Dubai’s nightlife just acquired a distinctly Lebanese heartbeat. “Bazaar by Caprice,” the celebrated Beirut club concept, has opened a new venue at Meydan Grandstand, blending high-energy parties, live entertainment and Lebanese cuisine for locals and the city’s large Lebanese community.
The brand arrives with a reputation already built on years of packed nights in Beirut. The original “By Caprice” concept became famous for its open-air setting, eclectic music and a crowd that mixed creatives, professionals and visiting tourists looking for a taste of the capital’s nightlife. The Dubai extension aims to reproduce that atmosphere in a more polished, destination-style venue.
A Nightlife Concept Built Around Lebanese Hospitality
Bazaar by Caprice in Dubai is designed as more than a dance floor. Guests can start the evening with a sit-down dinner before the lights dim and the club side of the venue comes to life. The menu leans heavily on Lebanese flavors, from classic mezza and grilled mains to desserts and cocktails that reference Beirut’s bar culture.
For many Lebanese expatriates in the UAE, the format feels familiar: shareable dishes, group tables, loud conversation and a soundtrack that moves between Oriental hits, international dance tracks and DJ sets. The club is scheduled to open five nights per week, making it a regular fixture on Dubai’s busy social calendar.
Dubai as a Hub for Lebanese Brands
The UAE—particularly Dubai—has become a natural expansion market for Lebanese restaurants, cafés and clubs over the past decade. Thousands of Lebanese professionals live and work in the city, and Dubai’s tourism numbers provide a steady flow of visitors already familiar with Beirut’s lifestyle brands.
From specialty coffee roasters to fine-dining concepts, Lebanese businesses have increasingly used Dubai as a platform for regional growth. Bazaar by Caprice follows that pattern, banking on nostalgia among Lebanese guests and curiosity from international audiences who have heard about Beirut’s legendary nightlife but may never have experienced it first-hand.
A Beirut Mood, A Dubai Address
While the architecture and service standards are tailored to Dubai’s luxury expectations, the emotional core of the concept is distinctly Lebanese: late nights, big tables of friends, and a soundtrack that moves seamlessly between Arabic pop, classics and international club music.
For many in the diaspora, that mix is the point. At a time when Lebanon continues to struggle economically, the success of Lebanese cultural exports abroad becomes both a business move and a symbolic reminder that the country’s creative industries still travel well.
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