Maifest is Oktoberfest’s little brother – just don’t call him “little” and all will be fine!

Hosted at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, and sponsored by Lufthansa,

the yearly tradition is a veritable trip to Germany without leaving Dubai!

A beautiful and well-appointed party tent on the garden grounds…

…and live music directly from Germany!

Here is the band taking a breather! Hard work and dry throats playing oom-pa-pa music, you know…

And a smorgasbord of German specialties – something for everyone!

The atmosphere must be absolutely a blast in the evenings! I was there for a late brunch and so was able to saunter around and enjoy the scenery, but I can imagine that after sundown the tent will be a riot!

Still, it is hosted at one of Dubai’s finest hotels, so elegance is embedded in the event.

And such touches of class extend to the desserts – strudel like you could just fall in love!

As well as other slivers of sophistication not found in ordinary Maifest celebrations!

Come with the kids for a family-friendly brunch, bring a table of mates for evening revelry, but do not miss the Maifest at the Grand Hyatt – only until May 5th!