Feeling a little competitive after a long day at work? Not in the mood for live music but totally up for a weeknight outing? That's what Trivia nights are for! These are our brain picks of Dubai's quiz and games nights from Monday to Friday.
Connect with your inner geek and let the nerd within come out to play! Test your knowledge and prove a friend wrong with your verified information in a fun, social night out with a chance of winning some appealing prizes.
Now, go on and claim your spot at these Dubai quiz pubs.
McCafferty's Irish Pub
Team registrations for the quiz night start at 7 PM every Monday at McCafferty's - one of Dubai's favorite Irish bars. Hosted by Ciaram Fox, the Irish pub has pleased their crowds with what seems to be a night much in demand with special Trivia drinks offers running all night long to keep the games going strong. Pick your smartest crew for a chance of winning brunch and lunch deals (& more) during McCafferty's quiz night. McCafferty's sits on the rooftop of JVC's Circle Mall and is often known for its vibrant and upbeat atmosphere. Kick off the Monday blues at their signature quiz night!
Time: Every Monday from 7:30
Location: Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle
Contact: 058 599 3623
Spike Bar
Spike Dubai takes its trivia nights very seriously - the gastro bistro quiz pub is one of the most known of its kind in Dubai. They offer a striking happy hour deal between 6 & 8 PM with cocktails for the price of AED30 while the games are hosted by Steve Johnson between 7:30 & 9:30 PM. 1st prize winners get a AED400 club night voucher, while 2nd prize winners walk away with AED200 club night voucher and 3rd prize winners get a AED100 club night voucher. There are no losers at Spike bar! Make sure to enjoy their terrace views as you sip on those discounted drinks around sunset.
Time: Every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: Emirates Golf Club
Contact: (04) 417 9842
The Duck Hook
He's a legend inducted in the quiz hall of fame, a master of his craft geared up to fill your Monday night with the smart-kind-of-fun games. Make sure to join Darryl Rees every Monday at the Duck Hook for an authentic trivia night sponsored by Amstel. Get your lager dose up as you attempt to win worthy top prizes!
Time: Every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: Dubai Hills Golf Club
Contact: (800) 323 232
The Eloquent Elephant
Known as the "EloQuiz" night, this witty gastro bar combines knowledge and humor in the most original ways with host Joseph Sakr every Monday from 8 to 10 PM. The Business Bay quiz pub serves artisan food in an eloquent way. With six rounds of various audio-visual questions, jokes, and fun - quickly book your spot at the fast-packed pub to show off your creativity, general knowledge, and music skills in groups of maximum of 10 people. Winners get complimentary food menu set and beverages. Come sharp, leave tipsy!
Time: Every Monday from 8 to 10 PM
Location: Taj Dubai, Burj Khalifa Street
Contact: (04) 438 3131
The Irish Village - Studio One
The flyer says it all - all you need to have is the good ol' Irish luck and you are ready to play! Located at the rooftop of the Studio One Hotel in Studio City, The Irish Village invites to indulge in their spacious outdoor terrace decorated with big screens where quiz host Mikey Ross holds up the trivia event. Gather around in a team of 6 friends and enjoy 5 bottles of Asahi at the delightful price of AED150! Make sure to reserve your spot as these tend to run out quick.
Time: Every Monday from 8 to 10 PM
Location: Studio One Hotel
Contact: (04) 241 8444
71 Sports Bar
In a casual International sports bar setting, 71 Sports Bar is challenging you to prove your IQ strength during their quiz night held every Tuesday starting at 8 PM. The bar is known for paying homage to cuisines from around the world so you can satisfy your taste buds while working those brain cells - enjoy their exceptional beverages and modern interiors inspired by the mesmerizing Italian culture.
Time: Every Tuesday from 8 PM
Contact: (04) 245 3988
Location: Trump International Golf Club Dubai
Brew House
It's quite simple - the hype is on and loud with Rossi about Business Bay's Brew House "The Big Quiz"! Enjoy dance-offers and lip-sync battles are you scribble down the answers! Win great prizes such as F&B vouchers worth AED1000 and more! This battle will require full brainpower so come ready, every Tuesday starting 8:30 PM and enjoy Dubai's newest brew garden in the heart of Business Bay!
