miss b loves....cocktails at the Voda Bar, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, The Palm, Dubai

The ultra-chic Voda Bar

The new Ottoman-themed Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel is located on the west cescent of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Its interior is lavish, influenced by Topkapi Palace in Istanbul with extravagent chandeliers and colourful artwork and marble but the purpose of our recent visit was to enjoy the ultra-chic surroundings of the Voda Bar, located on the ground level of the hotel.

The beautiful moon design chandelier
 in the opulent hotel lobby

This sophisticated bar just oozes style with the futuristic, white minimalist interior setting, sixties-style egg chairs and white sofas.

'60's-style white egg chairs

There's a huge selection of drinks including an array of vodkas and unusual cocktails including Japanese-inspired sake mixes complemented by the sushi menu. The Sake Highball (Absolut pear, sake, traditional lemonade, pear macédoines) was so refreshing after a day in the Dubai heat and a definite hit with mr b. After much deliberation, I opted for a  Gin Gin Mule (Plymouth Gin, rich syrup, fresh mint, fresh lime and ginger beer) followed by Kurrant Nights (Absolut Kurrant, elderflower cordial, lemon, crème de cassis) which looked striking with its layer of crème de cassis.

Kurrant Nights

We visited on Tuesday and the DJ played an excellent  mix of retro funk and soul(the music and DJs vary each evening) The service is, of course, as you would expect in a Jumeirah establishment - professional, attentive but unobtrusive.


I'm a gin and tonic fan (Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's preferably!) and gin-based cocktails are often my first choice. So....my next cocktail challenge is to recreate the Gin Gin Mule.....should be fun trying to get those measures just right!


miss b recommends:

• the Gin Gin Mule
• cheerful hours - 2 for 1 on selected house drinks Sunday to Thursday 7pm-9pm
• ladies night - free drinks for ladies on Tuesday 9pm-midnight