Dhaka Nightlife

Dhaka, which is the capital of Bangladesh, is well-known for its beautiful architecture and rich culture. This city, which was built in the 17th century, used to be the capital of Bengal. Many mosques and palaces from this era remain. Undoubtedly, Dhaka is a hot spot among tourists in southern Asia. Many tourists go to Dhaka for the nightlife. Here is some information about the clubs, bars, and nightlife in Dhaka.

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How to Get Alcohol

Since Dhaka is a Muslim city, it can be difficult to get your hands on alcohol. However, if you know where to look, you can obtain illicit alcohol. For example, if you are at a good hotel, you can ask the bell boy to serve you alcohol. Many of the top hotels in Dhaka are permitted to serve alcohol to tourists and foreigners.

If you can’t get alcohol from your hotel, you will need to go to bars and clubs in Dhaka and Chittagong, which is nearby. Just keep in mind that Dhaka isn’t incredibly safe, so you should be careful who you talk to at night and where you go. There is an expat scene in Dhaka with plenty of partying and drinking. However, most tourists in Dhaka choose to head back to the hotel early.

You can expect to spend less money on alcohol from bars in Dhaka and Chittagong than on alcohol from five star hotels like Sonargaon and Sheraton. You can go to “Shalimar” and “Red Button” restaurants. You will be able to enjoy drinks, kebabs, and foods at these restaurants until 11:30 PM.

How to Enjoy the Nightlife

While there is a nightlife in Dhaka, this type of nightlife is not for everyone. Whether you enjoy the nightlife in Dhaka will depend on what you’re used to and what you’ve enjoyed in the past. There are social clubs in Dhaka that are open to the public. However, these social clubs are typically used for birthday parties, weddings, and other large gatherings. As stated above, since Bangladesh is an Islamic country, you will have a hard time finding alcohol, which can make the nightlife in Dhaka more difficult to enjoy. For example, most tourists have to head over to the Dhaka Shreaton to pay $5 for one Foster’s Lager beer.

Going to Members-Only Clubs

If you are able to get into members-only clubs, the nightlife in Dhaka will be markedly better for you. IC is one example of a members-only club. Every weekend, there are parties that involve dancing and drinking. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to become a member of this club unless you are a corporate or diplomat. However, you can buy a pass or ticket for the evening to go to one of the organized events. The drinks inside IC and other members-only clubs are not expensive at all. Usually, one drink will cost you 125 taka. You are also able to buy coupon books to get deals for drinks. Dinner is included in the vast majority of organized events. At the IC, there is a nice bar, swimming pool, garden, and tennis courts.

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