I am still [since 7 years now] confused, that there is not one classic bar in the UAE. A bar like Milk & Honey or Pegu Club or Le Lion. There are fancy places - and lobby bars - but not a really good, solid classic American bar. And I guess, the guys who are the main promoters of restaurants and bars: TimeOut is just promoting this lack of drinking culture - just see the snippet, I have "cut out" of the TimeOut webpage - it is a poll: I think, this says all! A poll about nightlife venues, and they don't even include a proper bar! Please - let me know, if you are as "disgusted" as I am.