The ultimate guide to Las Vegas Strip nightclubs

The Ultimate Guide to Las Vegas Strip Nightclubs

It’s the weekend, and we know you’ve got better things to do than scour the Internet, Googling what to wear to the club, how much cash to bring to get in, where you can hear the hottest DJs or how to get a flaming bottle of champagne delivered to your table — just to have your Monday newsfeeds crammed with targeted marketing ads. So here’s everything you need to know if you’re here for the party, hosting your friends from back home or interested in finding out what’s really going on where all of those bright lights come together to form the skyline you see everyday, but never venture toward. Allow us to take you inside Hyde, Omnia, Hakkasan, LAX, Drais, Surrender, Chateau, Marquee, EX, Jewel and Tao:

SEE AND HEAR THIS

Hyde: Travis Barker, DJ D-Miles, Joe Maz

OMNIA: Calvin Harris, Steve Angello, Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Chuckie

HAKKASAN: Calvin Harris, GTA, Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, Tigerlily, The Chainsmokers

LAX: CyberKid, DJ Eric Forbes, Aybsent Mynded, DJ J Nice, Kid ‘n Play,­ DJ Cass

DRAIS: Chris Brown, Future, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Fabolous, Trey Songs, Big Sean

SURRENDER: Skrillex, Atrrak, Flosstradamus, Big Boi, Dillon Francis

CHATEAU: ShadowRed, DJ Joose, Koko+Bayati, Darkerdaze

MARQUEE: Ciara, Dash Berlin, Carnage, Lema

XS: Alesso, Avicii, David Guetta, Dillon Francis, Diplo, Kaskade, Skrillex, Zedd

JEWEL: Jamie Foxx, The Chainsmokers and Lil Jon

TAO: Machine Gun Kelly, Angie Vee, Eric Dlux, Wellman

HOW MUCH

HYDE: $20 for females, $30 for males

OMNIA: All cover charges vary depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.

HAKKASAN: All cover charges vary depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.

LAX: $10 for females, $20 for males

DRAIS:$20 for females, $30 for males

SURRENDER: $25 for females, $35 for males

CHATEAU: $20 for females, $30 for males

MARQUEE: Prices vary, but are about $22 for females, $32 for males

XS: $20 for females, $30 for males

JEWEL: All cover charges vary depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc

TAO: Prices vary, but are about $22 for females, $32 for males

BALL OUT

HYDE: Tables and bottle service are available

OMNIA: Table pricing varies depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.

HAKKASAN: Table pricing varies depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.

LAX: Tables and bottle service are available

DRAIS: Tickets can be purchased and tables can be reserved

SURRENDER: Tables start at $1,200

CHATEAU: Prices start at $450 for bottle service and a table — strobe light and confetti guns included

MARQUEE: Tables and bottle service are available

XS: Regular bottle pricing starts at $500 depending on the day

JEWEL: Table pricing varies depending on the night, talent, holiday, etc.

TAO: Table pricing starts at $550

WHAT TO WEAR

HYDE: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced

OMNIA: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced

HAKKASAN: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced

LAX: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced — unless it’s pajama night

DRAIS: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced

SURRENDER: Upscale casual dress is expected — no athletic wear of any kind, including flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats or baggy jeans

CHATEAU: Upscale dress code is strictly enforced; men must wear collared, button-up shirts and dress shoes

MARQUEE: At night, upscale casual dress is expected — no athletic wear of any kind, including flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats or baggy jeans

XS: Upscale casual dress is expected — no athletic wear of any kind, including flip-flops, tennis shoes, shorts, hats or baggy jeans

JEWEL: Fashionable upscale attire required and strictly enforced

TAO: Men must wear a collared, button-up shirt and dress shoes

WHERE IT’S AT

HYDE: Bellagio Las Vegas

OMNIA: Caesars Palace

HAKKASAN: MGM Grand

LAX: Luxor

DRAIS: The Cromwell Las Vegas

SURRENDER: Encore Las Vegas

CHATEAU: Paris Las Vegas

MARQUEE: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

XS: Wynn Las Vegas

JEWEL: coming May 19 to Aria

TAO: Venetian Las Vegas

COME ON DOWN

HYDE: Monday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

OMNIA: Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to close

HAKKASAN: Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 p.m. to close

LAX: Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

DRAIS: Thursday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

SURRENDER: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m.

CHATEAU: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to close

MARQUEE: Thursday through Monday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

XS: Friday through Monday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

JEWEL: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

TAO: Thursday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

SOMETHING EXTRA

HYDE: Its indoor-outdoor terrace looks over the Bellagio fountains

OMNIA: The 75,000-square-foot venue, which was home to Pure until 2015 has doubled in size — and Justin Bieber celebrated his birthday there

HAKKASAN: The club hosts multiple experience levels in compartmentalized areas, like the Ling Ling Lounge, the Main Room, the Mezzanine and the Pavilion

LAX: “Throwback Thursdays,” featuring ’80s and ’90s hits

DRAIS: Drai’s Beachclub is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and has cabanas, daybeds, a gourmet kitchen and DJs, like Brody Jenner

SURRENDER: Outdoor poolside seating with a side of pole dancers

CHATEAU: Rooftop bar directly beneath the Strip’s Eiffel Tower

MARQUEE: Nightclub and dayclub are in the same venue, and entertainment and VIP options are available at both

XS: New multi million-dollar renovations, including upgraded DJ booth

JEWEL: It’s brand new!

TAO: Asian bistro, beach and nightclub in the same place.