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The UAE’s biggest and best-loved Irish pub family McGettigan’s, has just opened the latest addition to its pint-pulling portfolio. And it’s an absolute whopper. Roughly the same size as the original McGettigan’s JLT, the only thing bigger than the square footage of this brand-new craic shack, is the collection of celebratory opening offers.

You’ll find McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate on the ground floor of Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel. And that signature, sparkling Donegal charm hits you right from the entrance, as you walk into a stunning atrium filled with the fractal light of stained glass.

Like other McGettigan’s branches, there are plenty of characterful and cosy nooks with authentic warmth and dog-eared books. The perfect spots for mate or date nights, making congratulatory toasts and enjoying traditional Irish roasts. Outside, the beer garden awaits – with shaded spaces and sunsoaked situs. It’s a homely hub for laidback fun-filled days or wild nights of exhilerating live music and, let’s face it, likely questionable dancing.

There’s a sunken garden too, and a massive outdoor LED screen to ensure you don’t miss a single kick, punt, goal, catch, wicket, podium, or bogey of the international sporting calendar.

The Coronas

Not a PCR test in sight. These particular Coronas, are the popular Irish stadium rock outfit behind such anthemic hits as ‘Give Me a Minute’, ‘What A Love’ and ‘Heroes or Ghosts’ and they’re in town just wet the new McGettigan’s head. Taking place this Friday, November 29 – tickets for the event cost Dhs15o, and include a welcome drink.

Book your spot now at mcgettigans.com.

The happiest hours

As part of the launch festivities, McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate is debuting with Unlocked Mondays. That’s 35 per cent off you’re whole F&B bill on Mondays from opening all the way to last orders.

But that’s not all – you’ll be able to enjoy an eight-hour, midday to 8pm happy hour from Sunday through to Friday. And, for the whole month of December, you can enjoy McGettigan’s famous Festive Brunches on Saturdays and the Family Funday Roasts on Sunday.

Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel, open now. @mcgettiganspubs

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