From high-energy weekend brunches and headline music festivals to major sporting event screenings, birthday celebrations and prime viewing for the Dubai Shopping Festival Drone Show, McGettigan’s and Bla Bla by McGettigan’s have a packed lineup of events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi this season. Here’s what to add to the calendar, from international DJ residencies and live concert takeovers to dedicated dining packages and sports action.
NOVEMBER
Switch Disco Monthly Poolside Residency | Saturday, 14 November
Ibiza favourites and mash-up masters Switch Disco return to the Dubai beachfront for the second date of their monthly residency at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s this Saturday, 14 November.
The poolside series sees the platinum-selling DJ duo take over Bla Bla as the sun goes down, bringing together big tracks, sunset views and a day-to-night atmosphere by the beach.
The day begins from midday with Bla Bla’s Pool Brunch from 12pm to 4pm, followed by Switch Disco taking over from 5pm to 8pm for a sunset session overlooking the beach.
Where: Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
When: Saturday, 14 November | Pool Brunch: 12pm–4pm | Switch Disco: 5pm–8pm
Price: Pool Brunch – AED 499 | Switch Disco Sunset Session – AED 299
Offer: 25% off packages for teachers and cabin crew with valid ID
Bookings: www.blabladubai.ae
Make McGettigan’s Your 19th Hole (DP World Tour Championship Offer) | 12–15 November
The best part of the round? A free drink on us! Show your DP World Tour event pass at participating McGettigan’s venues throughout the tournament weekend and receive a complimentary drink.
Where: McGettigan’s Bla Bla – JBR, JLT, Souk Madinat, Ibn Battuta Gate, DWTC, and Deira
When: Thursday, 12 November – Sunday, 15 November
Offer: Complimentary drink per person per day upon presenting a valid DP World Tour event pass (Valid on selected drinks)
McGettigan’s JLT Sweet 16 | Saturday, 14 November
Come brunch like it’s Prom.
McGettigan’s JLT is turning 16 with a Sweet 16 Brunch inspired by the ultimate Prom Night. Expect throwback anthems, flowing drinks, great food and plenty of early-2010s nostalgia, alongside birthday cake, celebratory shots and the crowning of the McGettigan’s Prom King & Queen.
Where: McGettigan’s JLT
When: Saturday, 14 November | 12pm–5pm
Theme: Sweet 16 Meets Prom Night
Booking: Book the Sweet 16 Brunch
Belfast Brunch Co Takes Over Abu Dhabi & Dubai | 20–21 November
Two cities. Two brunches. One seriously big weekend.
Belfast Brunch Co is bringing its signature party brunch to the UAE for a two-day takeover across Abu Dhabi and Dubai this November.
The weekend kicks off at McGettigan’s Reem Mall on Friday, 20 November, marking Belfast Brunch Co’s Abu Dhabi debut with a three-hour night brunch featuring food, premium drinks, big tunes and high-energy entertainment.
The party then moves to McGettigan’s JLT on Saturday, 21 November, where Belfast Brunch Co returns following last year’s event. Guests can expect four hours of brunch, free-flowing premium drinks, singalong anthems and live entertainment.
ABU DHABI
McGettigan’s Reem Mall | Friday, 20 November | 7pm–10pm
Night Brunch | Premium Package: AED 299
Book Belfast Brunch in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI
McGettigan’s JLT | Saturday, 21 November | 12pm–4pm
Saturday Brunch | Premium Package
Book Belfast Brunch in JLT
SYNTHONY + FAITHLESS at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s | Saturday, 21 November
Two dance music icons. One huge night under the stars.
Internationally acclaimed orchestral dance spectacular SYNTHONY is making its Dubai and Middle East debut, joined by iconic electronic dance group FAITHLESS SOUND SYSTEM, featuring legendary DJ and Faithless co-founder Sister Bliss.
The internationally acclaimed production will bring together a live orchestra, DJs, vocalists and immersive visuals, reimagining some of dance music’s biggest anthems. Faithless Sound System will deliver three decades of electronic music favourites, while SYNTHONY brings its signature orchestral interpretations of dance classics to the beachfront stage.
Where: Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
When: Saturday, 21 November | Doors open 6pm
Tickets: Super Early Bird General Admission AED 299 | Regular AED 399
Featuring: SYNTHONY and FAITHLESS SOUND SYSTEM with Sister Bliss
Tickets: Available via Platinumlist and McGettigan’s
McGettigan’s Big Day Out Headlined by Toploader | Sunday, 22 November
Toploader to headline McGettigan’s Big Day Out at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s this November.
