As a Western expat in Dubai, it’s often easy to forget you’re ever abroad. Surrounded by familiar fast food chains and international hotels, and hearing English spoken at every turn, it’s not surprising that expats fall into predictable nightlife genres, supping drinks at Irish pubs or swanky bars , and grooving to European house or American R&B. But whisper it – a good night out doesn’t have to involve a drink. A revolutionary concept for many Westerners, perhaps, but one I wanted to put to good use.
My concept was simple: I wanted to feel as far from the Western world as I could, as close to my home in Dubai Marina as possible. A trip to Bur Dubai was out of the question; instead, I challenged myself to walk the length and breadth of Dubai Marina, stopping strictly at shisha bars and nightspots that met two criteria: 1) the venue had attracted enough trade to be at least half full on a Sunday night, and 2) I would be the only Westerner in the place.
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