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4 Spots to Celebrate Australia Day in Dubai

January 21, 2018

Australia Day festivities kick off this weekend with awesome events in Dubai, not to mention great food and drinks deals. Here are 4 places to celebrate ‘Straya Day with our Aussie friends in the UAE…

1. Bidi Bondi

What’s on: On Friday, January 26, Aussie hideaway Bidi Bondi on the Palm will be marking Australia Day with live music, a BBQ and drinks deals. Guests can get four bottles of their favorite Aussie hops plus a meal (or just five bottles of hops) for AED 150 all day.

Location: Shoreline Apartments (between buildings 3-4), Palm Jumeirah

2. McGettigan’s

What’s on: Aussies are getting some luck o’ the Irish on Friday, January 26 as select McGettigan’s branches celebrate with a tasty foodie offer. Hungry patrons can get an 8 ounce Australian Wagyu beef burger, along with a pint of Australian hops, for AED 69.

LocationMcGettigan’s in Trade Centre, JLT and Souk Madinat

3. Yalumba

What’s on: It’s an ‘Aussie Walkabout Weekend’ at Yalumba Dubai as they serve up two crackin’ Brunchology affairs. Make a reservation for either the all-night Brunchology on January 25 or the Friday Brunchology on January 26, with cricket and live entertainment on showcase. Prices are AED 159 (soft drinks); AED 249 (house beverages); AED 499 (bubbly).

Location: Le Meridien Dubai, Airport Rd.

Via Facebook | @YalumbaDubai

4. Barasti Dubai

What’s onBarasti Dubai is hosting Australia Day celebrations on Friday, January 26 from 11am onwards. They’re throwing a massive party on the beach with sizzling Aussie barbies, meat pies, thong toss competitions and prize giveaways. Kids are welcome on the Middle Deck until 11pm.

Location: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai Marina

Credit: Barasti Dubai

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