A new McGettigan’s branch is set to open at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

The outlet is scheduled to launch towards the end of this year

Inside the original McGettigan's in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. Courtesy McGettigan's

Residents of the capital can look forward to good food and fun times as a new branch of McGettigan’s is scheduled to open at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi towards the end of this year.

The new branch of the popular Irish chain will replace D'Capital Steakhouse, and join other popular restaurants within the property such as Namak by Kunal Kapur and Benjarong.

Customers can expect a familiar McGettigan's feel, with big-screen televisions that will show live sports, plus the usual pub grub, drink deals, weekend roasts, entertainment and the warm Irish hospitality for which it is well known. As can be seen from the renderings, the design also features classic McGettigan's elements.

Desmond Hatton, general manager of Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, said the hotel wanted to offer an "encompassing mix of business and entertainment" to its guests.

This will be the Irish chain’s second branch in Abu Dhabi; the first opened at Al Raha Beach Hotel and Resort in 2014.

It will be the 10th McGettigan's branch overall to open in the UAE. Others are located in JLT, JBR, DWTC, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Dubai International Airport in Dubai, at Al Ain's Danat Al Ain Resort, Fujairah's Tennis and Country Club, and Ajman's Radisson Blu.