Sunday Roast
The Sunday Roast is praised for tender beef, roast potatoes and a relaxed family format with games and activities for children.
McGettigan's Ibn Battuta Gate
Dubai Industrial City
McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate is an Irish pub in Dubai Industrial City built around lively evenings, live music and relaxed social dining. Reviews especially highlight its Sunday Roast, family activities and easy parking, making it suitable for both casual drinks with friends and a family lunch.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
278 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Family Friendly
Sunday visits can include a family quiz, singing, face painting and a kids’ area, giving children plenty to do while adults eat.
Live Music
Live bands and performers regularly shape the atmosphere, with reviewers also mentioning quiz nights, games and brunch entertainment.
Welcoming Service
Many reviews describe the team as friendly, attentive and accommodating, including during family meals and celebrations.
Easy Parking
Parking is repeatedly described as convenient, with both easy parking and valet service mentioned by customers.
Sports Viewing
Football fans can watch different games at once, while staff have helped guests find a quieter position for Formula 1 commentary.
Drinks Deals
Reviews mention good beverage quality, market-rate alcohol pricing and recurring offers such as happy hour, brunch deals and ladies’ nights.
Celebrations
The pub has hosted memorable birthday and colleague celebrations, with live performers joining the occasion and staff helping create a festive meal.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Sunday. Choose Sunday for the roast, especially with children: reviews mention a family quiz, singing, face painting and kids’ games.
Check Music. If you want to talk or watch sport, check the entertainment schedule first; one live band was loud enough to overpower conversation.
Use Valet. If you are driving, look for valet parking; customers also describe the parking as easy and convenient.
Try Outdoors. Outdoor seating is described as especially comfortable during cooler months, though one outdoor lunch included flies.
Check Offers. Check current deals before visiting: reviews mention brunch offers, ladies’ night, Disco Bingo and happy hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Oaks, Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai - 25 Sheikh Zayed Rd - adjacent to Ibn Battuta Mall
Jabal Ali First, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Sticky pudding
Sticky pudding is singled out as a dessert worth trying after the roast.
Ladies’ Night and Disco Bingo
Thursday’s Ladies’ Night and Disco Bingo combine music, laughs and prizes for a more event-led evening.
Common Concerns
Service Visibility
The large, pillar-filled layout can make it hard to catch waiters, leaving some guests waving or shouting for attention.
Food Value
One reviewer found the food basic and overpriced, while another reported minuscule portions with a beer special.
Loud Band
A live band was loud enough for one guest to say they could not hear themselves, which may matter if conversation is your priority.
Limited Menu
A reviewer enjoyed the food but noted that the menu was limited.
Outdoor Flies
One festive lunch review mentioned flies outdoors and suggested management look at ways to reduce them.
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The Bottom Line
McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate is a lively Irish pub in Dubai Industrial City for casual dinners, drinks, sport and live entertainment. The strongest recurring draw is the Sunday Roast: reviewers mention tender beef, roast potatoes and a family-friendly afternoon with quizzes, singing, face painting and games for children. It is also used for birthday and colleague celebrations.
The atmosphere shifts with the schedule. Live bands, performers, quiz nights, games and multiple sports broadcasts make it social, although one guest found the band too loud for conversation. Thursday’s Ladies’ Night and Disco Bingo, brunch deals and happy hour are useful things to check before you go.
Drinks receive plenty of praise, while the menu is described by one reviewer as limited. Families are well catered for on Sunday, and several customers describe the team as warm and attentive. Parking is another practical plus, with easy parking and valet service mentioned.
The main caution is service in the large, pillar-filled room: one review says waiters can struggle to see tables, so you may need to flag someone down. Outdoor seating is popular in cooler months, but a festive lunch review mentioned flies outside. Overall, it suits an upbeat social evening or relaxed family roast more than a quiet, food-first meal.