Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi: 9 of the best deals in the city

Oktoberfest season has arrived and Abu Dhabi is serving up everything from overflowing steins and Bavarian bites to live music and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re after a traditional tent experience, a buzzing beer garden, or a casual spot with pretzels and games, here’s where to join the celebrations. If your headed out of the city, check out the Oktoberfest deals in Dubai here. Bavarian favourites and house-brewed pours is definitely something you can look forward to for the full month of October at Craft by Side Hustle at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi. Tuck into warm pretzels, bratwurst, knackwurst and golden Wiener schnitzel, then pair your plate with a rotating selection of small-batch beers brewed on site. For the full Oktoberfest experience, order a one-litre stein and raise a glass with your table mates. When: October 1 to 31 Where: CRAFT by Side Hustle, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island Price: From Dhs38 Contact: @craft_by_sidehustle A post shared by Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Resort (@lemeridienabudhabiresort) Abu Dhabi’s long-standing English pub swaps its ales for steins as Oktoberfest takes over for two weekends. A Bavarian menu of pretzels, sausages and sharing plates runs alongside a live band, a stein-holding contest, a themed quiz and a costume competition. When: Thursday to Sunday, October 22 to November 1, from 6pm Where: Captain’s Arms, The Village, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi Resort, Al Zahiyah Contact: 056 688 5361 A post shared by Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel (@sheratonabudhabi)