The Guide to Las Vegas Nightclubs

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You’re coming to Las Vegas, you’ve never been to a mega club before, what do you pick? Well do not fear, we have partied long and help you find the solution. From super cool spaces to superstar DJ’s, let us give you an insight into the nightclubs that the city of lights has to offer.

Omnia: This mighty EDM super club is located at the front of the historic Caesar's palace. Walking in through the grand dark vault-like entrance you have a few different rooms and areas to choose from. We would suggest starting your night upstairs on the outdoor terrace. With a neon filled view of the middle of the Strip and a more chilled, laid-back atmosphere this is the perfect place to get in the mood to explore the club later on. From here you have two options, downstairs can be found the heart room, in this intimate room you will find more R&B and Hip-Hop tunes with resident DJ’s bringing the bouncy hip swinging vibes. Alternatively, if you just want to go straight to the main event then just keep walking on that top level. You will find yourself in the huge chandelier room on the balcony level. Up here you can take in the sheer size of the place and witness the kinetic chandelier with its eight circular LED rings and 180 LED crystals. It really is a sight to behold. Each ring rotates, shifts, and circumscribes the others to create an ever-changing experience that is as unique and unforgettable as it is transformative. At the opposite end to the huge DJ booth you will find a bar and the stairs that will take you down to the main dancefloor and more table areas. There are two more bars down here, one at the back where you are looking head on at the DJ and then another behind the DJ booth.

Drais: As Vegas’ sole Hip Hop only nightclub Drais is where the biggest names in the genre want to play. The 62,000 sq ft extravagant two-tiered club has an immense DJ booth and stage, while the whole of the club’s back wall opens up to reveal two pool areas, cabanas and a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the Vegas strip and Bellagio fountains. Located in The Cromwell boutique hotel which is soon to be rebranded as the Vanderpump hotel, Drais has announced they will be moving back to the place that started it all, the basement. We know and love the current After Hours location and so will be watching with eager eyes to see how both upstairs and downstairs will be changing.

XS: Wynn Las Vegas is synonymous with luxury, and its nightlife offerings continue this. XS is a superclub inspired by the sexy curves of the human body and brings you lavish and elegant all in one place. This resident location of big-name DJs like The Chainsmokers, Marshmello and Afrojack is more EDM focused musically and is very much a the forefront of providing an electric night. As you descend the staircase into the club you arrive in the circular club behind the booths and dancefloor with two large bars draping the side walls. The DJ booth is at the front of the dancefloor and continuing on from this you will find the outside pool area which the stage also serves meaning you will see the artist performing wherever you are.  

Hakkasan: With 12 locations across the globe, and the biggest nightclub in Vegas, Hakkasan is a fine dining restaurant-to-dancefloor journey all of its own. Hakkasan's aim is to provide you and your crew with a decadent night like no other. With its renowned triangular light show ceiling and futuristic club dancers they make sure not to disappoint. Bringing world headliner EDM DJ’s every weekend and local big names in the week they make sure the party just keeps going. The expansive DJ booth/stage is on the far wall of the club draped by an LED video wall and surrounded by a giant dance floor with three tiers of tables then fanning outward and up. We personally like the upper dancefloor tables which give that space and slight elevation from all the wildness on the dancefloor. Take a walk up the staircase at the back of the club and you will find yourself on the mezzanine and can also find the Pavilion, a sophisticated, garden-inspired extension of the main room with a more intimate atmosphere and balcony above.

Jewel: Taking the escalators down at the side entrance of the Aria, you will discover a special Jewel! This is one of the more intimate clubs in Vegas, but from the sound and visual spectaculars that you find inside, you really wouldn’t know it. As well as being open at weekends, this gem is also open on a Monday. Meaning their upscale Flawless Monday’s is well known to the city as a place to see and be seen for their elegant hip hop themed night. Walking into the club you are directly met with table areas and then just past them is the main dancefloor. The DJ booth is set against the ‘Dreamwall’ which in itself is a sight to behold, with its dual-sided LED screens and state-of-the-art effects. Behind the dancefloor is another table area and then across the whole of the back wall is the bar. If you are really looking for a once in a lifetime experience, the whole of the mezzanine level is dedicated to a host of VIP Suites with names like The Bling Tiger and the Prestige so you can really show off.

Marquee: With its expansive 40,000 square-feet, Marquee is the stylish and sophisticated venue which aims to elevate your night. Located on the second floor of the Cosmopolitan just behind the amazing Chandelier Bar you are transported by elevator to the heights of the club. They want to take you on a musical voyage with 3 different rooms and a distinct experience in each and the back of the club opens out onto the impressive pool area. We were lucky enough to attend the sneak preview of the main room after the recent refurbishments and installation of their new state-of-the art audiovisual technology and it does not disappoint. Behind the DJ booth is a huge LED display and above the dancefloor is a moving LED platform complete with a screen, lights and smoke blasters which just leveled up the club game! Marquee are certainly bringing next level experience and entertainment which just enhances the music and makes you feel it the way the DJ's and producers intended it to when they made it. This place is going to get wild on reopen and we are waiting to seeing the headliners in their element playing here. Another recent announcement is the return of Marquee Monday's and their high energy atmosphere.

Zouk: It just gets bigger! When you first enter into the main room the DJ booth is to your right with the dancefloor in front and tables all around it. Depending on the night and the vibe the club can be just this small main room, however on the weekends the wall at the 'back' of the club on the right-hand-side disappears! Obviously, you wouldn't know said wall existed if it isn't there, and what is exposed is an area which doubles the size of the club turning the capacity into a whooping 2,160. This club was completely designed for the EDM ravers with huge moving panels above the dancefloor and neon ceiling visuals and with it's three large bars spread fairly around the club, getting to the bar isn't as big of a struggle as it can be in some clubs.

Liv: One of the newest but now approaching a year old this small but stacked club brings the noise and the headliners to town. Hailing from famed origins in Miami Beach, the world-renewed LIV brings new energy, A-list entertainment, and a VIP service to Las Vegas. With a grandeur entrance walk you arrive in the main level at the back of the club with tables, dancefloor and DJ all in front of you and a balcony level above you. With their signature Halo hanging above the dancefloor their ethos is to capture your curiosity and pique your senses to envelop you in vibrant fantasy. This is a club we would definitely recommend getting a table at, because it is small, meaning you will have some space on those huge headliner nights and because there are only two bars you won't spend all night waiting for a drink. The bathrooms are an interesting design as they are separated by gender but have a shared handwash/mirror area. Ladies be prepared for a little wait as there are only three stalls for us.

Tao: With its Asian theme, Tao nightclub is the place to experience nightlife zen. Much like Hakkasan Tao has a restaurant attached, but the experience is completely different. Asian themed culture and decor is very much weaved into every corner of the space to guide you to a unique club night. Still very much a super club, with both cage and bathtub dancers it is a more intimate journey than the mega clubs. You are transported up the escalators into this world and walk into the back of the club to see an expansive layout with tables first, then dancefloor, then DJ. There is a second area of tables at the back of the club and also VIP skyboxes which overlook the main room. The music is more of a variety of dance and hip-hop and their signature event is Worship Thursdays on, you guessed it, Thursdays. We like the dancefloor tables to really feel immersed in the surroundings and love the bathrooms being on the second floor for a great view of the club!

As you can see Las Vegas is famous for bringing the world's biggest DJ’s and fantastic nightclubs known all over the globe. As well as the smoke cannons, streamers, champagne showers and beautiful bottle girls we party hard in Vegas which has cemented our clubs and party scenes as the best. 

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