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Oktoberfest in the desert? Dubai eyes German festival
With the pandemic putting plans for this year s Oktoberfest in Munich in peril, an idea leaked for a huge alternative festival in Dubai. The event boasts the world s largest bar and a party that will run through March.
Oktoberfest around the world
Munich, Germany
Social distancing is definitely not a part of the traditional Oktoberfest concept. The world s largest beer festival, which attracted 6.3 million visitors in 2019, gathers thousands of people celebrating in beer tents. It has now been confirmed that the Bavarian event will not take place for a second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.