Dubai does Oktoberfest properly. Giant tents, one-litre steins, oompah bands flown in from Munich and more pork knuckle than any one person should reasonably attempt. The 2026 season is underway, and the biggest party of them all, the Grand Oktoberfest tent at Grand Hyatt Dubai, opens on Thursday 8 October.
We’ve rounded up where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Dubai this year, with the dates, prices and booking numbers for each one, so you can pick your tent and get your lederhosen out.
Good to know: Dubai observed an official 10-day mourning period from 21 to 30 September, and live entertainment was paused across the emirate during that time. Most Oktoberfest events are running from 1 October, but call ahead to confirm the band and brunch schedule before you go.
Oktoberfest Dubai 2026 at a glance
| Venue | Dates | Price from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hyatt Dubai | 8 – 25 October | AED 229 (buffet) | The full beer-tent experience |
| Ernst Biergarten, 25hours Hotel One Central | 17 September – 31 October (Thu–Sun) | AED 120 (Sunday roast) | A proper German beer garden, every weekend |
| Speakeasy, Sheraton The Walk JBR | 19 September – 4 October | AED 75 (dishes) | A casual beach-side pint and a giant pretzel |
| Fairmont The Palm | 18 September – 4 October | AED 200 (2 hours unlimited drinks) | An Oktoberfest pop-up on the Palm |
| Emirates (flights and lounges) | 19 September – 4 October | Included with your ticket | Flying to Germany for the real thing |
1. Grand Oktoberfest at Grand Hyatt Dubai
This is Dubai’s biggest Oktoberfest, and 2026 is its 18th year. Grand Hyatt Dubai turns its Grand Oktoberfest Tent into a Bavarian beer hall, with long communal tables, staff in dirndls and lederhosen, and the Die Kirchdorfer Oktoberfest band from Munich on stage.
Your ticket covers an all-you-can-eat German buffet: freshly baked pretzels, Kaiser rolls, roasted pork knuckle, sausages and grilled specialities. There are live cooking stations too, including Wiesnhendl (Bavarian roast chicken) turning on a fire wheel and campfire-smoked salmon. Beer comes in authentic one-litre steins.
If you have kids, the Bavarian Family Brunch runs on Sunday afternoons. You get the same German food and live music from Die Kirchdorfer, plus a lucky draw, activities for children and an appearance from Azure, the Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark mascot.
| Grand Oktoberfest | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 8 October to Sunday 25 October 2026 |
| Tent nights | From 7pm, AED 229 per person including the all-you-can-eat buffet (21+ only) |
| Bavarian Family Brunch | Sundays 11, 18 and 25 October, 12.30pm – 4pm |
| Brunch prices | AED 269 soft drinks package, AED 369 house package, AED 125 for kids aged 5 – 11 |
| Where | Grand Hyatt Dubai, Oud Metha Road, Dubai Healthcare City |
| Book | 04 317 2222 or 04 317 2271, or email DXBGH-Shared.MB-Oktoberfest-Reservation@hyatt.com |
2. Ernst Biergarten, 25hours Hotel One Central
Ernst is a German beer garden all year round, so Oktoberfest is its biggest time of the year. This year it’s running Oktoberfest for more than six weeks. Every Thursday to Sunday there’s Bavarian food, Paulaner beer, live bands and a specially crafted Oktoberfest brew.
Weekends are the best time to go. On Saturday there’s a German brunch with free-flowing drinks and plenty of pretzels. On Sunday there’s a proper roast.
| Ernst Oktoberfest | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Thursday 17 September to Saturday 31 October 2026, every Thursday to Sunday |
| Saturday brunch | From AED 300 with free-flowing drinks |
| Sunday roast | AED 120 |
| Where | Ernst Biergarten, 25hours Hotel One Central, Trade Centre Street |
| Book | 04 210 2511, WhatsApp +971 50 369 8394, or ernstbiergarten.com |
3. Speakeasy, Sheraton The Walk JBR
If you want a relaxed pint by the beach instead of a full tent night, the JBR bar has an Oktoberfest menu with German-inspired dishes from AED 75. The dish to order is the Giant Pretzilla, a huge pretzel served with beer cheese, sweet mustard and plenty of garlic butter. The Original Brat and the one-metre Wurst are on the menu too.
For beer, get the Beer Fest Passport. It costs AED 90 for three different pints on Fridays and Saturdays, and each passport also enters you into a weekly raffle for an AED 1,000 voucher.
| Speakeasy Oktoberfest | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 |
| Prices | Dishes from AED 75, Beer Fest Passport AED 90 for 3 pints |
| Where | Speakeasy, Sheraton The Walk, JBR |
| Book | 050 189 6214 or speakeasydubai.com |
4. Oktoberfest pop-up at Fairmont The Palm
Fairmont The Palm is running a Bavarian pop-up for the season, with toasty pretzels, traditional German meats and thick slices of apfelstrudel. If you’re making an afternoon of it, upgrade to two hours of unlimited beer from AED 200.
It closes on 4 October, so if the Palm is closer for you than Downtown or JBR, this weekend is your last chance.
| Fairmont Oktoberfest | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 18 September to 4 October 2026 |
| Prices | Two hours of unlimited drinks from AED 200 |
| Where | Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah |
| Book | fairmont.com |
5. Oktoberfest with Emirates (if you’re flying to Germany)
If you’re heading to the real Oktoberfest, Emirates is celebrating it on board and in its lounges from 19 September to 4 October 2026, on flights between Dubai and Germany.
- Lounges in Munich, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg serve Bavarian skewers, braised beef cheeks and freshly baked pretzels.
- First Class has sauerbraten and kaiserschmarren, plus a gingerbread heart to take home.
- Business Class has braised beef short ribs and baked cheesecake.
- Premium Economy has braised beef cheeks with Bavarian-style potato salad.
- Economy has a chicken sausage roll with mash, onion jus and sauerkraut, and Black Forest cake for dessert.
- The A380 Onboard Lounge has soft pretzels and gingerbread hearts.
Full details are on the Emirates Oktoberfest page.
When is Oktoberfest in Dubai in 2026?
Oktoberfest in Dubai runs from mid-September to the end of October 2026. Ernst Biergarten goes the longest, from 17 September to 31 October. The biggest single event, the Grand Oktoberfest at Grand Hyatt Dubai, runs from 8 to 25 October. Speakeasy, Fairmont The Palm and the Emirates celebrations all finish on 4 October.
How much does Oktoberfest in Dubai cost?
The cheapest option is à la carte at Speakeasy, where dishes start at AED 75, with three pints for AED 90. A full night in the Grand Hyatt tent costs AED 229 with an all-you-can-eat buffet (drinks are extra). Brunches range from AED 269 at the Grand Hyatt family brunch to AED 300 and up at Ernst.
Can kids go to Oktoberfest in Dubai?
The evening tent at Grand Hyatt is strictly 21+. The Bavarian Family Brunch on Sundays 11, 18 and 25 October is made for families, with kids aged 5 to 11 paying AED 125. The legal drinking age in Dubai is 21, so bring ID to any of the bar-led events.
Time to say Prost
For the full tent experience with the band from Munich, book the Grand Hyatt. For a weekend-long habit, go to Ernst. For a quick pretzel and a pint by the beach, go to Speakeasy before it wraps up on 4 October. Book early for the Grand Hyatt weekends and the Ernst Saturday brunch, because they fill up fast.
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Prices and dates were correct at the time of writing and may change. Check with the venue before you book. Pork dishes are non-halal. Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
