I am always amazed when I got out in Tel Aviv and I think to myself , what were they thinking?
A perfect example is a fabulous restaurant called the "Container", situated at the Jaffa port. It is well located, has a fantastic menu and the food is excellent. On first glace, the perfect spot. Once we got seated inside, the hammer dropped! The music was so loud, no one could actually talk to one another without screaming or texting each other. 

So if you are the kind of person who struggles to hold a conversation, or hates talking to other dinner guests, this is the place for you!
If you want to go on a first date with someone, but have nothing to say to them, this is the place for you!
If you are embarrased because you are going slightly deaf or do not pay attention to people when they talk to you. This is the place for you!
The only positive side as that the music, though loud, was quite good.  

A second aspect of nightlife, and not just in Israel but around the world, is the concept that if it is LOUD, really LOUD, you are enjoying the music. If your eardrums are not bursting from the music, you are not having fun! Maybe I am getting old, but what is the point of going out and losing your hearing in search of a good time? 

Another thing is that I am a white male, yes I know white men can't dance, We like "play that funky music white boy" and not gangsta "cap you in the ass" music. I was in a club the other night for a party and all they played was hip hop and gangsta music. I love variety but that night the only person enjoying the music was the DJ. Everyone else was picking their nails and yawning. In a country that has not moved from the 80's in terms of music and fashion, DJ take a hint.!!

On the positive side, the music scene is Israel is vast, fun with a wide variety or tastes and styles.