Time: Every Tueday from 8:30 PM
Location: Citymax Hotel, Business Bay
Contact: 050 448 0493
Phileas Fogg's
Every element of Phileas Foggs tells a unique part of his journey, from the wacky decor to the Worldly menu this venue is sure to transport you ‘Around the World’ but are you ready for the adventure? Get your geek on at this quiz night in Dubai every Tuesday at this Emirates Hill bar! Go head to head with your fellow quiz lovers for a cool lineup of prizes worth AED 1750 as well as some ace bonuses! Known as the "foggiest general knowledge" quiz - hosted by quiz master Kevin Southam, put on your smart pants for the people/events-inspired themed trivia event.
Time: Every Tuesday from 8 PM
Location: Montgomerie Golf Academy, Emirates Hills
Contact: (04) 572 4477
Big Easy Bar and Grill
Get your thinking caps on and head on to the Big Easy Bar & Grill for their weekly quiz hosted by Kevin Southam on Wednesday and stand a chance to win prizes up to AED1500! This week the quiz will take place downstairs in 261 restaurant. Get your mind tickling with amazing deals on drinks with a happy hour until 9 PM and unlimited bubbly for the ladies at AED 99!
Time: Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM
Location: Dubai Sports City
Contact: (04) 425 1000, For reservations, please email [email protected]
Garden On 8
This is the next level of quiz nights, Garden on 8 presents its award-winning quiz night event every Wednesday from 8 PM to 11 PM with radio celebs Jono & Rich on hosting duties. In a simple, social and fun setting of refreshing greenery, get your trivia skills on and flex your brain cells in a competitive spirit at Garden on 8 in Media One Hotel. Do not miss out on their happy hour session from 4 to 8 PM - to give your quiz night that extra oomph!
Time: Every Wednesday from 8 to 11 PM
Location: Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City
Contact: 052 144 7438
[u]bk
With an all-day happy hour, an extension made on Wednesdays at [u]bk to properly activate your geek mode for the quiz night, this trivia event will test your knowledge in a not so ordinary way. The battle of the brains returns in full force. Guests are invited to participate at no cost and get a chance to win first prize, brunch for eight worth AED2,400 or second, four ubk drink vouchers worth a total of AED1,000.
Time: Wednesdays from 8:30 PM till 10:30 PM
Location: Promenade Level - Cluster A, Jumeirah Lake Towers
Contact: 055 415 2623
The Croft
Among the most-reviewed quiz nights in town, The Croft Dubai brings you an every Thursday challenge to put your general knowledge to the test. So brush up on those information you've got stored in mind and get ready to work your brains out to the trivia games that inlude a bit of everything! Make sure to feast your eyes as you get your trivia game on with the award-winning British restobar's Marina's waterscape. A view that will help you get all the answers right!
Time: Every Thursday from 7 PM to 9 PM
Locaton: Marrriot Harbour Hotel & Suites
Contact: (04) 319 4000
TJ's
Thursdays at TJ's are called "Thinking Thursday" and that definitely sounds like something to pin down your calendar for your must-go-to trivia events list. A pre-weekend escape at the award-winning gastropub and sports bar is in order! The kind that tickles your mind and gets you inspired - this is TJ's quiz night! Fueled with a happy hour promotion, quiz master Dylan will test your general knowledge in various topics including music and politics. Note to-self: you can benefit from the 50% off on selected drinks or upgrade to a free-flowing wine or beer package - yes please! As for the quiz prizes, winners will claim F&B vouchers worth AED500 for first place winners, AED250 for second place winners and special vouchers from the quiz master himself.
Time: Every Thursday from 7 PM to 10 PM
Location: Taj, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Contact: 058 857 3554
The Coterie
Get ready to Quiz & Chips this and every Friday at The Coterie starting 8 PM, apparently this trivia event is a vibe of its own! Renowned quiz night at the British gastro sports bar includes an appetizing and mind-taking deal on chips, fantastic offers to savor for the quiz-savvies out there. Do you have what it takes to be the champion? Win big with their three prize rounds and a whole lotta trivia fun!
Time: Every Friday from 8 PM onwards
Location: Ibn Battuta Mall
Contact: 058 566 4240
There you have it quiz lovers, our 2-cents on the best and most-attended trivia events in Dubai spread across your favorite venues and something to keep your brains entertained through the demanding practical weekdays. Unwind and prove yourself at one or all of these IQ-challenging quiz and games nights!