This issue is all about the traditions of the UAE, and smoking sheesha has always been a big one. Check out our favourite places to relax with friends and enjoy this historical pastime

One to One
A popular sheesha hang out ever since it opened, this outdoor setting is fantastic, especially now that the weather is absolutely perfect. Slow down, kick back and enjoy some good conversation over a fragrant puff.
Cost: AED 50-60
Contact: 02 495 2000

Hiltonia
Right on the water, this lovely sheesha cafe attracts tons of people every weekend. Looking for a great night out? Park down the street, have a stroll down the Corniche and top it all off with a lounge over some double apple.
Cost: AED 40
Contact: 02 681 1900

Hard Walls Cafe
Reputed to have the best sheesha in town, this dark, mysterious spot at Marina Mall is a great place to pretend you’re hanging out in Ali Baba’s cave. What better way to take a break from shopping than with a lounge and some sheesha?
Cost: AED 25
Contact: 02 681 4200

Layali Zaman
On the Corniche between 2nd/Airport Rd and 4th/Muroor Rd, this spot looks a bit like an old time fort. Go now and enjoy the National Day lights – end your evening with a short walk to the newly opened Central Market.
Cost: AED 35
Contact: 02 627 7745

Cedar Lounge
If you haven’t been to the patio at Fairmont, you really should go for an evening. Whether you like sheesha or not, these majlis-style cabanas built over the water are nothing short of gorgeous.
Cost: AED 55
Contact: 02 654 3333