Dubai is the entertainment capital of the world, pushing Las Vegas and Rio de Janeiro off the pedestal. In this glittering city – a real gem of the desert, there are a lot of places where you can have a great time, getting an unforgettable experience. Not the least of these is the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe.

A cafe for like-minded people, or how it all began

"Hard Rock Cafe" was founded in 1971 in London, the capital of all sophisticated dandies and red phone booths. Founding the institution, probably unaware of its future popularity, were two natives of the United States – Peter and Isaac. The first cafe was housed in a former Rolls-Royce car dealership. Currently there are about 200 branded establishments in 53 countries around the world. In 2006, the Hard Rock Cafe restaurant chain was bought by the Simeon Indian Tribe, paying $965 million for the franchise.

Hard Rock Cafe Dubai

There are two cafes now operating in Dubai – at the state-owned international airport Terminal 3 and, opened in 2011, at the Dubai Festival City Mall. The concept of this network is simple and clear – to unite people with the same interests in a cozy and picturesque place. The idea caught on and gained incredible popularity worldwide. This is not surprising. After all hard rock recognizes no borders and nationalities – it speaks to all in the universal language of music. That is why Dubai establishments are not deprived of attention as well.

Recognizable entourage

The atmosphere in the cafe is breathtaking: the music rumbles from the huge screens, and on the walls and in the halls there are relics presented to the institution by guitarists, singers and other people involved in this musical direction – Iggy Pop, Ozzy Osbourne, etc. The franchise owns the world's most stunning collection of musical artifacts – the Hard Rock Cafe has about 70,000 items, including guitars and other musical instruments, drumsticks, bowlers, boots, bikes, cars and even a bus.

In the beginning, the cafe was a little different – or rather, it has always been cozy and atmospheric – but the start of the incredible collection came eight years after it opened – in 1979, when famed guitarist Eric Clapton donated his legendary, sight-catching red guitar to the cafe. It was hung over the musician's favorite spot, thereby leaving it behind Eric forever.

After this incident, Pete Townsend also decided to donate his own instrument to the Hard Rock Cafe. This began a milestone of celebrity gifts and collecting the resulting gifts. The Dubai branches of the restaurant chain are no exception – their walls are also hung with valuable artifacts. Many artifacts are presented at auctions and sold for fabulous money, so anyone, if he has enough money, can buy a valuable object in memory of an idol.

The area of the cafe in Dubai is 2,700 m2 and the maximum capacity of the institution is 350 people. The restaurant is divided into several sectors. The first thing that catches your eye here is the stage, where hard rock musicians often perform. In addition, the cafe has an open, cozy terrace, separate lounge equipped with a bar, and VIP-lounge, where any collective event or festivity is possible. The thematic souvenir store functions on the premises, where everyone can buy an interesting item to take away a piece of great memories and unique atmosphere of the unusual cafe.

Location and hours of operation

On the coast of Dubai Creek sits the luxurious Dubai Festival City neighborhood — it is there, in the fashionable shopping and entertainment center of the same name, that the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai is located. To get there you may contact Range Rover car rental in Dubai. It is located on the second floor, and on the first floor, as it has already been said, the visitors are attracted by a small souvenir store with rock paraphernalia. In front of the entrance of the cafe there is a small parking lot for visitors. There is a fee of 23 dirhams per car place.

Hard Rock Café Dubai is open from 10 a.m. (but the restaurant opens at 12 p.m.). After 10 p.m. young men and girls from 21 years old are allowed in the institution. Closes its doors hospitable shelter for the free and enthusiastic – at 2 am. Monday is a day off.

Free Sunday concerts of hard rock stars are organized, but you can see them not in the evening, but from 8:30 to 12:30. During these hours, talented songwriters or nuggets of talent with an original vision of musical styles take to the stage. Judging by the many reviews, these concerts are a must-see.

This is an iconic place for all fans of heavy rock and for lovers of relaxation with a unique atmosphere!