Dazzle! Just the name hints that the club is going to stun the senses. Sure enough, as we enter the loud music slams into us like a wall and fancy strobes scan across our eye-balls.
Despite some showy lights, Dazzle Club is kept comfortably dark and makes good use of its space with 20 booths. There’s even a king box and a queen box for those willing to splash out on premium seating.
Despite a rough start getting in guest DJs (one canceled over visa issues, another because of weather), manager Elaine Guo says the club is fully booked during weekends.
Walk-ins are welcome, but seating is sold in advance along with drinks. One of the most popular sets is for two bot-tles of Johnnie Walker Gold Label and some fruit for RMB1,880.
DJs hit the decks at 10pm every day, and there is a small area to dance to a commercial mix of club, house and tech-no. During our visit, six DJs, including two foreigners, give lively performances. At only 18-years-old, DJ Xenos outshines his peers, impressing us with his solid beats.
Most of the alcohol in Dazzle is sold by the bottle, with Hennessey X.O. going for RMB2,780, making it clear the club wants to be your evening destination and not just one stop on a citywide escapade.
Cocktail prices are fair, with the RMB78 mojito comparable to those available in other similarly upscale joints. Shots are also available – the one recommended for ladies is a peach-flavored liquor simply called ‘brains’ (RMB48).
Tucked into the third floor of Futian District’s Central Commercial Building, Dazzle is undoubtedly an attractive prospect for those into dance music. There are plans to host well-known acts on the decks at least once a month, when reserving seats in advanced is advised.
Price: RMB100 to over RMB10,000
Who’s going: clubbers, businessmen, young couples
Good for: electronic music, DJs, late-night revelry
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