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s is bringing a full day of live music and entertainment to JBR with McGettigan’s Big Day Out, headlined by British band Toploader on Sunday, 22 November. Taking to the iconic Pyramid Stage, the band will be joined by supporting act Faux-Asis and local performers, alongside a live BBQ station, roaming entertainment and beachfront fun.
Where: Pyramid Stage, Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, JBR
When: Sunday, 22 November 2026 | 12pm–11pm
Headline Act: Toploader
Supporting Act: Faux-Asis (Oasis tribute act)
Additional Entertainment: Local performers, live BBQ and roaming entertainment
Price: Early Bird General Admission – AED 99 | General Admission – AED 199 | Brunch & Festival Package – AED 499
Tickets: Available via Platinumlist.net | www.blabladubai.ae
McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate 2nd Birthday Brunch | Saturday, 28 November
Two years of great craic, perfect pours and good times!
Join McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate as they celebrate their 2nd Birthday Brunch with a proper birthday feast, unlimited drinks and live music all day. Plus, enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 on the Soft Package! Bring the family—kids under 6 eat free.
Where: McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate
When: Saturday, 28 November | 1pm–4pm
Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 on Soft Package | Kids under 6 eat free
Scrummy 7s Rugby Seven Breakfast & Bus Package | Saturday, 29 & Sunday, 30 November
Fuel up for the Rugby Sevens with a breakfast pint and round-trip transport!
Enjoy a breakfast pint and bus transfer to the Sevens Stadium for the Rugby Sevens weekend.
Where: McGettigan’s JLT, Dubai
When: Saturday, 29 & Sunday, 30 November
Booking: Scrummy 7s Breakfast Package
DECEMBER
DSF Drone Show Dining Experience | 2 December 2026 – 17 January 2027
Make the most of the Dubai Shopping Festival Drone Show with a dedicated dining venue experience at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, offering guests great food and prime views of the spectacular beachfront drone show over JBR.
Enjoy a special three-course set menu available daily, making Bla Bla the ideal venue to catch the drone show while dining by the beach. Pre-booking is recommended.
Where: Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, JBR
When: 2 December 2026 – 17 January 2027 | Daily 6pm–10pm (Drone shows anticipated at 8pm & 10pm)
Price: AED 250 per person (Three-course set menu; food only, beverages charged separately)
Booking: Pre-booking recommended via SevenRooms / www.blabladubai.ae
The Traitors Brunch | Saturday, 5 December
McGettigan’s JLT kicks off the festive brunch season with a little betrayal, as The Traitors Brunch takes over for four hours of delicious food, unlimited drinks, live entertainment and a few surprises along the way. Inspired by the hit TV series, guests will need to keep their secrets close to be rewarded. And for anyone who thinks they could pass for Claudia Winkleman, there’s a Claudia Lookalike Competition, so bring out the dramatic fringe and bold eyeliner for a chance to win prizes.
Where: McGettigan’s JLT, Dubai
When: Saturday, 5 December | 12pm–4pm
Booking: The Traitors 4-hr Brunch
Björn Again – The Original Australian ABBA Homage | Friday, 11 December
Björn Again, the world-famous Australian ABBA homage, takes over Bla Bla by McGettigan’s for a night of ABBA’s greatest hits. Created in 1988 by Rod Stephen and based in London since 1992, the show has clocked up more than 5,900 performances in 79 countries over 39 years. Far more than a tribute band, it’s a pioneering show in its own right, mixing iconic costumes and brilliant choreography with cheeky humour and rocked-up arrangements.
Over the years, the band has played Buckingham Palace, opened for Nirvana at Reading Festival, and won fans from Gordon Ramsay to Kylie Minogue.
Expect singalongs to Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, with 70s disco DJs and dancers warming up the crowd, followed by a disco and disco-house after-party until 3am.
Can you keep your identity a secret? Play your cards right, keep your secrets close and you might just be rewarded. But be warned, not everyone is who they seem!
Think you could pass for Claudia Winkleman? We’re also hosting a Claudia Lookalike Competition, so bring out the dramatic fringe, bold eyeliner and statement outfits for your chance to win a prize!
Where: Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, JBR
When: Friday, 11 December | Doors 7:30pm, concert 9:30pm
Tickets: Early Bird AED 199 | Regular AED 299
Booking: Björn Again at Bla Bla
