Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test and have a great time while you’re at it? Dubai offers a vibrant pub quiz scene that’s perfect for trivia enthusiasts, and we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to help you navigate the city’s quiz nights. From Monday to Sunday, you’ll find quiz events that not only challenge your intellect but also offer fantastic prizes and a chance to socialize. So, grab your thinking cap and your friends; it’s time to embark on a quiz-tastic adventure in Dubai!
Monday Madness
McCafferty’s JVC: Where Brunches and Bar Tabs Await
Monday nights kick off with a bang at McCafferty’s Irish Pub in JVC. Hosted by Ciaran Fox, this quiz offers a chance to win brunches, lunches, and coveted bar tabs. It’s the perfect way to start your week with a dose of fun and competition.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Monday, 7 pm onwards
- Location: Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle
- Contact: 055 784 9220
The Duck Hook: Your Ticket to Anfield Stadium
At The Duck Hook’s weekly quiz night, you can win incredible prizes, including flights to Liverpool to visit Anfield Stadium. Hosted by quizmaster Darryl Rees, this event tests your knowledge of sports, music, entertainment, and more. It’s a Monday evening well spent.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Monday, 8 pm onwards
- Location: Dubai Hills Golf Club, Dubai Hills
- Contact: 800 323232
The Eloquent Elephant: EloQuiz Night Extravaganza
The Eloquent Elephant sets the stage for EloQuiz Night every Monday from 8 pm to 10 pm. With six rounds of audio-visual questions, including musical bingo, and exciting prizes up for grabs, it’s an evening of brain-teasing entertainment.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Monday, 8 pm – 10 pm
- Location: Taj Dubai, Burj Khalifa Street
- Contact: 04 438 3131
The Irish Village, Studio City: Nostalgic Quiz Night
Monday nights at The Irish Village in Studio City are all about nostalgia. Gather your team of up to six and enjoy a special offer: 5 bottles of selected hops for Dhs150. Relive the 90s with some classic tunes and challenging questions.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Monday, 8 pm – 10 pm
- Location: Studio City
- Contact: 04 241 8444
Tuesday Trivia
71 Sports Bar: Sports and Quiz Night Combo
Every Tuesday evening, 71 Sports Bar hosts a quiz night that combines sports and trivia. Enjoy the quiz and take advantage of the country pie and pint offer for Dhs105 (guest) or Dhs95 (member).
Details:
- Free entry for quiz
- Time: Tuesday, 8 pm
- Location: Trump International Golf Club Dubai
- Contact: 04 245 3988
Brew House: Not Your Ordinary Pub Quiz
Brew House in Business Bay offers a unique quiz night experience on Tuesdays. Alongside traditional rounds, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in lip-sync battles and dance-offs. It’s not just a quiz; it’s a party!
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Tuesday, 8 pm
- Location: Citymax Business Bay
- Contact: 050 4480493
Dhow & Anchor: Gastropub Quiz Extravaganza
Dhow & Anchor invites you to their weekly quiz night every Tuesday from 8 pm onwards. While you test your knowledge, you can also enjoy a bucket of hops for Dhs149. It’s a delightful combination of brainpower and brews.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Tuesday, 8 pm onwards
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim 3
- Contact: 800 323232
Melrose Bar & Lounge: Quiz and Happy Hour Combo
The Paramount Hotel Midtown’s Melrose Bar & Lounge hosts a Tuesday night quiz with free entry. Plus, it coincides with happy hour, where you can sip on drinks starting from Dhs35 as you flex your trivia muscles.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Tuesday, 7 pm onwards
- Location: Paramount Hotel Midtown, Business Bay
- Contact: 058 826 5729
McGettigan’s JLT: Quizzical Fun with Happy Hour
Gather your friends and head to McGettigan’s JLT for a quizzical evening filled with ace prizes. The added bonus? Happy hour runs during the quiz, ensuring a night of laughter and camaraderie.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Tuesday, starts 8 pm
- Location: McGettigan’s JLT
- Contact: 04 356 0470
Wednesday Wonders
Garden on 8: Quiz Night Under the Stars
Experience quiz night under the stars at garden on 8, known for its mega screen and long benches. Every Wednesday, you have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including food and beverage vouchers and even staycations. Plus, enjoy happy hour for the first hour of the quiz.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Wednesday, 8 pm
- Location: Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
- Contact: 04 427 1000
ICON Bar & Lounge: Quiz and Unwind
Dubai Media City’s Icon Bar & Lounge offers a quiz night every second Wednesday at 7 pm. It’s not just about testing your knowledge; you can win prizes such as ladies’ nights, unlimited chicken wings, and buckets of hops.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Every second Wednesday, 7 pm
- Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City
- Contact: 04 366 9111
Offside: Battle for Brunches and Staycations
At Offside, the quiz master challenges your knowledge across various subjects, all for a chance to win exciting prizes, including brunches, staycations, and bar credit. Wednesday nights just got a lot more interesting.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Wednesday, 9 pm onwards
