Metal Meets the Desert: Top 5 Places Every Rock Fan Should Visit in Dubai
It might seem that rock culture isn’t popular in Dubai, but it’s false. This article breaks this misconception by presenting you with the best rock locations and events where you can bang your head in rhythm with heavy strums and beats. But before the start, you should know that locations are far from one another, requiring you to have a speedy vehicle to get across them.
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Hard Rock Cafe
Once Dubai Hard Rock Cafe, the most recognisable rock cafe in the world, was launched, it quickly became popular among fans of heavy music. The local bands play here 24/7, performing the songs of iconic:
- Bon Jovi;
- Led Zeppelin;
- Aerosmith;
- AC/DC.
On top of that, Hard Rock Cafe has a mini-stage with live music every evening. The cafe is found at Dubai Festival City Mall, Zone 8A, playing live music between Sunday and Thursday. A spot also features a Rock Shop where you can buy merch from Hard Rock Cafe or bands from 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Lock, Stock & Barrel
This is a club-type establishment that allows only 21+ visitors. Lock, Stock & Barrel is a home to American cuisine and heavy music from local bands. But get prepared for a strict dress code if you plan to visit a place. Wear anything besides hats, beachwear, sportswear, sleeveless t-shirts, and open-toed footwear.

Pizza Express
Do you like rock music, as well as Italian dishes? You’re welcome to Pizza Express, a place where you can enjoy cheesy pizzas and high-voltage hits. The place is located near Jumeirah Lake Towers, having both a casual hall for eating and a stage with chairs and tables to enjoy live rock performances.
Pizza Express is also well-suited for visitors with children. It features kids-menu and pizza-making parties that can entertain your entire family – you receive a self-made pizza as a bonus.
Rock Nation DXB
If you’ve done a Porsche car hire, you can travel to the Grand Millennium Hotel, Barsha Heights, to enjoy Rock Nation DXB events. Unlike the previous positions in this list, this one doesn’t mix a cafe and rock performance formats – it’s a classic hard music concert.
However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get a drink here. Rock Nation DXB hires bartenders to pour your favourite cocktails while you listen to cover and self-sufficient groups.
Headbangers Hub
Those who like heavy music for its spirit and not so big names should visit Headbangers Hub. It’s an underground Dubai event that features small metal bands that perform with all their heart and soul.
The most common Headbangers Hub venue is Oak Live Bar in the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Ensure to explore @headbangers.hub schedule on Instagram before visiting. That’s the only place where you can find days of the week and times during which the organisation conducts events.
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