Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi: 4 places to enjoy Bavarian fun

Oktoberfest is descending on Abu Dhabi with a raft of cool parties, special dishes, and events to celebrate in true Bavarian style. Are you looking for where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi? You’re in luck because there are plenty of places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi.

Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, that has since spread to celebrations across the world.

The festival originated on October 12, 1810, and includes all things Bavarian: from pretzels to brats to hops. And most importantly, it’s a time where people let their hair down and have fun. What’s better than celebrating Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi?

It’s time to dig out those dirndls and lederhosen and celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi.

Dance to traditional German music at Stills

Ready to grab your mates and celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi? Head over to Stills where you can enjoy a night of Bavarian fun with live music from German band, Gaudiblosn. Head there from 7pm onwards to indulge in a variety of drinks and beverage deals, which include brews and snack platters, happy hour and buffet stations. From Dhs89 you can enjoy brews and a special Oktoberfest buffet.
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From Dhs89 (or Dhs199 for unlimited brews and Oktoberfest buffet). Oct 14-16. 7pm onwards. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Yas Island. ihg.com/crowneplaza/ (02 656 3000).

Eat an Oktoberfest BBQ at Marriott Al Forsan

Wanting to fill your calendar with some of the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi? You might want to head over to the Marriott Al Forsan for a week of Bavarian fun. The Marriott Al Forsan will be offering traditional Oktoberfest a la carte food on weekdays, plus an outdoor live BBQ station on weekends for Dhs99 per person. There will also be a live band performing Bavarian music, and free entry all week. What more could you want?
Oct 21-30. Free, Mon-Fri. Dhs99 (BBQ), Sat-Sun. 7pm to midnight. Marriott Al Forsan, Khalifa City, marriott.com (02 201 4000).

Enjoy German snacks at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Until October 9, you can get a range of German snacks on the Dolphin Lawn at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Head there from Sunday to Thursday between 4pm and 11pm or Friday and Saturday from noon to 11pm and you can enjoy a German snack with draught German hops. This is one of the best events to celebrate Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi.
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Until Oct 9. Sun-Thu, 4pm-11pm. Fri-Sat noon-11pm. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island (02 499 8100).

Feast at Y Brunch Oktoberfest Edition

What is Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi without brunch? Luckily, Y Brunch is hosting a specially themed brunch for Oktoberfest which will feature all German activities with live entertainment for you and your entire family. There will be live singers, and a DJ, as well as a kids corner buffet and kids activities like face-painting and balloons.
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From Dhs179. Sat Oct 8. From 12.30pm-4pm. Yas Island Rotana, Yas Island, rotana.com (02 656 4000).

Guzzle hops at Belgian Café

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Until October 1, you can enjoy an exclusive selection of Belgian café Yas Island’s exclusive brew menu, plus a variety of delicious bites from Germany including traditional pretzels, meaty sausages, crispy schnitzels , sour sauerkraut, and much more. The menu starts from Dhs45 (a steal). Get there from 7pm onwards for some brilliant Oktoberfest fun.
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From Dhs45. Thu Sep 29 to Sun Oct 1. 7pm onwards. Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, instagram.com/bbcyasisland/ (02 626 2000).