Nolosha Habeenkii ee Magaalada Muqdisho

Mogadishu Nightlife: What’s It Like?

1. A City Relearning Its Rhythm
• Growing security and improved infrastructure have contributed to an unexpected transformation: some businesses—including major supermarkets—now operate round the clock. Juba Hypermarket, for instance, is open 24 hours, while Midnimo and Hayat offer 18-hour service .
• Street vendors take to the streets late into the night, serving food and refreshments, and drawing queues of young entrepreneurs and customers alike .

2. Where to Go at Night
• Iftin Beach has emerged as a vibrant nightlife hub: music, dancing, and fresh seafood combine in a seaside setting that remains lively late into the night. It’s favored for its welcoming atmosphere and perceived safety—though visitors are encouraged to stay in groups and be mindful of surroundings .
• Lido Beach—once renowned as Mogadishu’s own Miami Beach—is reclaiming its charm with cafés, restaurants, and seaside strolls drawing both locals and diaspora. Relaxing over fresh seafood and espresso with a view of the waves is part of the renewed experience   .