Dubai, UAE – November 10, 2025. – The most wonderful time of the year is arriving early at McGettigan’s Ibn Battuta Gate (IBG) — because waiting until December is simply too Grinchy for us!

Whether you're heading home early for the holidays, planning an office party before school breaks begin, or just can’t resist getting into the festive spirit, McGettigan’s IBG is bringing Christmas to you nice and early starting 10th November.
 

From group party packages and live entertainment to tree lightings, festive brunches, family roasts and even a Christmas Bandeoke night with Tony Mortimer of East 17 — McGettigan’s IBG is the go-to destination this season for early celebrations, seasonal flavours, and festive fun that starts right now.

Festive Group Packages
 

Planning a private party or early get-together? McGettigan’s IBG has a full range of packages available from 10th November, perfect for office parties, team outings, or your annual festive catch-up with friends and family:

Starting from just AED140 pp, speak to our team and mix and match your perfect Festive outing with drinks packages, Festive Sharing platters, Christmas Dinner Buffets, or 3-course Turkey & Ham menus. Private event spaces available on request

Christmas Bandeoke with Tony Mortimer of East 17

Belt out your favourite tunes on stage with our house band Brass Tacks, win AED 1,000 in bar credit for the best dressed Christmas outfits, and sing along to “Stay Another Day” with Tony Mortimer himself!

Friday, 28th Nov | From 5PM

AED 99 – Includes 3 drinks + full night of festive entertainment

Book your spot at mcgettigans.com/shop

Christmas Tree Lighting
Mark the start of the season with our magical festive tree lighting, evening of live music, seasonal sips, and holiday vibes with our colourful tree lights as a backdrop. Entry is just AED 50 pp fully redeemable on F&B with a mulled wine and mince pie on arrival.

Monday, 17th November | From 5PM

Christmas Madness Brunch
A festive twist on our Saturday brunch will see Christmas Madness take over weekly at IBG — premium unlimited drinks, live entertainment, and seasonal festive menus. Indulge in festive splendour with friends and family each week starting from 15th Nov.
Nov 15, 22, 29 & Dec 6, 13, 20 | 12–4PM
AED 379 (Premium Package)

Festive Funday Roast
Our weekly Family Funday Quizzes will be getting a bit of Festive Flair this December for the whole family to get into the Festive spirit. Families can enjoy our Sunday roast Turkey Special with all the trimmings, family quizzes, kids activities (including Gingerbread House Making!), followed by live music and sports.

Every Sunday from 16th Nov | 2–5PM
AED 139 (Adults) | AED 79 (Kids) | AED 499 (Roast for 4)

PS – Our Famous Turkey Takeaway will be taking a hiatus this year.

The rumours are true. This year, McGettigan’s won’t be offering our traditional turkey takeaway - but don't fear, as we've opened a number of new venues this year it means you can now enjoy our famous festive offerings at a location convenient to you.

Join us for our daily turkey roast special throughout this festive season for a hearty Christmas Turkey Special with all the trimmings at just AED 139.