes for the price of Dhs 99, this is the perfect chance to let loose with all your best boys. As per usual Q43’s happy hour runs from 5PM – 8PM with free entry into the pool all night allowing you the chance to show off that physique you’ve been hiding behind those awful, awful t-shirts.
When: Every Wednesday
The Offer: Burger and a beverage, or 3 dishes for only Dhs 99.
Where: Q43, Media One Hotel
‘IKEMEN, Gents Night’ at Aji
Expect an evening of sophisticated Single Malt cocktails alongside your significantly less sophisticated banter at Aji’s stylish lounge bar for part of their ‘Ikemen, Gents Night’ deal. Located at the exclusive Club Vista Mare on Palm Jumeirah, this is certainly a classier option than your salted peanuts sort of evening with your bowling club buddies. Think of this as the sort of place you’d celebrate a job promotion. Or a false pregnancy scare. That’s not to say you can’t get a little messy as guys can enjoy two complimentary drinks at Aji every Wednesday, however; it’s more champagne and ceviche than burgers and beer, as blokes will also be offered 20% off the restaurant’s eclectic Japanese Peruvian menu. Which is a discount we’d definitely recommend making the most of.
The Offer: Two complimentary drinks and 20% off the menu
When: Wednesdays, 8pm – Midnight
Where: Aji, The Palm, Jumeirah
‘The Hunters Gentlemen’s Agreement’ at Hunter’s Room & Grill
Now hunting may be super manly but it also comes with that all-too common detractor of being far too much effort than it’s worth. And personally, we’d prefer our meat was cooked medium rare and served with a side of fries rather than roaming about a field with sad eyes waiting for its demise. Thankfully the people at Hunter’s Room & Grill seem to agree with us as they’re not only willing to provide the already-cooked hunks of flesh but they’re also offering all men a generous 50% off all cuts of meat or 50% off a bottle of wine when you dine with at least two or gents. It should be noted that this two or more rule is pretty stringent however so we wouldn’t recommend showing up if you’re a bit of a Billy no-mates.
The Offer: 50% off your meat cuts or your bottle of wine
When: Every Tuesday, 6pm till closing
Location: Hunter’s Room & Grill, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
‘The Man Cave’ at Cook Hall
We can take a pretty educated guess and assume that the majority of your Saturdays involve you sitting in a considerable state of undress playing Fifa on the Playstation. We can also take a pretty educated guess and assume that you’d much rather spend your Saturday on the top floor of an All-American Gastropub with all you can eat and drink food and beverages surrounded by your best buds. Catered to the men in your life, the Cook Hall’s ‘Man Cave’ experience promises to be the best way to indulge yourself on a range of craft brews and comfort food without anyone ever informing you about how many calories each item contains. The best part though? They’ve still got a Playstation with Fifa.
The Offer: Dhs 299 for a three and a half hour bottomless brunch
When: Every Saturday
Where: Cook Hall, Westin Dubai
