8. Dennis McGettigan
CEO, Bonnington Hotel and McGettigan’s Irish Bars
McGettigan created Irish pub concept McGettigan’s in the UAE in 2010 and there are now eight McGettigan’s branded outlets in the UAE. This year saw the launch of a new branch, which can accommodate 400 people, at tourist hotspot Madinat Jumeirah. Since McGettigan’s launched in the UAE, the concept has been exported to the UK, US and Singapore, and joined forces with Think Events to create DGT Events, the company behind DXBEACH and Party in the Park. By March 2017, McGettigan’s will open in Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, as well as in Al Ain and Doha. It will also soon introduce its Ireland-based live music, casual dining and nightlife concept Warehouse Bar + Kitchen, which opened in July, to Dubai.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 20+
Number of years with this company: 8
Number of years in this role: 8
Number of years working in the Middle East: 8
Number of people you are responsible for: 1,750 (600 in UAE)
Nationality: Irish
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