Elegant cigar lounges have recently become discreet corners for connoisseurs of the leaf. Particularly in the innovative Dubai, there are quite a few upscale cigar lounges in the style of the old world. A haven for cigar enthusiasts, the relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has led to the emergence of business and vacation opportunities, making Dubai a favored destination for many Israelis, and rightfully so. It is indeed a place where one can fully embrace “the good life,” and it holds a wealth of business opportunities.
Not surprisingly, the city boasts a selection of excellent cigar lounges. Here are recommendations for three of them.
The Cigar Room – Fairmont The Palm
Within the luxurious Fairmont Palm Jumeirah hotel, owned by the renowned Ayye Hotels group, overlooking both the sea and the city, lies an impressive cigar lounge. The lounge is situated on the hotel’s first floor, and from its terrace, one can gaze upon the Palm Islands. While relatively small, the space is meticulously designed with elegance and intimacy in mind.
The cigar menu includes a rich variety of Dominican and Cuban cigars carefully selected by a skilled team. The lounge also features a well-stocked alcohol bar and a wide snack menu with offerings such as crab cake, salmon tartare, and foie gras. In the whisky scene, it is the home bar of Macallan, and besides its generous Scotch menu (claimed to be the city’s largest), you’ll find an extensive selection of bourbon. Additionally, a range of wines, cognacs, and cocktails is available.
The warm beige walls harmonize well with the wooden floor, while leather sofas and chairs in warm tones provide comfort. Coffee tables made of teak and large side lamps contribute to a cozy atmosphere. Cowhide rugs, large wooden humidors with soft lighting, and separated corners with shelves displaying art pieces and special whiskey and cognac bottles create an intimate feel that maintains a connection with the entire space.
If you join the members’ club, you’ll enjoy unique benefits, including a personalized whisky and cigar menu, private humidors that are secure and monitored, and a cigar sommelier who cleans and maintains the private rooms weekly.
The highlight of the place is undoubtedly the highly skilled and professional staff who dedicate time to learn your preferences and offer you the cigar that will enhance your experience.
The Cigar Room
Hotel Fairmont The Palm
Palm Jumeirah
(+971) (0)4 457 3457
Above 21 – Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel
Named “Above 21,” though situated on the 14th floor, this is the luxurious and sophisticated cigar lounge within the Five Palm Jumeirah hotel. The cigar menu here is diverse, including premium and rare cigars, with a focus primarily on Cuban cigars – Montecristo, Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, Padron, Trinidad, and more. These are stored in a bright oak-paneled humidor room with additional humidors specifically tailored for collections.
The alcohol menu features intriguing expressions of whisky and exquisite malts, with a vast selection of Scotch, categorized by regions, as well as Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky, and bourbon. Additionally, there are cognacs and other alcoholic beverages such as tequila, gin, vodka, and wines from around the world. Classic cocktails and special mixes, mainly whisky-based, crafted by top-notch mixologists, are also available. The bar menu includes combinations of cigars with whisky-based cocktails, specially curated for cigars. The extensive food menu follows a very rich, modern fusion style with international influences, including a touch of Asian flair, featuring dishes like cheese gyoza or tuna pizza.
The lounge itself is large, designed in an elegant modern style. The light marble floor blends well with the blue panorama seen through the giant windows overlooking the bay and the beach, providing one of the most beautiful views in Dubai, especially during sunset. Sofas in a light cream shade, alongside light brown leather chairs, seating corners, and barstools in shades of blue and white with gold accents, stand out against the wooden-paneled walls.
Club members enjoy numerous benefits, including a private humidor, a 15% discount on a variety of alcoholic beverages, invitations to private tastings, priority in purchasing new and special cigars, all within a designated closed cigar lounge area for members only.
Above 21
Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel
No.1, Palm Jumeirah
(+971) (0)4 455 9989
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Churchill Club – Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
The Churchill Club Cigar Lounge is located in the Four Seasons Hotel in the heart of Dubai’s business district, offering a view of the city skyline. The ambiance here exudes an elegant, old-world British atmosphere with modern touches. It’s an excellent place to unwind, enjoy a drink, and savor a final cigar to close the night, as it stays open until three in the morning. In the cigar selection, you’ll find leading brands such as Davidoff, Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, and more, including premium cigars.
The food menu is very rich, combining Asian and Western cuisine with a variety of sophisticated dishes suitable for both snacking and main courses for a full meal. The menu features everything from caviar blinis to burgers and poke bowls, along with excellent Wagyu beef and fresh salmon from Scotland.
The alcohol bar offers an extensive selection, including leading and exceptionally luxurious cognacs like Louis XIII; a variety of rum expressions such as Angostura 1824 and Flor de Caña 25 years; and a diverse range of Scotch single malts categorized by regions, Scotch blends, as well as malts and blends from Ireland, Japan, Canada, and the United States. Vodka enthusiasts will find their favorites, as will wine and champagne connoisseurs.
The walls and floor are adorned with dark wood, and deep leather sofas and chairs are arranged on thick carpets. Separate and intimate seating corners are set within the spacious lounge. High leather barstools surround the bar. Crystal ashtrays and accompanying accessories are available on glass coffee tables with gold accents. Black-and-white photographs of famous cigar enthusiasts decorate the walls. The atmosphere is somewhat heavy and serious, in the best sense of the word, reminiscent of a classic gentlemen’s club.
Churchill Club
Four Seasons Hotel DIFC
Building 9, Unit GV09, Level GF Gate Village
(+971) (0)4 506 0000
