Think Tokyo after midnight, then plonk it on a DIFC rooftop with a soundtrack that makes your phone battery nervous. Ongaku – CLAP’s secret music room – has teamed up with NARS to turn Thursday nights into a playful, slightly glamorous escape called Sips in the City, and yes: it’s exactly as fun as it sounds.
Tokyo after dark (but make it DIFC)
Picture this: you and your besties arrive through that discreet red door, the skyline winks at you (hello, Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future), and the terrace hums with a neon-tinged mix of open-format DJs and Japanese-inspired décor. It’s intimate, elevated and just mysterious enough to feel like you found the city’s best secret.
The rooftop playlist & ambience
Ongaku’s vibe is music-first. Expect DJs mixing through beats that keep the energy smooth and dance-ready – the kind of set that turns a Thursday into a story you’ll still be quoting on Monday. The space leans bold Japanese: lanterns, neon, textured wood, and little details that teleport you straight to a Tokyo night market (but with better skyline views).
Food that doubles as pre-game
The ladies-night package is built for sharing and for screenshots. For AED 240 you get three Japanese-inspired bites – think crispy rice salmon, wagyu beef tartare crowned with Biwa caviar, grilled umami chicken wings, and black cod baby gem with foie gras and yuzu miso. These dishes are equal parts flavour and theatre: perfect for tasting, tagging, and then getting back to the dance floor.
Drinks & the Dirty Talk cocktail
Three hours of free-flowing drinks pair perfectly with the savory bites. There’s also a bespoke NARS x Ongaku cocktail – the cheekily named Dirty Talk – alongside a curated cocktail menu designed to keep conversation buzzing and feet moving.
The NARS experience
Beauty meets nightlife in the best possible way. A NARS lipstick vending machine stocked with the Explicit collection lets you try your luck and leave with a bite of glamour. There’s also a NARS photo mirror for those perfectly staged “I woke up like this” shots. It’s playful, insta-ready, and delightfully over-the-top.
Who should go?
Sips in the City is for anyone who wants a little curveball in their week – chic enough for a birthday toast, lively enough for a proper night out, and stylish enough to feel like a small celebration. If you like music-led nights, beautiful bites, and a side of beauty theatrics, this is your Thursday.
Need-to-know
- When: Every Thursday from 8 PM.
- Where: ONGAKU – CLAP Dubai, DIFC (rooftop).
- Price: AED 240 per person – includes 3 signature bites + 3 hours of unlimited drinks.
- Extras: NARS lipstick vending machine, NARS photo mirror, and the Dirty Talk cocktail.
Final sip
Swap “same old Thursday” for something cinematic: skyline views, Japanese-inspired bites, DJ vibes, and a lipstick with your cocktail. Ongaku + NARS = Tokyo mystery with a Dubai skyline – and that, my friend, is a combo worth a Thursday night.
Contact & Location
Phone- +97145693820
