The nightlife scene is equally varied, with many bars, pubs, discos and nightclubs open until the small hours. Outside the hotels, small eating places are to be found in all parts of the city. Restaurants situated outside hotel and club premises are not allowed to serve alcohol. However, all are airconditioned and are often culinary adventures in their own right. Dubai is an excellent place to sample all types of Gulf and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Arabian food makes up an important part of most buffet spreads.
Standards of international cuisine in Dubai are high. Top class European restaurants in the city's hotels range from French to Italian, Swiss to Mediterranean, Spanish to Greek and British to German. Asia is equally well represented with many fine Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Fillipino and Korean restaurants. There are also several American and Mexican restaurants in the city.