Judging from our dabble into the specially constructed Oktoberfest M’City hop house beside the new five star hotel, however, they don’t stay filled for long.
From the chalet-style ‘tent’, the wooden Hofbraeuhaus tables and benches shipped in from Munich through to the comfort grub options, Oktoberfest fans have been finding all the boxes ticked during this 18-day festival fixture.
“Every element of the event has been carefully designed in line with the traditional Munich-style festival,” says Felix.
At the heart of the action is five-piece Oktoberfest band Gaudiblosn, also flown in for the festival from Munich to play every day.
For variety there has been an ongoing range of entertainment, including ‘Munich Muscles’ games for men on Mondays, where strong competitors test their beefy prowess.
Damen Wiesn, meanwhile, is a Tuesday ladies’ night where frauleins have the venue to themselves from 5pm until 8. There’s also a unique Oktoberfest souk and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the cooler evenings.
The Big Bavarian Brunch happens on Friday, featuring an array of Bavarian specialties in buffet style, and a Saturday Family Brunch, with a live band, competitions and fun activities, priced from AED 179, helps wind up the final day.
Keeping the energy levels up, this includes cold traditional Bavarian appetisers and sausages, Bavarian Bratwurst and roasted knuckle, freshly baked pretzels, German apple strudel and Mövenpick Ice cream.
While Dubai is never short of a lively Oktoberfest, not all of them continue into November.
But you do only have a few more days in which to embrace your inner German – and firm up your forearm with those frothing steins.
DETAILS:
THE Oktoberfest M’City happens daily 5pm-2am until November 9. Entry is free and happy hour runs from opening until 7pm.
YOU’LL find the hotel just off Sheikh Zayed Road, via EXIT 34, but approached from within Media City, opposite the Innovation Hub.
GO to www.movenpick.com/grand-plaza for more information on Oktoberfest and the hotel's other fine F&B outlets - some of which are on offer in the current Entertainer #entertainer