September is when Dubai gets its routine back, and quiz nights in Dubai are one of the easiest ways to slot friends back into your calendar without booking a whole evening around it. quizbiz™, the team behind most of the city’s pub quiz scene, has kicked off the month with two brand-new nights, a Bollywood special, and its regular midweek fixture. Here’s everything on right now, and this guide will keep growing as quizbiz adds more dates.
New this September
1. Quiz Night at BoCaSu, Al Quoz
BoCaSu is one of the few genuinely dog-friendly dining spots in Dubai, and it’s also new to the quizbiz line-up. The venue itself is worth the drive to Al Quoz on its own: a Japanese-inspired warehouse space with a living bonsai collection and a menu that runs from jawarma to ramen and handrolls. Expect fast-paced SpeedQuizzing rounds and music bingo, and bring the dog if you’ve got one.
Details at a glance
- Date: Every Monday
- Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Venue: BoCaSu, Al Jreena Street 45, Al Quoz High Street, Warehouse 10, Dubai
- Host: The Quizzy Rascal
- Format: SpeedQuizzing, music bingo
- Price: Free entry
2. Monday Madness, Fibber Magee’s
Fibber Magee’s long-running Monday quiz has had a refresh. It’s now built around an all-inclusive brunch package, with live music from Chad Sycamore and a music bingo round carrying AED 1,000 in cash. Host Graham (better known on the mic as Grumpy Git) keeps things moving, and at AED 250 for food, drinks and entertainment, it’s one of the better-value ways to start the week.
Details at a glance
- Date: Every Monday
- Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Venue: Fibber Magee’s, Saeed Tower 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre First, Dubai
- Host: Grumpy Git (Graham)
- Format: Music bingo
- Prize: AED 1,000 cash
- Offer: Brunch packages from AED 250
3. The Big Desi Quiz, McGettigan’s Deira
Billed as Dubai’s biggest Bollywood quiz night, this one’s a single-date event rather than a weekly fixture. McGettigan’s Deira hosts quizbiz’s SpeedQuizzing format alongside music bingo and live games, with AED 3,500 in prizes on the table (think brunches and vouchers) and 20 percent off your bill if you book a table in advance. If you know your Shah Rukh from your Salman, this is the one to put in the diary.
Details at a glance
- Date: Saturday, 12 September
- Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Venue: McGettigan’s Deira, Novotel Gold District Dubai, Ground Floor, 4 Corniche Road, Al Corniche, Deira, Dubai
- Hosts: Erich and Suman
- Format: SpeedQuizzing, music bingo
- Entry: Free entry
- Prize: AED 3,500 worth of prizes (brunches, vouchers and more)
- Offer: 20% off your quiz-night spend with an advance table booking
Weekly regular
4. The Hump Day Hustle, McCafferty’s Wafi
If you need a reason to get through Wednesday, this is it. McCafferty’s Irish Pub in Wafi runs SpeedQuizzing and music bingo every week, paired with Wing It Wednesdays: two hours of unlimited wings and a house drink for AED 129 between 6 PM and 10 PM, with happy hour extended to match. Winners walk away with Saturday brunch or Sunday roast vouchers.
Details at a glance
- Date: Every Wednesday
- Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Venue: McCafferty’s Wafi, Pyramids Wafi, Oud Metha, Dubai
- Host: Ruthless Quizzing
- Format: SpeedQuizzing, music bingo
- Entry: Free entry
- Prize: Saturday brunches and Sunday roasts
- Offer: 2 hours unlimited wings plus a house drink for AED 129 (6 PM to 10 PM); extended happy hour until 10 PM
Insider tip
Free entry doesn’t mean turning up on the night guarantees a table, especially for one-off events like The Big Desi Quiz or brunch-format nights like Monday Madness. Book ahead if you want a seat with your team, and get there for the start of the window since most rounds kick off within the first 30 minutes.
More quizzes across the UAE
These four are just what’s new or notable this September. quizbiz runs multiple weekly quizzes across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on a rotating mix of formats and themes, so if none of these dates work for you, there’s likely something else on. [We’ll keep this guide updated as new quizbiz dates are announced.]
FAQs
What is quizbiz?
quizbiz is a Dubai-based quiz events company that runs free weekly pub quizzes and one-off themed quiz nights at bars and restaurants across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, using formats like SpeedQuizzing and music bingo.
Are quizbiz quiz nights free to enter in Dubai?
Yes. All of the quizbiz quiz nights in this guide, including the weekly fixtures and The Big Desi Quiz, are free to enter. Some venues offer optional food and drink packages alongside the quiz.
Is there a Bollywood quiz night in Dubai?
Yes. The Big Desi Quiz at McGettigan’s Deira is billed as Dubai’s biggest Bollywood quiz night, running on Saturday 12 September from 8 PM to 11 PM, with AED 3,500 worth of prizes up for grabs.
Is there a dog-friendly quiz night in Dubai?
Yes. The new Monday quiz at BoCaSu in Al Quoz 3 is held at one of Dubai’s dog-friendly dining venues, so you can bring your dog along to quiz night.
Which Dubai quiz night has the biggest cash prize?
Monday Madness at Fibber Magee’s offers AED 1,000 cash for its music bingo round, while The Big Desi Quiz at McGettigan’s Deira offers AED 3,500 worth of prizes across brunches and vouchers.
Where can I find the full quizbiz schedule?
For the complete, up-to-date schedule across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, visit quizbiz.me or follow @quizbiz.ae on Instagram.
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