1 OAK
Nightclub in Business Bay. New York-origin Hip Hop and R&B venue, open nightly with live performances and celebrity appearances.
- Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai
- Hours: Daily, 9pm to 3am
- Dress Code: Smart/elegant. Heels required for women. Collared shirt, dress pants, and formal shoes for men. No sportswear, sneakers, shorts, or caps.
- Age: 21+
- Parking: Valet available at JW Marriott Marquis
1 OAK Dubai operates at the JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay, as part of the nightclub brand founded in New York by Richie Akiva. It is the longest-running nightclub in Dubai, with over seven years of continuous operation. The format is built around Hip Hop and R&B, with a consistent rotation of guest DJs, live performances, and celebrity appearances. The venue has hosted a significant number of international artists across its run.
The primary format is Hip Hop and R&B, with Top 40 commercial programming woven in throughout the night. Weekly signature nights anchor the schedule, with Urban Thursdays as the most established. Guest artist appearances are frequent and unannounced. The DJ set typically builds from current Hip Hop into a higher-energy commercial mix from midnight onward. Live performances are integrated into the programming rather than treated as standalone events.
Entry is through a corridor engraved with Charles Darwin inscriptions, leading into a 9,000 sq ft main room. The space includes elevated VIP areas, a central bar, art installations by Roy Nachum, and a full production setup with CO2 jets, confetti blowers, and laser systems. The crowd is international, with a consistent presence of high-profile guests and a dress code that is actively enforced. Table service with minimum spend is the standard entry format. Walk-in access is subject to door discretion.
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