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Once you've perused our roundups of the 50 best New York bars and NYC's finest cocktails and beers, embark on some boozy international voyeurism with this survey of the finest bars and drinks in 31 cities across the globe.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
A jelly Martini: Ray's Bar
Soak up heart-stopping views of the Emirati capital from the 62nd floor of the chic Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel. Then soak up a jelly Martini from Ray Bar's lengthy drinks menu – sharp and fruity with little cubes of jelly bobbing about, it packs a potent punch...
Plushly decorated and intimately lit, Ray's Bar exudes Humphrey Bogart white-tux class in a slightly space-age setting. The bartenders are, as you'd expect, a talented bunch, mixing drinks with confidence and flair. You'll find they are more than willing to stir up something bespoke for you – if you engage them in a conversation about your favorite cocktail or preferred flavors. Beyond cocktails, the pop-art styled drinks menu is extensive, offering Champagne, wines and spirits for the less adventurous.
The bar's perch on 62nd floor of the hotel adds to the rarefied atmosphere, and it's perhaps the high-altitude panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and rapidly evolving Abu Dhabi cityscape that make a jelly Martini at Ray's an essential AD experience. Low lighting lures guests into alcoves and behind velvet drapes while a deep house soundtrack enlivens the ambience at the weekend. Even in a city that values luxury, Ray’s Bar is in a class of its own.— Anna McCormack, sub-editor, Time Out Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, UAE. +971 2 811 5555. www.jumeirah.com.
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