Pubs in Dubai generally look close enough to the real thing to transport you from the brown desert to the green, green grass of home - not most people's vision of the Middle East! Some of these pubs (the English ones especially) are very well established and were among the first modern places for socialising in Dubai. The Irish pubs are some of the favourite and best drinking venues around town. Popular with all nationalities, a good number of pubs manage very successfully to recreate the warm, friendly atmosphere of a typical hostelry. Thousands of mites from their proper location, these places have become genuine locals for many people, offering just what they've always done - good beer, tasty food and great craic.