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Best Irish Pubs in Dubai: 5 Pubs Worth a Visit

Five pubs for live sport, live music and a proper pint across the city

5 local options · Updated October 2026

Dubai has a lively Irish pub scene, from the bars of Jumeirah Lakes Towers to the family-friendly brunches of Al Furjan. These five venues each offer something different, whether you want a match on the big screens, a live band or a hearty plate of pub food.

The pubs are listed in no particular order, and our research is based on each venue's official website rather than in-person visits. Use the goodFor notes to find the right pub for your plans, then check opening times and bookings before you go.

How we chose these

This is a researched editorial shortlist, not a ranked test, and the businesses are listed in no particular order. We checked locations, services and contact details against each business's official website in October 2026. We have not visited them in person. Confirm current opening hours, prices and availability directly with the business.

Images come from each business's own website, credited below.

McGettigan's JLT

A good fit for: Sport, music and weekly events

McGettigan's JLT offers an Irish pub setting with live sports and live music, alongside a food menu that the site describes as an international selection inspired by Ireland, America, Asia and beyond. Ingredients are said to be sourced both locally and from Ireland. The venue suits guests who want to watch sport, enjoy an evening of music or meet friends for a meal, and the site also mentions group bookings for larger parties.

Tables can be reserved through the Book Now option on the website. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2am, Saturday from 10am to 3am and Sunday from 10am to 2am. The pub is located in Cluster J, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, and guests can contact the team by phone or by email. Members can also access discounts through the McGettigan's app.

What they offer

Live sports: Live sport is shown at the pub, and the venue promotes sporting moments across its social media posts.
Live music: Live music is listed as one of the venue's core offers, alongside sport and food.
Irish-inspired food menu: Food menus draw on international dishes inspired by Ireland, America, Asia and beyond. Ingredients are sourced locally and from Ireland to keep flavours authentic.
Weekly events: The pub runs a Quiz Night every Tuesday from 8pm, Taco Tuesdays all day on Tuesdays and a Friday Steak Out from 12-4 pm.

Good to know

Open seven days a week
Quiz Night every Tuesday from 8pm
Friday Steak Out every Friday, 12-4 pm

Google rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 5800 reviews (checked October 2026).

Tables can be booked online, and the weekly calendar of quiz nights, taco Tuesdays and Friday steak sessions is worth checking before you visit.

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Fibber Magee's Irish Pub

A good fit for: Homely pub grub and live bands

Fibber Magee's offers homely, honest pub grub, live bands and traditional sessions, and what the site describes as Irish hospitality, a warm welcome and good craic. Guests can reserve a table through the website or by calling the pub on +971 4 33 22 400. Food can also be ordered online for delivery or pickup, with branch options for Downtown and Barsha Heights.

The pub suits people looking for an Irish pub with food and live music. The Sheikh Zayed Road venue is behind Saeed Tower 1, and the site gives directions from the Trade Centre roundabout, past the Fairmont Hotel and then right after the KFC, with parking about 100 metres down the service road. Other venues are at the Social Hotel in Barsha Heights and The Sevens Stadium on Al Ain Road.

What they offer

Pub grub: Homely, honest food served at the pub, as described on the website.
Live music: Live bands and traditional (trad) sessions are part of the pub's offering.
Table reservations: Tables can be booked through the website's Book a Table page or by calling the pub.
Online ordering: Food can be ordered online for delivery or pickup, with a choice of branch, including Downtown and Barsha Heights.

Good to know

Live bands and trad sessions
Parking spaces available about 100 metres down the service road
Venues on Sheikh Zayed Road, in Barsha Heights and at The Sevens Stadium

Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 2300 reviews (checked October 2026).

Tables can be reserved through the website, and the pub sits behind Saeed Tower 1, reachable from the Trade Centre roundabout.

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Outdoor garden bar at McCafferty's JVC, Jumeirah Village Circle — Image: McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant JVC.

McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant JVC

A good fit for: Live Irish music and big screens

McCafferty's JVC offers a traditional Irish pub experience, with live traditional Irish music seven nights a week and giant LED screens and HD TVs showing GAA, rugby and football. The menu mixes classic Irish favourites with solid pub classics, and the business says it sources as much as it can from Ireland. The drinks list includes Guinness, proper Irish whiskey, draughts, cocktails and classics. The site also lists brunch, late nights and special events, such as a Halloween brunch and a World Teachers' Day chipper brunch.

The venue suits groups and pub goers who want live sport, live music and a lively atmosphere, and the site describes it as popular with both locals and tourists. Walk-ins are welcome, but the business advises booking in advance, and bookings can be made through the website or by messaging the team. McCafferty's is located at Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, and is open daily from 10am to 2am.

What they offer

Live Irish music: Live traditional Irish music seven nights a week, performed by house musicians and bands from the Irish music scene. Irish dancers and traditional sessions are also part of the programme.
Live sport: Live broadcasts of rugby, soccer and Gaelic games on big screens. The site says every big game is shown each week.
Food menu: Classic Irish favourites and pub classics, with as much produce as possible sourced from Ireland. The menu includes woodfired sambos served with chips, dip and coleslaw.
Drinks: Pints of Guinness, proper Irish whiskey, a full range of draughts, cocktails and classic drinks.
Events and brunches: Special events and themed days, including a Halloween brunch and a World Teachers' Day chipper brunch with live music and free-flowing drinks.

