It’s that time of the year again — Germany’s biggest event is back.
Oktoberfest is the most celebrated festival in Germany and as we have seen in previous years, the UAE loves the German celebrations just as much.
So of course we can’t miss it. We have found the best places for you to celebrate like real Bavarians in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
It’s time to don that cute little Bavarian dirndl and say “prost” at these October parties.
Special tip: In Munich, it’s traditional to wear the bow on your dirndl on the right side if you’re in a relationship and on the left if you’re single.😉
Dubai
Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus
📍 25hours Hotel One Central, Trade Center Street.
📅 Thursday 19th September to Sunday 27th October.
💸 Brunch packages start from Dhs250.
Why we ❤️ it: You will feel like you are in Munich, the city where the Oktoberfest originated. There will be live performances from German bands as well as a spectacular venue inspired by a typical German beer garden. FYI on Saturdays, they offer an Oktoberfest Brunch that you don’t want to miss. You def have to try the Kaiserschmarrn, it’s a traditional Bavarian dessert and it hits differently. More information here.
Horse & Hound
📍 Al Habtoor Polo Club.
📅 Thursday 26th September to Sunday 6th October.
💸 From Dhs55.
Why we ❤️ it: We love a giant hot dog with sauerkraut and of course, we never say no to a sweet apple strudel or German apfelstrudel. Horse & Hound’s special menu offers everything from sweet to savoury. Celebrate the German event with delicious German cuisine. More information here.
Frevo
📍 Fairmont The Palm.
📅 Friday 27th September to Sunday 6th October.
💸 Dhs345 per person for the Oktoberfest experience; Dhs149 for Bavarian Package with free-flow German brew beer and Sangria.
Why we ❤️ it: BrazilXGermany – Doesn’t that just sound amazing? Frevo offers a mix of Brazilian and German cuisine. But that’s not all. You can also enjoy some live entertainment and win exciting prizes. More information here.
The Stables
📍 Trade Centre.
📅 Saturday 21th September to Sunday 6th October.
Why we ❤️ it: At The Stables you can play some super fun traditional German games such as Brezelwerfen (Pretzel Toss), Masskrugstemmen (Stein Holding) and many more. Don’t forget to try one of their many beers and enjoy some delicious pretzels or traditional German bratwurst. More information here.
Barasti
📍 Dubai Marina
📅 Saturday 21st September until Sunday 6th October.
Why we ❤️ it: Our fave beach bar transforms its indoor tent into a real Bavarian Oktoberfest venue. Dirndls, lederhosen and those famous gingerbread hearts with the cute lettering. Best of all, you can dance the night away to Austrian band Trio Megamix. More information here.
Grand Hyatt
📍 Riyadh Street.
📅 Thursday 10th to Sunday 27th October.
💸 Dhs199 per person.
Why we ❤️ it: All-you-can-eat buffet but make it Bavarian. This venue will transport you to the streets of Bavaria. Wear your cutest dirndl, grab your besties and dance to some great music from Die Kirchdorfer Band. More information here.
Abu Dhabi
Stills, Crowne Plaza Yas Island
📍 Crown Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island.
📅 Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th October.
💸 From Dhs 189.
Why we ❤️ it: Eating delicious food while listening to great live music? Yes, please. Enjoy Bavarian dishes a la carte during the day, or if you want to go out in the evening, Stills offers an Oktoberfest buffet with a variety of delicious treats. More information here.
Victor’s Bierstube
📍 1778 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St, Al Rawdah, W68
📅 Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October.
💸 Beer for only Dhs24.
Why we ❤️ it: German live music, German beers, fun activities and great prizes await you at Victor’s Bierstube. Stop by for a weekend full of good vibes. This venue is new to Abu Dhabi and looks very promising. More information here.
McGettigan’s
📍 Al, 925 Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Muroor Rd
📅 Friday 28th September to Sunday 5th October.
Why we ❤️ it: We never say no to brunch, do we? McGettigan’s is doing an Oktoberfest Saturday brunch series and we’re here for it. Treat yourself to some delicious apple strudel and their special wheat beer tiramisu *yum*. More information here.
Saffron and Wavehouse at Atlantis
📍 Atlantis, The Palm
📅 Friday 4th to Sunday 20th October at Wavehous; Saturday 5th October at Saffron.
Why we ❤️ it: Wavehouse offers a family-friendly Oktoberfest with lots of good food and fabulous vibes. AND if you also want to enjoy a nice Saturday brunch, Saffron is the place to go. Serving delicious German delicacies such as currywurst and Hähnchenschnitzel. Both venues are located in Atlantis, The Palm.
October in Dubai will be epic! Add these amazing things to your October to-do list.