If you're looking for good cocktail and mocktail spots in the Middle East then you're in luck. The region is home to a diverse food and drink scene, and these bars and restaurants in particular are the ones you should consider paying a visit.
Jetty Lounge - Dubai
Jetty Lounge in Dubai, located inside the One&Only Royal Mirage resort near the Dubai Marina, is one of the best cocktail and mocktail spots in the Middle East.
It offers outdoor seating with a beautiful coastal view and indoor seating with a sharp, modern aesthetic.
These high quality views are matched with equally high quality food and drinks. The Caravel cocktail on the menu for roughly $17 USD, made with dark rum, banana cream, pineapple and cranberry, is perfect for complementing the tropical setting around you.
Maestro - Amman
Maestro in Jordan's capital city Amman is the place to go for anyone looking for music along with their cocktail and mocktail spots in the Middle East.
Live concerts and jam sessions from local bands are held at Maestro, and the bar offers a highly affordable drink menu as well.
Maestro's premium menu cocktails like the Spritz, Cherry Amaretto and Long Island only run for about $10 USD and will be even cheaper during happy hour.
Baker & Spice - Kuwait City
Up next is the Baker & Spice restaurant on the northern point of Kuwait City. Baker & Spice has several excellent locations throughout the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the location in Kuwait City offers a unique view of the Souq Sharq Marina.
Come here if you want food, drinks and a view of the water while you're in Kuwait city. Classic Baker & Spice mocktails on the menu include the Summer Breeze, the Rosemary Charcoal Lemonade and the Pomegranate Mojito all for about $10 USD.
Acoustic Restaurant & Art Gallery - Riyadh
The Acoustic Restaurant & Art Gallery in Riyadh is arguably the most artistic of the cocktail and mocktail spots in the Middle East.
Artwork lines the thoughtfully designed interior of the restaurant so you can enjoy an art gallery with your food and drinks.
The drinks here are also pieces of art on their own and originals on the menu like the Very Berry, the Acoustic Mocktail and Zest on the Beach only run for $10 USD despite the visually obvious care that goes into crafting them.
Al Shurfa Arabic Lounge - Doha
Last on this list of cocktail and mocktail spots in the Middle East is the Al Shurfa Arabic Lounge in Doha.
It's a luxurious restaurant and lounge inside of the Al Jomrok Boutique Hotel in the heart of the city.
The food, drinks and restaurant are all centered around Arab culture and the outdoor seating here offers a breathtaking view of Doha. Be sure to stop here for a drink if you're in Qatar and try mocktails like the Arabian Delight, Strawberry Cobbler and Mango Mule for approximately $9 USD.
