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First look: Irish bar McCafferty’s in Wafi City
October 11, 2022

A third McCafferty’s is in town and can be found in Wafi City

After landing in Dubai in September 2021 with the first McCafferty’s location at JVC, closely followed by a second in Al Furjan in Dubai, there is now a third. McCafferty’s in Wafi City has joined the brood and we have been down before anyone else to see inside and we can confirm it has all the charm of its other locations.

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Irish bar McCafferty’s announces two brand-new UAE locations
March 31, 2022

Award-winning Irish bar McCafferty’s is soon to open another Dubai venue and it is going to be the biggest and best yet.

After touching down in Dubai in September 2021 with the first McCafferty’s location at JVC, closely followed by a second in Al Furjan in Dubai, the duo is set to double later this year and become a foursome. The much-loved Irish bars bring a true taste of the Emerald Isle to the Middle East, and remind the Irish ex-pats of the cosy pubs in their local towns.

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UAE Business Awards - Most Authentic Irish Pub Chain 2022
February 16, 2022

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Time Out Dubai - Nightlife Awards 2021: Best Irish Bar - MCCAFFERTY's JVC
November 24, 2021

A fair chance of getting a seat even on a busy night, a charming roof garden and a strong selection of beverages make this one of JVC’s best bets. From ladies’ nights and brunches to happy hours and weekly quizzes, there’s an ever-rotating roster of weekly events, while it serves roasts from Friday to Sunday which is basically unheard of in Dubai. Still not convinced? Pints of Irish pour cost just Dhs39 every Wednesday. Yeah, we thought so.

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Time Out Dubai - Nightlife Awards 2021: Highly Commended Best Bar for Beer & Pub of the Year - MCCAFFERTY's JVC
November 24, 2021

A fair chance of getting a seat even on a busy night, a charming roof garden and a strong selection of beverages make this one of JVC’s best bets. From ladies’ nights and brunches to happy hours and weekly quizzes, there’s an ever-rotating roster of weekly events, while it serves roasts from Friday to Sunday which is basically unheard of in Dubai. Still not convinced? Pints of Irish pour cost just Dhs39 every Wednesday. Yeah, we thought so.

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F&B operator Emerald Hospitality reveals new concepts for Al Furjan in Dubai
July 6, 2021

Emerald Hospitality Group, the region’s newest F&B operator, has unveiled that they are the new operators of the family-focused Al Furjan Club, Dubai. The group have big plans with the clubhouse and have confirmed they will be revealing a new bar and restaurant concept for the ever-growing Al Furjan community.

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Emerald Hospitality to take over Al Furjan Club from Nakheel
July 5, 2021

The group has big plans for the Dubai clubhouse

Emerald Hospitality Group, has announced its second venture in Dubai. It will now handle operations of the Al Furjan Club, a family-focused leisure club in the emirate.

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Emerald Hospitality launches in the UAE with Irish pub McCafferty's
April 25, 2021

The licensed venue will be on the rooftop of Circle Mall in Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle

A new hospitality company, Emerald Hospitality Group, has launched in the UAE to bring a popular Irish pub chain to the country.

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