- Location: JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Contact: 04 814 5590
Reform Social & Grill: Vintage Gameshow Quiz
Reform Social & Grill presents a vintage gameshow quiz night that will truly test your wits. Enjoy selected hops and bubbly for just Dhs35 as you tackle challenging questions and compete for prizes.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Wednesday, 7.30 pm
- Location: The Lakes
- Contact: 04 454 2638
The Cheeky Camel: Lotti’s Comical Quiz
Dubai’s popular quiz master, Lotti, hosts a comical quiz night at The Cheeky Camel every Wednesday. Prizes include a Dhs500 voucher, a Friday brunch for two, and a steak night deal for two. It’s laughter and brainpower combined.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Wednesday, 7 pm
- Location: voco Bonnington, JLT
- Contact: 04 356 0574
The Underground Pub: Win Big with a Dhs500 Voucher
The Underground Pub offers a chance to win a Dhs500 voucher at their weekly quiz night. From 8 pm to 11 pm, you can participate in different rounds, including general knowledge and music, for a shot at fantastic prizes.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Wednesday, 8 pm onwards
- Location: Habtoor Grand Resort, Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Contact: 04 399 5000
Thursday Thrills
Bridgewater Tavern: Quiz Night with Dane Bowers
Thursday nights come alive at Bridgewater Tavern with a quiz hosted by Dane Bowers and Sibbers. Test your knowledge on various topics and compete for exciting prizes that will make your evening unforgettable.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Thursday, 7 pm-10 pm
- Location: JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay
- Contact: 04 414 3000
McGettigan’s JBR: Quizzing by the Beach
Thursday evenings at McGettigan’s JBR are dedicated to quizzing by the beach. Starting at 7.30 pm, it’s an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and win great prizes. Gather your friends and make it a memorable night.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Thursday, 7.30 pm onwards
- Location: Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, The Walk, JBR
- Contact: 04 318 2580
Radisson DAMAC Hills Hotel: Hessa Street Challenge
Hessa Street Kitchen at the Radisson DAMAC Hills Hotel hosts an exciting quiz night every Thursday at 8 pm. Join in the fun with free entry and a chance to win prizes, including hotel stays, dining vouchers, brunches, and buckets of hops or bottles of grape. Plus, enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet for Dhs85.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Thursday, 8 pm-10:30 pm
- Location: Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills, Dubailand
- Contact: 04 879 1111
Sports Village Garden: Speed Quizzing Fun
Jen and Lottie host a weekly pub quiz in Dubai at Sports Village Garden in Sports City. It’s called ‘speed quizzing,’ where you answer questions on your phone. Enjoy free entry, prizes for trivia winners, and teachers get a 20 percent discount on food and drinks.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Thursday, 7 pm-10 pm
- Location: Dubai Sports City
- Contact: 050 755 1823
TJ’s: Thursday Quiz & Happy Hour
Flex your brainpower on Thursdays at TJ’s in Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers. The quiz night coincides with the venue’s happy hour, where you can get 50 percent off selected beverages. It’s an evening of fun, friends, and fantastic deals.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Thursday, 7 pm
- Location: Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Contact: 04 574 1111
Fantastic Friday
Spike Bar: Dubai’s Longest-Running Pub Quiz
DJ Phil Richardson hosts Dubai’s longest-running pub quiz every Friday evening at Emirates Golf Club. While participating in the quiz, you can enjoy happy hour on selected house beverages from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s a fantastic start to your weekend.
Details:
- Free entry
- Time: Friday, 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
- Location: Emirates Golf Club
- Contact: 04 417 9842
Super Saturday
Jones the Grocer: Monthly Quiz Extravaganza
Jones the Grocer in Dubai Creek Resort hosts a quiz night every last Saturday of the month from 7 pm to 9 pm. Join in for a fun evening of general knowledge questions, read by Steve Shore. You can also enjoy a quiz meal for Dhs99, which includes a choice from the menu.
Details:
- Free entry
- Last Saturday of every month, 7 pm-9 pm
- Location: Dubai Creek Resort Dubai Golf Academy, Al Garhoud
- Contact: 04 295 6000
Sunday Showdown
Mr Toad’s: Phil’s Legendary Sunday Quiz
Hosted by quizmaster Phil Richardson, who has over 25 years of experience hosting quizzes in the UAE, this weekly quiz takes place every Sunday night. Prizes worth more than Dhs850 are up for grabs. Quizzing at the Pad coincides with the venue’s roast dinner buffet, where you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat roast meal for Dhs95 per person.
Details:
- Free entry
- Every Sunday, 8 pm-11 pm
- Location: Premier Inn Barsha Heights, Al Barsha
- Contact: 050 143 8751
Conclusion
Dubai’s pub quiz scene offers an array of exciting nights filled with fun, knowledge, and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned quizzer or a newcomer, these quiz nights provide the perfect opportunity to test your intellect, socialize with friends, and make lasting memories. So, go ahead, mark your calendars, and get ready for a thrilling quiz-tastic journey across the city!
