The prohibition era comes to Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai in the form of a brand new Cuban joint Havana Social Club. Located on the ground floor of Dubai’s hottest 2019-hotel opening, the vibrant bar takes guests back to a glamorous time of jazz-filled nights and the smoky cabaret clubs of Havana. Delivering an eclectic mix of authentic Cuban bites, expertly mixed cocktails inspired by recipes from the 1920s, live music sessions and a curated Cuban cigar collection – Havana Social Club is set to become the city’s coolest hangout.
Perfectly placed as a retreat from the fast approaching summer heat, Havana Social Club’s vibrant interior evokes the vibes of its namesake country. Canary yellow walls and teal blue shutters blend stylishly with black and white checkered flooring, creating the perfect Instagram backdrop and ideal spot to catch up with friends over Cuban bites and exotic cocktails. Tucked away in the back – with its colourful scuffed walls, polished wooden floors and prints of characters from Havana’s past – the music room where a roster of live musicians transform the venue at night into a true Cuban salón de baile.
Located off the brightly tiled central bar area, Havana Social Club’s Cuban Humidor-equipped cigar lounge takes a more sophisticated turn. Chesterfield-style brown leather sofas, wood paneling and exposed brickwork add a masculine design edge. Here, guests can lounge, relax and savour an enviable selection of 30 Cuban cigars, while sipping on a wide variety of new and vintage Caribbean rum.
Those that like to perch at the bar – elegant cocktail in hand will love Havana Social Club’s chic bar area. Centered round a dramatic bamboo light installation, the circular bar is the ideal place to pull up a moss green leather pew and settle down to watch expert mixologists at work. Highlights from the menu, designed to take guests on a journey through 1920s prohibition Havana, include the ‘Havana Mojito’, the perfect bubbly twist to the original, a Tequila Old Fashioned – a Cuban take on the traditional blended tipple; and the classic Daiquiri, a cocktail invented in Cuba during the time of Spanish-American war.
Alongside Havana Social Club’s drinks menu, a light menu of authentic Cuban bites will help fuel a night of dancing. Highlights from the menu include Frituras De Malanga (deep fried taro fritters & coconut flakes, cilantro, scallions, secret Havana sauce), Curuetas De Boniato (turkey ham, pickled mango, habanero chili, mango yellow pepper sauce) and Tacos Asado De Pollo (Caribbean slaw, pickled cucumber, crusted chicken, asado sauce, scallions, Cuban guacamole).
There’s also a selection of ‘Manos’ including Atias De Pollo (boneless chicken wings marinated in Cuban coffee with smoked BBQ sauce) and Oven Baked Vaca Samosa (beef picadillo, raisins, olives, cumin spice, sambal mojo, avocado aioli); and ‘Dulce’ such as Cinnamon Sugar Churros with a decadent chili-spiced 70% valrhona chocolate dip.
Transporting guests from Bluewaters to Cuba every Wednesday with live music and spontaneous dancing, ‘Noche Del Ron’ is the chance to enjoy unlimited rum cocktails and two bar bites for just AED 175 per person from 7pm – 9pm. On Thursday nights, Havana Social Club hosts ‘Alama Latina’ – a ladies night offering three hours of complimentary wine and cocktails from 8pm – 11pm. Combining live music, professional singers and dancers and unlimited cocktails, these weekly fiestas are the perfect pre-weekend excuse to party Havana style.
For more information, visit https://www.caesars.com/dubai/restaurants/havanasocialclub or follow Havana Social Club Dubai on Facebook for an inside look.
Havana Social Club is located on Dubai’s newest island oasis and part of Caesars Bluewaters Dubai, the first ever non-gaming resort from the legendary Caesars brand. Unlike anything the Middle East has seen before, guests can expect a truly immersive encounter with a hotel group known around the globe for its fun-fused approach to luxury. Caesars Bluewaters Dubai is divided into two distinct resort offerings, Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai and The Residences at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai.
Caesars Bluewaters Dubai boasts over ten iconic restaurants and bars across two resorts. At Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, signature restaurants include Hell’s Kitchen from multi-Michelin-star chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay, a signature afternoon tea with spectacular sea views at Roman Lounge, light bites and frozen poolside cocktails at Neptune Pool & Beach Bar, cutting-edge mixology at Laurel Bar and modern Pan Asian cuisine in a spectacular setting at Zhen Wei, where guests can tuck into delicate homemade dim sum and hand pulled noodles.
At Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai, the culinary offering includes contemporary Japanese and awe-inspiring views at rooftop restaurant Paru; Bacchanal, the sister restaurant to its award-winning stateside outpost in Vegas; The Piazza serving bespoke afternoon tea with home-baked scones, clotted cream and strawberry preserve; The Sandbar & Grill with the freshest seafood inspired by sun-soaked afternoons in the South of France; fusion Mediterranean and Arabic flavours at Cleo’s Table and the best poolside light bites, burgers and salads on the island at Fortuna and adult pool lounge, Venus.
For more information on dining at Caesars Bluewaters Dubai, please visit caesars.com/dubai.
