Singapore's superclub Attica opened its Shanghai outpost in October 2006, amid a blaze of publicity and talk. Located on the 11th floor of Bund 15, the cavernous space has an upstairs VIP room and stunning 360-degree panorama of Shanghai's skyline and Pudong. It's a place to eat, socialize and dance, but most of all to enjoy the views.

DOWNTOWN. This Fuxing Park nightspot is reportedly the current king of Shanghai's nightlife. The atmosphere here is stylish, and the bar is decorated with an overabundance of reds. The bar is located in the center of the room, with several couches and small nooks that line the walls around it. Because this is the place to be seen, the trendy set tends to flock here in droves to dance to the beats of techno and hip-hop. METRO: Shanxi Nan Lu/Huang Pi Nan Lu

OLD FRENCH CONCESSION. DKD has always been committed to bringing good music to the city and throwing huge parties. It evolved from a bar's modest beginnings into a monster nightclub.The interior is hard edge, complete with metal stairs, a dance area, and some of the biggest-name DJs in town. The music generally changes from night to night, with Wednesday's hip-hop party being among the biggest in Shanghai. METRO: Line 1, Huangpi Nan Lu Station Shanxi Nan Lu

DOWNTOWN. Maya is one of the largest and most popular clubs among young Shanghainese. The posh downtown club can hold a lot of people, and the clientele consists mostly of members of Shanghai's well-dressed, trendy crowd. Maya is busy nearly every night of the week, with music that ranges from Chinese techno to Western club. METRO: Changshu Lu

Situated on the colorful Tongren Lu, Mint's vibe is welcoming, inclusive and cool. This is a great place for the discerning clubber to throw some carefree shapes, fueled perhaps by judicious selections from the impressive choice of wine and cocktails, and safe in the hands of top DJs who arrange weekly theme nights such as 'Salsa Mi Casa' and 'I Love House.' Occasional pitstops can be taken on the super-comfy, funky Oriental furniture. Metro: Line 2 Jing'an Temple Station