St Patrick's Day Dubai: Where to celebrate in 2024

Who doesn’t love St Patrick’s Day?

Wherever you are in the world, on Sunday March 17, a massive party is inevitably expected as people come together to celebrate all things Irish.

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And, with a huge Irish contingent right here in Dubai, this city is one of the best places in the world to get into the Paddy’s Day swing.

And now, without further ado, here are some of the best places to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Dubai in 2024.

Atlantis, The Palm

There are various deals on offer during the St Patrick’s Day festivities at three venues at Atlantis, The Palm. The Wavehouse is serving up special Irish-themed dishes from as low Dhs45 until Sunday March 24. The Bread Street Kitchen and Bar is offering a St Patrick’s Day roast on Sunday March 17 with all the trimmings as well as live music and special St Patrick’s Day-themed mixed drinks. The Seafire Steakhouse is serving up short rib braised with the black stuff for Dhs315 on St Patrick’s Day itself.

Various offers. Until Sun Mar 24. Atlantis, The Palm. atlantis.com

Black Tap

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You can grab a St Patrick’s Day CrazyShake complete with green icing, gold cholate coins, Lucky Charms cereal and rice crispy treats and mini marshmallows all weekend at Black Tap locations across Dubai.

Dhs69. Fri Mar 15 – Sun Mar 17. Black Tap, Mall of the Emirates, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, Dubai Mall. blacktapme.com

Boom Battle Bar

The fun-filled bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai by Jumeirah Beach is celebrating St Patrick’s Day a day early on Saturday March 16. Boom Battle Bar will be decked out in green, gold and orange and will have specially curated Irish mixed drinks and themed games as part of their celebrations. There will be three brunch options at the socially competitive bar featuring augmented reality darts, golf and karaoke. Brunch packages start from Dhs195 for soft drinks. The first 100 guests visiting after 4pm will get a free St Patrick’s day mixed drink.

Dhs195 (soft drinks), Dhs75 (house drinks), Dhs350 (house drinks and bubbly). Sat Mar 16, 1pm-4pm. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach. (04 585 7357), dubai@boombattlebar.com

Dhow and Anchor

Celebrate the festivities at Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s laid-back gastropub, Dhow & Anchor, where the talented culinary team have crafted an exclusive menu of limited-edition St Patrick’s Day dishes. Corned beef sliders, pork ribs glazed with the black stuff and chocolate whoopie pie are some of the limited-edition dishes on the menu during St Patrick’s Day week.

Limited edition dishes from Dhs55. Mon Mar 11 – Sun Mar 17. Dhow & Anchor Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Book here

Fibber Magee’s

Fibber Magee’s is a must-visit and an absolute staple on the Dubai pub scene. The popular Irish pub will be operating as usual during Ramadan from 8am until 3am every day. Live music will continue but in a restricted capacity as per their permits.
Open Sun-Sat 8am-3am. Saeed Tower 1, Trade Centre, www.fibbersdubai.com (04 332 2400).

Goose Island Tap House

The winner of the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards’ best pub in 2023, Goose Island Tap House at FIVE Jumeirah Village is celebrating St Patrick’s Day on Sunday March 17. The pub is encouraging patrons to wear green clothes in honour of the occasion. They will be laying on a menu of classic Irish food and drink to celebrate.
Dhs145 per person. Sun Mar 17, From midday. FIVE Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Village Circle (04 455 9989).

McGettigan’s Dubai Science Park

A proper Irish welcome in Dubai on every visit, McGettigan’s is enjoyed by residents and tourists alike. Wherever you are in the city, you’re never far from one of the best pubs in town. This year, the Irish chain is hosting a month of offers and festivities at Dubai Science Park. Between Saturday February 17 and Suday March 17, the bar is giving people the chance to win a trip to Dublin. For every Dhs250 spent, patrons receive an entry ticket to win return flights and a five-night stay in Dublin. and Live entertainment will be provided at the Science Park by tribute bands to Irish legends Boyzone and Westlife on Thursday March 7 and Friday March 8. The venue will also host a special pre-St. Paddy’s Saturday brunch on March 9. And on the day itself, it will be hosting plenty of St. Patrick’s Day-themed festivities.
Sat Feb 17 – Sun Mar 17. McGettigan’s, Holiday Inn and Suites at Dubai Science Park. mcgettigan.hidsp@ihg.com. (04 567 1400).

