St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai is bigger than ever, and 2026 is shaping up to be the most exciting year yet. With celebrations running from 13 to 22 March across the city, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re after a five-hour premium brunch, cheap pints of Guinness, live Irish music, family-friendly carveries, or late-night drunch parties. From the iconic Irish pubs of JLT and JVC to waterfront spots in Souk Madinat and Downtown Dubai, the city truly goes green for the occasion. So dust off your shamrocks, round up your crew, and get ready. Here are the best places to celebrate Paddy’s Day in Dubai.
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- Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai?
- 1. Chalco’s Cantina
- 2. McGettigan’s JLT / DWTC
- 3. McGettigan’s Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- 4. McCafferty’s WAFI
- 5. Goose Island Tap House JVC & JBR
- 6. Fibber Magee’s, Sheikh Zayed Road
- 7. McGettigan’s Factory The Palm
- 8. McGettigan’s IBG, Ibn Battuta Gate
- 9. McGettigan’s DSP, Dubai Science Park
- 10. McCafferty’s JVC
- 11. McCafferty’s Al Furjan
- 12. Five Iron Golf, Dubai Marina
- 13. The Irish Vicker’s, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
- 14. The Irish Vickers, Jewel of the Creek (JOTC)
- 15. Garden on 8, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
- 16. The Dubliner’s, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai?
1. Chalco’s Cantina
Chalco’s Cantina is adding a playful twist to St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai, merging Irish spirit with bold Mexican flavors for a lively celebration. The venue will offer green pints and Margaritas alongside its signature Taco Tuesday experience. Moreover, featuring unlimited tacos crafted by Mexican chef Alonso, paired with bottomless Margaritas and beers. Chalco’s Cantina serves authentic Mexican cuisine and handcrafted cocktails, creating a festive environment for guests to enjoy lively Latino beats, festive drinks, and a fun-filled day.
- Date & Time: March 17, 2026, from 11 am – 2 am
- Price: green pints and green Margaritas for just AED 30 each | bottomless Margaritas and beers for AED 200 per person for two hours
- For Reservations: +971 52 112 8923
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2. McGettigan’s JLT / DWTC
McGettigan’s JLT and DWTC is one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai celebrations. It is offering authentic Irish vibes, a buzzing atmosphere, and proper Paddy’s Day craic. The five-hour premium brunch features Murphy’s Irish Stout, premium drinks, and bubbly to keep the celebrations going strong. After the brunch wraps up, the party doesn’t stop; a Drunch continues with unlimited drinks still on offer.
- Date & Time: Saturday, 14 March | Brunch 12 pm–5 pm; Drunch 5 pm–8 pm
- Price: Unlimited drinks from AED 229
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3. McGettigan’s Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Nestled in the iconic Souk Madinat Jumeirah, this McGettigan’s location brings a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration with authentic Irish hospitality, a lively atmosphere, and delicious food. The five-hour brunch includes Murphy’s Irish Stout, bubbly, and premium drinks, and guests can choose between indoor + garden seating for the Soft package or indoor + terrace for the Premium experience.
- Date & Time: Saturday, 14 March | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Price: AED 199 (Indoor + Garden / Soft) | AED 399 (Indoor + Terrace / Premium)
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4. McCafferty’s WAFI
McCafferty’s at WAFI goes all-in for a full week of Irish celebrations, offering something different every single day from a Chipper Brunch and Family Brunch to a St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai Brunch, Monday Club drinks deals, and a Wednesday quiz night. Live music, Irish dancers, and Sunday carvery are all part of the action, making this one of the most packed weekly programmes in Dubai.
