So this is Dubai

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When invited to Pacha Ibiza, I didn't know what to expect. The venue is a diner, a nightclub and a venue for live performances all at the same time.
The entrance to the venue at the gates of the Souq Madinat Jumeirah has a bright, welcoming red carpet.

Pacha Ibiza's signature red cherry logo was everwhere and yet somehow it was not overpowering. The live acts began after 8.30 pm. While everyone feasted on appetizers and drinks, the entertainers moved through the crowd at regular intervals with live renditions and even a ballet performance. Pretty crowded for a Tuesday night, one couldn't help but think.
Its definitely a different experience for Dubai residents. We don't normally see someone jump off a high rope from such close proximity. The stage at Pacha Ibiza Dubai, is strategically placed in the centre of the venue which has three floors that look down on to it.



The DJs (I spotted two of them at different stations, there may have been more) managed to get most of the crowd of the dancefloor as soon as the performers completed their show. I was reluctant to leave but hear that the place closes at 3 a.m.

 The dinner show at Pacha, Ibiza Dubai is on from Tuesday to Saturday. Timings on weekends change regularly.

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