Good to know

Open daily 10am to 2am
Live traditional Irish music seven nights a week
Walk-ins welcome, booking in advance advised

Google rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 2300 reviews (checked October 2026).

Open daily from 10am to 2am, so it suits both a daytime visit and a later drink.

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Magners cider bucket on a table inside McCafferty's Al Furjan — Image: McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant Al Furjan.

McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant Al Furjan

A good fit for: Sunday carvery and family brunch

McCafferty's Al Furjan is built around community, live music, food and Irish pub hospitality. Live acts take place every weekend, with a mix of modern bands and traditional Irish music. The venue also hosts traditional sessions, storytelling nights and dance nights where guests can learn Irish jigs and reels. Live broadcasts of rugby, soccer and Gaelic games are shown on big screens.

The menu covers traditional Irish dishes, hearty favourites and grilled classics. Sunday carvery is AED 119 from 12 to 7pm, and a laid-back Saturday brunch runs from 2 to 6PM with pool access, where kids under 10 eat free. A Monday to Friday business lunch is AED 109 and is available until 3PM. The pub is at the Pavillion in Al Furjan, Dubai, and is open seven days a week from 10AM, with bookings available through the website's Book Now button.

What they offer

Live music: Live acts are held every weekend, mixing modern bands with traditional Irish music. The team works with the traditional Irish music scene to select local musicians.
Traditional Irish events: Events include live traditional Irish music sessions, storytelling nights and dance nights where guests can learn Irish jigs and reels.
Live sports: Rugby, soccer and Gaelic games are broadcast live on big screens, with classic Irish bites and drinks available while guests watch.
Sunday carvery and family brunch: A Sunday carvery is served for AED 119 from 12 to 7pm. A Saturday family brunch runs from 2 to 6PM with pool access and kids under 10 eating free.
Business breakfast and lunch: Breakfast is served from 10AM Monday to Friday, and a 2-course Business Lunch for AED 109 is available until 3PM.

Good to know

Open 7 days from 10AM
Live music every weekend
Kids under 10 eat free at Saturday brunch
Business Lunch for AED 109, Monday to Friday

Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 1100 reviews (checked October 2026).

The Sunday carvery and family brunches suit groups well, and the pub also serves business breakfast and lunch.

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McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant Wafi

A good fit for: Pool bar and weekend brunches

McCafferty's Wafi presents a traditional Irish pub with live Irish music, Irish food and an authentic pub atmosphere, housed in a pyramid at Wafi City. The menu includes Irish and pub classics, and the bar serves creamy pints, Irish whiskey and a full range of draughts and cocktails. Live acts perform every weekend, and the venue runs traditional pub events such as trad sessions, storytelling nights and dance nights, alongside live sports on big screens.

The pub suits families, groups, sports fans and anyone wanting a casual meal or an evening of live music. Weekend brunches are designed with the whole family in mind, and pets are welcome. A pool bar extends the Irish hospitality to the water, and the site lists daily and weekly offers. Tables can be reserved through the Book Now option on the website. The venue is at Wafi mall, Wafi City, Dubai, and is open seven days a week, from 11 AM to 1 AM on weekdays and until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

What they offer

Live music: Live acts perform every weekend, mixing modern bands with traditional Irish music. The venue works closely with the traditional Irish scene to book its musicians.
Live sports: Rugby, soccer and Gaelic games are broadcast live on big screens. Guests can enjoy drinks and classic Irish bites while following their team.
Weekend and festive brunches: Family-friendly brunches include Irish chip shop favourites, free-flowing drinks and live music. Themed brunches run for Halloween, Christmas and New Year.
Traditional pub events: Events include live traditional Irish music sessions, storytelling nights and dance nights where guests can learn Irish jigs and reels.
Pool bar: The venue's pool bar offers pool access with drinks and a small plate, with an upgrade to unlimited drinks and bites on offer. Pool sessions run on Fridays from 11 AM.

Good to know

Open 7 days
Live music every weekend
Pool bar
Pets welcome

Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 895 reviews (checked October 2026).

Set in the Pyramids at Wafi, it is a good choice for sports fans and groups who want a pool table alongside their drinks.

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Which Irish pubs in Dubai show live sport?

Four of the five pubs in this guide list live sport, including McGettigan's JLT, McCafferty's JVC, McCafferty's Al Furjan and McCafferty's Wafi. Fibber Magee's focuses on live bands and traditional sessions instead.

Can I book a table at an Irish pub in Dubai?

McGettigan's JLT lets you book tables online, and Fibber Magee's takes reservations through its website. For the McCafferty's branches, check the venue's official website or contact the pub directly before you visit.

Which Irish pub in Dubai serves a Sunday carvery?

McCafferty's Irish Bar & Restaurant Al Furjan offers a Sunday carvery and family brunch. The McCafferty's Wafi venue hosts weekend brunches, so check its listings for current times.

Do Irish pubs in Dubai have live music?

All five pubs in this guide offer live music, though the style varies from live bands to traditional Irish sessions. Check each pub's event schedule for dates before you go.

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