McGettigan’s Factory

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The venue is hosting five hours of free-flowing beverages on Saturday March 9, Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17. House packages start from Dhs385 per person. A premium package begins at Dhs485 but for an additional Dhs10 you can add the black stuff into the mix. On the Sunday it will be Dhs17 on selected pints and other drinks from 5pm until 6pm.

Dhs235 per person (soft drinks), Dhs385 per person (house beverages), Dhs485 per person (premium package). McGettigan’s Factory The Palm. (04 230 0062).

McGettigan’s JLT

The Jumeirah Lake Towers branch of the popular Irish chain will be home to a St. Patrick’s Weekend Brunch on Saturday March 16 hosted by Brian McFadden from Westlife and Keith Duffy from Boyzone. The two Irish popstars have toured the globe with their respective bands and together as supergroup Boyzlife. The charming boy band members will share a bit of craic and snap selfies with fans over brunch. Packages start from Dhs199.

Dhs199 (house package), Dhs299 (premium package), Dhs349 (super premium package). Sat Mar 16, 1pm-4pm. McGettigan’s JLT. Tickets.

Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen

If a St Patrick’s Day roast is more your bag, Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen is a solid option. Pints of the black stuff will be available for Dhs32 from 10am until late on Sunday March 17 but you can if you order a Sunday roast then you’ll be able to get one for only Dhs1. Happy hour specials are also on the go from noon until 7pm.
Sun Mar 17, 10am-late. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (058 599 4659).

Seafire Steakhouse & Bar

In honour of the Emerald Isle, Seafire has added some Irish specials to their usual à la carte menu. Short ribs braised with the black stuff catch the eye and will be paired with a classic Irish mixed drink.
Fri Mar 17, 6pm-11.30pm. Atlantis, The Palm, atlantis.com/dubai/restaurants/wavehouse.

The Black Sheep

You can grab a pint of the black stuff for Dhs29 all day at gastropub The Black Sheep. The JLT venue will also be putting on live music and other drink specials throughout St. Patrick’s Day. It is home to the longest happy hour in JLT as it lasts from noon until 8pm.

Sun Mar 17, noon-2am. Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster T. theblacksheepdubai.com (058 599 5664)

The Bolt Hole

Special Irish dishes will be added to the menu all St Patrick’s Day weekend at the Villanova pub. Smoked salmon with Irish soda bread, an Irish lamb stew and special desserts featuring Irish drinks are the stand-outs for the limited-time offering. Pints of the black stuff start from Dhs35 while mixed drinks inspired by the Emerald Isle are also on the menu.

Various prices. Fri Mar 15 – Sun Mar 17. The Bolt Hole, Villanova. Book here

The Croft

Grab a special St Patrick’s Day Sunday roast at The Croft inside the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites. There will be a selection between chicken, beef, salmon, lamb and a nut roast. You can sldo add up to two hours worth of selected house beverages for Dhs125 per person and an additional Dhs30 per person to include a starter and dessert.

From Dhs150. Sun Mar 17. Dubai Marriott Harbour, Dubai Marina. eatatharbour@marriott.com, 04 319 4000

The Dubliner’s

If you want a good ol’ shindig to celebrate The Dubliner’s Irish pub is throwing the ultimate All Things Irish Nighttime Brunch on Sunday March 17. From 7pm to 11pm soak up traditional live Irish music, watch a troop of Irish dancers perform and tuck into a carvery dinner with unlimited selected beverages at Dhs399 for three hours, or unlimited food and four pints for Dhs299. To top it all off, if you’re up for digging out the green garments it will get you 25 percent off your total bill.
Dhs299 (food and four pints), Dhs399 (food and free-flow beverages). Sun Mar 17- 7pm-11pm. Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. thedubliners-dubai.com (04 702 2508).

The Duck Hook

Looking at the greenery of the Dubai Hills Golf Course, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in the Emerald Isle itself. With live music and a special Irish menu including soda bread and an Irish beef stew. Irish mixed drinks starting from Dhs30 are on the menu from Friday to Sunday, it’s a spot to consider for your St Patrick’s Day plans. Live music on the grass will be on every night of the weekend.
Open 11.30am-midnight. Dubai Hills Golf Club (0800 323232).

The Stables

The British gastropub is celebrating all things Irish all day on both Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17. The Stables will be screening live coverage of the Six Nations rugby championships including Ireland vs Scotland. There will be special Irish food including scones, stew and soda bread as well as drinks from the Emerald Isle starting at Dhs25.

Various prices. Sat Mar 16 and Sun Mar 17, all day. The Stables, Trade Centre 1. 054 417 7028.