Dubai’s early-January nightlife schedule brings Skyline Saturdays featuring Roger Sanchez to The Penthouse at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, January 3, 2026, running from 10:00 PM until Sunday, January 4, 2026, 4:00 AM. For bookings and quick confirmations, The Penthouse can be reached on +971 52 900 4868. The venue sits inside FIVE Palm Jumeirah, No. 1 Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, and the hotel’s main line is +971 4 455 9999 if you need help with directions. Entry tickets are shown from approximately 200 AED, while table spending varies by night and placement. Adults-only club rules are commonly enforced.
Night schedule across midnight at Palm Jumeirah
Because the party crosses midnight, the pacing feels different from a standard concert night, and that helps you plan with less stress. Many guests arrive between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM for a smooth entry, while others prefer a later peak-time arrival after midnight. Meanwhile, if you want a calmer start, you can come earlier for the lounge atmosphere before club energy fully builds. The listing shows 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, so most people leave in waves rather than all at once. Keep your ID handy for door checks.
Roger Sanchez and the Skyline Saturdays sound
Roger Sanchez has a long-running reputation for groove-led house sets that keep a room moving without feeling scattered. He’s widely associated with signature tracks like Another Chance and Again, and that catalogue tends to shape the night’s mood. At the same time, he often blends classics with newer edits, so the set can feel familiar yet still current. Because this is a rooftop club format, the music usually ramps in stages rather than hitting full intensity immediately. Supporting names are typically listed for warm-up flow, which helps the headline set land at the right moment. Expect a late peak, not an early one.
Ticket options and entry approach
General admission is listed from approximately 200 AED, and that is usually the simplest route if you just want to join the dancefloor. However, if you care about guaranteed space and a base for the night, table reservations can be the more comfortable option, especially in a busy holiday week. Additionally, some nights mention limited complimentary bar entry windows before 10:00 PM, yet availability can change quickly once the venue fills. So, if you are aiming for the smoothest entry, arriving earlier often beats trying your luck at midnight. Reservation required for most table areas.
Table bookings, food, and shisha planning
If you want food or shisha, it helps to decide that plan before you arrive, because late-night walk-ins depend on space. The Penthouse runs as a lounge-and-terrace setting earlier, then leans into club format from 10:00 PM, so the atmosphere shifts as the night progresses. Therefore, an early dinner elsewhere followed by a later arrival can work well, while a single-venue evening suits people who prefer minimal moving around. Also, table service can reduce queue time, yet you should still factor in security and door flow. Table availability is limited on Saturday nights.
Getting to FIVE Palm Jumeirah smoothly
Palm Jumeirah roads can bottleneck on weekend nights, so a taxi or ride-hailing drop-off is often the least complicated choice. If you prefer public transport, taking the Dubai Metro to the Dubai Marina area and then a short taxi ride can be more predictable than driving into the Palm at peak time. Another option is the Palm Monorail for part of the journey, then a taxi for the last stretch, which can reduce time spent in car queues on the trunk. Meanwhile, if you drive, expect valet and parking circulation to slow down around 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Parking capacity is limited.
Arrival choices from Abu Dhabi and nearby Emirates
From Abu Dhabi, many people leave early evening so they reach the Palm before the tightest late-night congestion, then they settle in nearby before 10:00 PM. From Sharjah and Ajman, the key is avoiding the early-night city flow into Dubai, because it can push arrival times later than planned. Still, if you plan to stay until 4:00 AM, it’s smart to think about fatigue, because the drive back can feel longer than you expect. Therefore, some guests book a nearby room or plan a careful, quiet departure window after the crowd thins. Do not drive if you are not fully alert.
Timing options that change the whole night
A “start early” plan gets you inside by about 10:30 PM, which usually means lighter queues and more time to settle. A “peak hours” plan targets 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM, which often brings the biggest crowd energy but also the longest entry and valet delays. Meanwhile, a “late finish” plan focuses on staying comfortable after 3:00 AM, which is when some people start leaving and movement gets easier. Because the event runs until 4:00 AM, even a small timing change can shift the entire feel of the night. Late entry can be restricted when the venue is full.
Crowd comfort and suitability notes
This is a nightlife setting rather than a family venue, so it generally suits couples, groups, and solo guests who are comfortable in a club environment (not family-friendly). Since it’s a rooftop venue, you may feel a cooler breeze late at night, even when Dubai stays mild. Also, club environments can get loud and busy, so ear comfort and pacing matter if you plan to stay the full duration. If you prefer more personal space, table booking usually helps, whereas general admission fits those who want a straightforward dancefloor night. Not suitable for children.
WARNINGS AND TIPS CLOSING PARAGRAPH
For Saturday, January 3, 2026 into early Sunday, January 4, Dubai is expected to stay mild, with a hazy but dry outlook and late-night temperatures commonly around the high teens to low 20s Celsius, so bring a light layer for rooftop breeze. Because Palm Jumeirah traffic often peaks from about 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM, try to arrive earlier, or use the Metro to the Dubai Marina area and finish by taxi to reduce delays, while drivers should expect valet queues and limited parking. Ticket prices are approximately from 200 AED and can change quickly, so treat any door or ticket amount as approximate, and use PLATINUMLIST for the most reliable ticketing path if you want a confirmed entry. Make your reservation before it’s too late! For direct venue coordination, call +971 52 900 4868, and for hotel-level directions use +971 4 455 9999 at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, No. 1 Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, and the night’s practical details were reviewed with the same accuracy-first mindset you often see from the www.few.ae editor team.
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