- Date & Time: 13 Mar (Fri) Chipper Brunch 2–6 PM | 14–15 Mar Brunch | 16 Mar 50% off drinks from 8 PM | 17 Mar St Paddy’s Brunch 3–7 PM | 18 Mar Irish Quiz Night from 7:30 PM
- Price: From AED 199 (Chipper Brunch); From AED 249 (Family & St Paddy’s Brunch); AED 17 Guinness on 17 March
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5. Goose Island Tap House JVC & JBR
Goose Island Tap House at both its JVC and JBR locations is throwing a five-day “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” weekender. It is packed with live music, Six Nations Super Saturday coverage, a St. Paddy’s Sunday Roast with bottomless pours, an Irish-edition pub quiz, and Irish food and drink specials all week long. Entry is free, making it one of the most accessible and budget-friendly options in the city. The Guinness is flowing at AED 40 on St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai itself.
- Date & Time: 13–17 March | Various timings
- Price: Free entry | AED 349 (Sunday Roast) | AED 40 Guinness on 17 March
- For Reservations: +971 4 455 9989
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6. Fibber Magee’s, Sheikh Zayed Road
Fibber Magee’s on Sheikh Zayed Road is delivering a classic Irish pub atmosphere for the big day, with live music (TBC), complimentary canapés, and some of the cheapest Guinness in town at just AED 17. There’s even a special visit planned from the Paddy Man, subject to travel confirmation. It’s a traditional, no-fuss Paddy’s Day done right, ideal for anyone who wants the real pub experience without the brunch price tag.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 March | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Price: Guinness AED 17
- For Reservations: +971 4 33 22 400
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7. McGettigan’s Factory The Palm
Set inside the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, McGettigan’s Factory The Palm is hosting multiple Paddy’s celebrations across the week, including a five-hour Saturday brunch with live music, great food, and long pours, as well as the main St. Patrick’s Day evening celebration with special pint packages. There’s also an additional five-hour brunch on Saturday, 21 March, for those who want to keep the Irish spirit going into the following weekend.
- Date & Time: Sat 14 March | 5-Hr Brunch 12–5PM | Tue 17 March | St Patrick’s Day Celebration 6–11PM | Sat 21 March | 5-Hr Brunch 12–5PM
- Price: Not specified on slide (packages available — contact venue)
- For Reservations: +971 4 230 0062
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8. McGettigan’s IBG, Ibn Battuta Gate
McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate is offering a family-friendly five-hour St. Patrick’s Day brunch with lively Irish hospitality, a festive atmosphere, and a great food selection. The package includes Murphy’s Irish Stout, premium drinks, and bubbly, plus a soft drink option for those who prefer it. Kids are especially well catered for, with free entry for under-twos and reduced pricing for children aged 2 to 12.
- Date & Time: Saturday, 14 March | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Price: AED 349 (Premium) | AED 199 (Soft) | Kids under 2: Free | Ages 2–12: AED 85
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9. McGettigan’s DSP, Dubai Science Park
McGettigan’s Dubai Science Park is hosting a lively late-evening St. Paddy’s Mix Lab Drunch with a fun twist — think three hours of unlimited drinks paired with a three-course menu, plus a free-to-enter quiz, music bingo, games, and prizes. It’s a high-energy alternative to the afternoon brunch crowd, perfect for those who want to celebrate later in the evening with plenty of entertainment included.
- Date & Time: Saturday, 14 March | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Price: AED 279 (House) | AED 369 (Premium) | AED 499 (Super Premium)
- For Reservations: +971 52 429 4945
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10. McCafferty’s JVC
McCafferty’s at JVC is running six days of Irish celebrations spanning brunches, a Sunday carvery, a drunch, drinks deals, and a quiz night. On St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai itself, Guinness is just AED 17 alongside live music and Irish dancers. The Sunday Carvery at AED 119 and the Monday Club evening offer great mid-week value, and the week wraps up with an Irish Quiz Night on Wednesday 18 March.
