Love Prost & Pretzels? Here’s Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2025

Raise your stein – these are the top venues bringing the Bavarian magic to life in Dubai.

The lively vibes of Oktoberfest are fortunately not just confined to Munich: across the UAE, venues don lederhosen, fire up bratwurst grills and host German bands to bring a slice of Bavaria to your doorstep. Whether you want a rambunctious beer tent or a relaxed Sunday roast with friends, here are some of the best spots where Oktoberfest feels authentic and promises oodles of fun.

Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus, 25hours Hotel One Central, Dubai

Ernst is arguably the most authentic Oktoberfest experience in the UAE. From Thursday to Saturday (5 pm till late) and on Sundays (12 pm to 4 pm), beginning September 18th through October 26th, the venue transforms into a Bavarian delight. Expect live German bands flown in explicitly for the festivities, traditional German classics like bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, pork knuckle, and hearty sharing platters. Yum yum.

Saturday brunch packages start from AED 300 per person; Sunday Roast is AED 110. Sharing pans for four with a 3L beer tower run around AED 599. Beer tower (3L) alone is AED 275. Contact: +971 4 210 2511 or email dubai@ernstbiergarten.com.

Grand Oktoberfest Tent – Grand Hyatt Dubai

For over a decade, this event has been one of the city’s most anticipated fall traditions, and the 2025 edition promises even more: live music flown in from Munich, long communal tables, traditional décor, and a feast that doesn’t hold back. From Thursday, October 10th through Sunday, October 27th, the tent springs to life on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM. During those nights, expect the full vibe: an all-you-can-eat Bavarian buffet, featuring staples like sausages, schnitzel, soft pretzels, sauerkraut, apple strudel and more. The originals of the Die Kirchdorfer Oktoberfest Band, flown in from Munich, keep the energy high with authentic folk tunes, oompah music and bench-dancing that feels like you’ve stepped into Bavaria itself.

Oktoberfest Nights (Thu-Sat): AED 199 per person (buffet only.) Sunday Family Brunch: packages range from AED 249 (soft beverage package) to AED 349 (house drinks included); kids aged 5-12 are priced lower (around AED 125). Call +971 4 317 2222 for reservations.

Bavarian Beerhouse, Towers Rotana Hotel, Dubai

Brand new on the scene, Bavarian Beerhouse brings its full beer-hall vibe to Dubai this Oktoberfest. Situated in the Towers Rotana Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, this venue aims for authenticity with traditional German food, ice-cold beers, and “Oompah-tainment” with live music, dancing, and festive atmosphere. You won’t get more authentic than this!

Opening mid-September; daily evening hours (5 pm–11 pm for the event periods) for special Oktoberfest events. Premium beers, classic sausages, pretzels, etc. Beer prices expected at standard German import rates; special event packages announced via website. Contact: +971 52 798 1811.

Other Venues Worth a Mention

While Ernst and Bavarian Beerhouse headline the Oktoberfest calendar for 2025, there are several more options offering up some German classics:

• Spartan Sports Bar, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates – For a casual atmosphere, German food classics and drinks like Paulaner. Offers include Currywurst (AED 65) and Paulaner Pint (≈ AED 70). Runs from mid-September through October.

• Frevo at Fairmont The Palm – A fusion twist: German burgers, sausages, pretzels alongside some Brazilian flair. Includes themed décor and live entertainment.

• Garden on 8, Media One Hotel – Rooftop vibes, German dishes, beer specials (starting around AED 199), quizzes, match-screenings. Great for those who like their beer with views.

Whether you’re into full-throttle beer garden energy, family-friendly bratwurst and schnitzel brunches, rooftop views, or casual sports-bar vibes, there’s an Oktoberfest celebration perfect for you. Prost!