29 September – 28 October 2016

The Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held in late September and early October every year in Munich, Germany and is attended by six million people each year!  The festival has made its way to many countries around the world (often founded by German immigrants, descendants or expats).  The largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany is in Canada, in the of Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario where they welcome 750,000 to  1,000,000 visitors every year.

Never one to miss out, Dubai is now host to many Oktoberfest celebrations with many flying in live entertainment from Germany.  Check out our listing below on venues hosting Oktoberfest events.

Dubai Sports City

Date: 9 – 10 October
Time: 7pm – 3am
Location: Dubai Sports City
The event is strictly 21 years and above.
Cost: AED 30 (free entry for those wearing Lederhosen or Dirndl
Reservations:  For further information contact: 800 86823

Celebrate in true Bavarian spirit at the biggest Wiesn-Party in Dubai featuring an original live Bavarian band “Die Derbys”

The tasty food on offer will include plenty of delightful German food delicacies and beverages brought in by caterers, courtesy The Els Club and Hofbrauhaus Dubai powered by JW Marriott, and beverage suppliers, African & Eastern.

Grand Hyatt, Dubai

Date:  8 – 25 October (Wednesday – Saturday)
Venue:  Oktoberfest Festival Tent
Cost:  from AED 180 (Special Oktoberfest packages are also available for group bookings. On Sundays and Mondays, Grand Hyatt Dubai is opening its festival tent for exclusive group bookings starting from 100 persons. )
Reservations:  +971 4 317 2222 | email events.grandhyattdubai@hyatt.com

Every Wednesday to Saturday, indulge in authentic German food and drinks prepared by Grand Hyatt’s culinary team, such as Weisswurst (white sausages), Hendl (chicken), Obatzda (spicy cheese concoction), Haxn (pork knuckle), Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel), Kaiserschmarrn (German pancake) and many more. Be served by traditionally dressed waiters and waitresses completing the authentic atmosphere.

Dance and sing along with the original Oktoberfest band from Munich, “Die Kirchdorfer”. With a foot tapping melody and energetic beats, the band will perform this song live dedicated to the long-awaited festival.

JW Marriott, Dubai

Date: 29 September – 28 October 2016
Venue:  Hofbräuhaus
Cost:  AED 295 buffet with soft beverages
AED 395 buffet with house beverages
A la carte menu on weekdays
Reservations: +971 (0) 4 607 7977 | jwdubai.dining@marriotthotels.com

Hofbräuhaus, the popular Oktoberfest venue is opening its doors to a live German band, hearty food and merrier times.

Check out the Hofbräuhaus guide to the original Oktoberfest in Munich to get ready and up to speed on all things bratwurst, brews and Bavaria!

Get your dirndl and lederhosen on and try out our à la carte menus on weekdays or buffet packages on Thursdays and Fridays. German guest Chef J. Hellner from Hofbräuhaus Munich will be running the show from 23 to 29 October.

Date:  8 – 18 October
Timings:  7pm – midnight
Venue: The Gardens
Cost:  from AED 195
Reservations:  +971 4 315 3861

The Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is set again for the annual Oktoberfest. Say “Prost” with us and celebrate the famous tradition from Munich, Germany.

Join us and experience authentic Bavarian Food & Beverages prepared by Chef Stephan Kuhlwetter and the foot tapping sounds of a traditional band that will perform live every night.

Towers Rotana

Date:  8 – 22 October
Venue:  Long;s Bar
Reservations:  04 312 2201| email fb.towers@rotana.com

Between the 8th to 22nd October enjoy an authentic Bavarian feast of tasty local foods and toast the night away with an original German brew.

Enjoy a fun night out at our famous Long’s Bar at Towers Rotana.  Come meet new people, whilst the drinks flow and a variety of Bavarian dishes are served.