Think you know your movies, music, general knowledge and random facts? September could be the perfect time to put that knowledge to the test. Dubai has no shortage of places to spend an evening, but if you want something more interactive than dinner or drinks, quiz nights offer an easy way to get a group together and compete for prizes and bragging rights.
The best part? The quiz nights featured below have free entry, although some venues have separate food, brunch or minimum-spend offers. From Bollywood and music bingo to general trivia, here are some of the quiz nights worth checking out in Dubai this September.
Quiz Night At BoCaSu
If you are looking for something different on a Monday night, BoCaSu in Al Quoz 3 hosts Quizbiz™ every Monday evening.
Hosted by The Quizzy Rascal, the night combines fast-paced SpeedQuizzing with music bingo, giving teams a mix of traditional trivia and music-based challenges. The venue itself offers a distinctive setting, with Japanese-inspired interiors and a dog-friendly atmosphere, making it an option for groups looking for a more casual quiz-night experience.
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When: Every Monday, 7:30pm–10pm
Entry: Free
Location: Al Quoz 3
Booking: Advance booking is recommended.
Monday Madness At Fibber Magee’s
Mondays continue at Fibber Magee’s on Sheikh Zayed Road, where the venue’s Monday Madness event combines quiz-style entertainment with live music and musical bingo.
The current format includes live music from Chad Sycamore, while musical bingo offers the chance to win AED 1,000 in cash. There is also an all-inclusive brunch package starting from AED 250, although the food and drinks package is separate from the free quiz entry.
When: Every Monday, 8pm–11pm
Entry: Free
Prize: AED 1,000 cash
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
Booking: Advance reservations are recommended.
The Big Desi Quiz At McGettigan’s Deira
Bollywood fans have a quiz night of their own this September. The Big Desi Quiz is coming to McGettigan’s Deira on Saturday, September 12, bringing Bollywood-themed questions together with SpeedQuizzing, music bingo and live games.
Hosted by Erich and Suman, the event has AED 3,500 worth of prizes up for grabs, including brunches, vouchers and other rewards. Entry to the quiz is free, while booking a table in advance can also give participants 20% off their quiz-night spend, subject to the venue’s terms. If your group can tell a Shah Rukh Khan film from a Salman Khan film within seconds, this could be the quiz night to put that knowledge to use.
When: Saturday, September 12, 8pm–11pm
Entry: Free
Prizes: AED 3,500 worth of prizes
Location: McGettigan’s Deira
Booking: Advance booking recommended.
The Hump Day Hustle Quiz At McCafferty’s Wafi
Need something to break up the working week? McCafferty’s Wafi hosts its Hump Day Hustle Quiz every Wednesday, with Ruthless Quizzing bringing a combination of general trivia and music bingo to the evening.
The quiz is free to enter, while the venue also runs its Wing It Wednesdays offer alongside the event. The offer includes two hours of unlimited wings and a house drink for AED 129, while an extended happy hour runs until 10pm.
For anyone looking for a midweek plan with friends, it gives you the option to combine the quiz with dinner rather than making the evening solely about trivia.
When: Every Wednesday, 7:30pm–10pm
Entry: Free
Prizes: Saturday brunches and Sunday roasts
Location: McCafferty’s Wafi
Booking: Advance booking recommended.
Why Quiz Nights Are Worth Checking Out
Quiz nights are an easy option when you want a social evening without having to plan an elaborate activity. You can form a team with friends, family or colleagues, order food at the venue and spend a couple of hours competing against other groups.
And because entry to the featured events is free, the main cost is generally whatever you choose to spend on food and drinks. Just remember that free entry does not necessarily mean the entire evening is free. Some venues may have separate brunch packages, minimum spends or promotional offers attached to the event.
September Quiz Nights In Dubai At A Glance
| Quiz Night | When | Entry | Location | Prize/Highlight |
| Quiz Night at BoCaSu | Mondays, 7:30pm–10pm | Free | Al Quoz 3 | SpeedQuizzing & music bingo |
| Monday Madness | Mondays, 8pm–11pm | Free | Fibber Magee’s | AED 1,000 cash |
| The Big Desi Quiz | September 12, 8pm–11pm | Free | McGettigan’s Deira | AED 3,500 in prizes |
| Hump Day Hustle | Wednesdays, 7:30pm–10pm | Free | McCafferty’s Wafi | Brunches & Sunday roasts |
More Quiz Nights Across Dubai
These four events are only a selection of the quiz nights taking place across the UAE. Quizbiz™ runs a wider programme of trivia events across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with different themes and formats scheduled throughout the week.
If none of the dates above work for you, it is worth checking the latest Quizbiz schedule before deciding where to go, as venues, timings and themes can change.
Tips For Your Next Quiz Night
If you want to give your team the best chance of winning, preparation can help — but the most important thing is having a good mix of people. Try putting together a team with different interests. Someone who knows their music may complement someone with strong sports knowledge, while another teammate might be the person who remembers every obscure movie or historical fact.
And don’t forget to book ahead. Free-entry quiz nights can become busy, particularly when there are significant cash prizes or popular themes involved. A table reservation can save you from turning up with your team and discovering there is nowhere to sit.
The Bottom Line
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have an entertaining night out in Dubai. Whether you want to test your general knowledge at BoCaSu, chase the AED 1,000 cash prize at Fibber Magee’s, put your Bollywood knowledge to work at McGettigan’s Deira or take on the Hump Day Hustle at McCafferty’s Wafi, there are plenty of ways to make a regular evening a little more competitive. With free entry across these featured events, all you really need is a team, some random knowledge and a willingness to take the bragging rights seriously.
