Oktoberfest In Dubai: 8 Places To Raise A Stein And Join The Bavarian Fun
Oktoberfest gets a lively pub-style makeover at McG’s by McGettigan’s Barsha, with cold steins, delicious Bavarian-inspired dishes and plenty of music setting the tone. Gather your crew and settle in for a menu packed with flavours made for sharing, alongside a festive atmosphere that keeps the energy going.
Horse & Hound is stretching out the Oktoberfest celebrations with an extended Bavarian-inspired experience in Dubai. Indulge in traditional Bavarian bites, flowing brews, and live entertainment for a lively setting to catch up with friends. The venue’s warm pub atmosphere adds to the festive feel, with plenty of food, drinks and good times on the menu. Gather your group and settle in for a long-running Oktoberfest celebration at Horse & Hound.
Head to one of these Dubai spots to make the most of Oktoberfest with steins, German-inspired food, live music and plenty of festive fun.
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Grand Hyatt Dubai is bringing its Grand Oktoberfest celebration back with a generous spread of German favourites and plenty of festive cheer. The feast features crispy veal schnitzel, giant pretzels, bratwurst, Nürnberger sausages, Wiesnhendl and hearty traditional sides. Save room for sweet treats including green apple strudel, Linzer tart, pistachio crème brûlée and raspberry Bee Sting cake. Live cooking and music by Munich’s Die Kirchdorfer Oktoberfest band add to the lively Bavarian atmosphere. Where: Riyadh Street – Sheikh Rashid Rd – Dubai Healthcare City – Dubai When: October 8th to 25th
Ernst Biergarten
A post shared by Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus (@ernstdubai) ERNST Biergarten is turning up the Bavarian energy with seven weeks of hops, live music and traditional feasting. The celebration features exclusive festival dishes and performances by Die Vlierländer Musikanten and Doe Mar Wa, plus a Stein Holding Competition where guests can compete to win a Paulaner Beer Tower. Running until October 31st, the festivities take over the Biergarten from Thursday to Saturday evenings, with Sunday sessions and a Saturday Bavarian Brunch adding to the lineup. Where: 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central – Trade Centre St – Dubai When: Until October 31st
Fairmont The Palm
Set against sweeping sea views, Fairmont The Palm invites guests to enjoy the flavours of Bavaria with hearty food, refreshing brews and plenty of festive spirit. The menu, created with German Ambassador Chef Karsten Gottschalk, features sharing platters and à la carte dishes designed for a relaxed feast. Guests can choose between two-hour unlimited classic or premium Erdinger beer packages, priced at AED 200 and AED 250 respectively. There’s also a hops and sharing board option starting from AED 225, pairing a platter with two hops. Where: Palm Jumeirah – Nakhlat Jumeira – Dubai When: Until October 4th
Speakeasy
Speakeasy is embracing Oktoberfest with cold hops, German-inspired comfort food, and a lively pub setting. The menu has festive favourites such as the Original Brat, Pretzilla and an impressive 1-Meter Wurst made for sharing. For AED 90, the Beer Fest Passport lets you sample three different hops while entering a weekly draw to win a travel voucher worth AED 1,000. Add a few friends to the mix, and you have all the ingredients for a fun-filled Bavarian-inspired night out. Where: Sheraton The Walk, Bahar 7 – Dubai Marina – Jumeirah Beach Residence – Dubai When: Until October 4th Also Read: After 8 Closed Years, Dubai’s Lamcy Plaza Site Set for New Chapter
The Copperhead
Get into the Oktoberfest spirit at Copperhead, where Bavarian-style décor, premium hops and German-inspired favourites set the scene for a festive celebration. The menu brings together hearty dishes and seasonal food and drink specials, making it easy to settle in for a flavour-packed feast. It’s a fun spot to enjoy Oktoberfest flavours and traditions in Dubai. Where: Jewel of the Creek – Port Saeed – Deira – Dubai When: Until October 4th
BrewDog Bluewaters
A post shared by BrewDog Bluewaters (@brewdogbluewaters) Oktoberfest takes over BrewDog Bluewaters with oversized steins, German beverages and a menu of festive favourites. Choose from a 1-litre stein paired with a pretzel or wings for AED 99, or sample four hops with a pretzel or wings through the AED 129 Beer Board. The Friday Drunch also gets an Oktoberfest makeover, while groups can opt for a two-hour drinks package starting at AED 199 per person. With themed décor, live entertainment and views of Ain Dubai and JBR, it’s an ideal spot to get into the festive spirit. Where: Dubai Marina – Bluewaters Island – Dubai When: Until October 30th
McG’s By McGettigan’s Barsha
Oktoberfest gets a lively pub-style makeover at McG’s by McGettigan’s Barsha, with cold steins, delicious Bavarian-inspired dishes and plenty of music setting the tone. Gather your crew and settle in for a menu packed with flavours made for sharing, alongside a festive atmosphere that keeps the energy going. Located at ibis Mall Avenue Al Barsha, it’s a casual spot to enjoy the season’s hops-fuelled celebrations. Where: 2A Street – Al Barsha First – Al Barsha – Dubai When: Until October 24th
Horse & Hound
A post shared by Horse & Hound (@horseandhound.dxb) Horse & Hound is stretching out the Oktoberfest celebrations with an extended Bavarian-inspired experience in Dubai. Indulge in traditional Bavarian bites, flowing brews, and live entertainment for a lively setting to catch up with friends. The venue’s warm pub atmosphere adds to the festive feel, with plenty of food, drinks and good times on the menu. Gather your group and settle in for a long-running Oktoberfest celebration at Horse & Hound. Where: Al Habtoor Polo Club, 611 Emirates Rd – Wadi Al Safa 5 – Dubai When: Until October 31st Head to one of these Dubai spots to make the most of Oktoberfest with steins, German-inspired food, live music and plenty of festive fun. Cover Image Courtesy: Grand Hyatt Dubai/Website