- Date & Time: 13–18 March | Fri 13 Mar Brunch 3–6 PM | Sat 14 Mar Brunch 1–5 PM & Drunch 5–8 PM | Sun 15 Mar Carvery 12–6 PM | Mon 16 Mar Monday Club 8–11 PM | Tue 17 Mar St Patrick’s Day Guinness 12–3 PM | Wed 18 Mar Quiz Night from 8 PM
- Price: From AED 299 (Brunch) | AED 119 (Sunday Carvery) | AED 149 (Monday Club) | AED 17 Guinness on 17 March
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11. McCafferty’s Al Furjan
McCafferty’s Al Furjan brings a lively Irish weekend packed with family brunches, a Sunday carvery, live music, Irish dancers, and a quiz night. The highlights include a Paddy’s Family Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, a Sunday Carvery, and then the big Paddy’s Day celebration on Tuesday, with Guinness, Irish dancers, and live music from noon.
- Date & Time: Sat 14 Mar – Family Brunch 2–6 PM | Sun 15 Mar – Paddy’s Brunch 2–6 PM & Sunday Carvery 12–7 PM | Tue 17 Mar – St Patrick’s Day, AED 17 Guinness 12–3 PM | Wed 18 Mar – Irish Quiz Night from 7:30 PM
- Price: From AED 295 (Brunches) | AED 119 (Sunday Carvery) | AED 17 Guinness on 17 March
- For Reservations: +971 4 422 1491
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12. Five Iron Golf, Dubai Marina
Five Iron Golf at the Westin Beach Resort & Marina in Dubai Marina combines the fun of a Paddy’s Day brunch with the unique option of a golf simulator experience, making it a standout choice for groups of four or more. The brunch includes a delicious food menu, perfectly poured pints, and great group energy, with the optional simulator add-on available at a slightly higher price point per person.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 March | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Price: AED 250 pp (food + drinks) | AED 333 pp (food + drinks + simulator/mini golf for 4 people)
- For Reservations: +971 4 396 6867
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13. The Irish Vicker’s, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai
The Irish Vicker’s at Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Dubai is offering a brilliant value deal for St. Patrick’s Day — two hours of unlimited Irish favourite drinks paired with a food platter. It’s a great option for those in the Downtown area who want a proper, focused Paddy’s Day celebration in Dubai with flowing pints and good food without the full evening commitment.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 March | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Price: AED 299 (2 hours unlimited drinks + food platter)
- For Reservations: +971 50 706 0191
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14. The Irish Vickers, Jewel of the Creek (JOTC)
The Irish Vickers at Jewel of the Creek is delivering an authentic St. Patrick’s Day in Dubai celebration with three hours of unlimited Irish favourite drinks paired with a food platter and live music by Irish musician Ronnie Morgan. It’s the same great concept as the Downtown location but with the added bonus of a live Irish performance, making it especially appealing for those who want music alongside their pints.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 March | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Price: AED 299 (3 hours unlimited drinks + food platter)
- For Reservations: +971 56 502 4037
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15. Garden on 8, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Garden on 8 at Media One Hotel is going all out with a full seven-day St. Patrick’s Week celebration running from 16 to 22 March. The week is loaded with themed days, St. Paddy’s Bingo, pub quizzes with AED 2,000 in prizes, live shows, a Garden Party with pies and Guinness, Baby Guinness shots, a bottomless brunch, the Six Nations Final screening, and a Sunday Late Breakfast. Best of all, entry is completely free throughout.
- Date & Time: 16–22 March | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM daily
- Price: Free Entry (food & drinks from the menu)
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16. The Dubliner’s, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Garhoud
The Dubliner’s at Le Méridien in Garhoud is running a full St. Paddy’s Week in Dubai. Filled with Irish-inspired food specials, themed quiz nights, daily St. Patrick’s giveaways, live entertainment, and a grand finale St. Patrick’s Brunch in Dubai to close out the celebrations in style. It’s a week-long immersive Irish experience for those who want their Paddy’s celebrations to last well beyond the 17th.
- Date & Time: 17 March – 22 March 2026
- Price: Not specified on slide (contact venue for brunch and event pricing)
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