The Rugby World Cup is set to run from 8 September to 20 October.
Spanning over 40-days, the tournament is held every four years, with the 10th edition this year hosted in France. Matches will be held at nine venues around France, including Stade de France where the opening match and final will be played, Stade Vélodrome, OL Stadium, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Stade de Bordeaux, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Stade de Nice, Stade de la Beaujoire, and Stadium de Toulouse. The Rugby World Cup 2023 marks the third time France has hosted the games, which were previously held there in 2007 and 1991.
This years Rugby World Cup will see 20 teams including Italy, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Ireland, England and France compete along with current world champions South Africa, who won the tournament in Japan in 2019, beating England in the final.
Watching matches unfold at the stadiums is a one-of-a-kind experience, but for fans that cannot make the trip and are still looking to catch all the action, bars around Dubai are the way to go to enjoy cheering on favourite teams along with other fans.
If looking for where to watch the Rugby World Cup, Connector has listed some places that are sure to make the games, all the more thrilling.
Wavebreaker, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Wavebreaker at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is bringing a Beach Stadium for fans to enjoy watching the Rugby World Cup 2023. Multiple large screens will be placed around the venue to catch every second of the action. The venue has three zones, the first is called Wavebreaker Sunset Deck, and is set up for social groups and corporate events, featuring a large screen with a dedicated menu including chicken wings, empanadas and nachos. Wavebreaker Garden, the second zone will offer a relaxed setting at the beachfront lounge area, and the third zone Wavebreaker Deck, will have multiple large television screens, and a live barbeque station, where guests can relish in grilled meat. Fans can also delight in a selection of drinks and hops. Entry is free.
056-1882766
The Underground Pub, Habtoor Grand Resort
The Underground Pub at Habtoor Grand Resort, Dubai Marina, is streaming all the matches for the Rugby World Cup 2023 across multiple screens at the venue, where fans can cheer on their favourite team along with other rugby enthusiasts. To add to the excitement, throughout the eight weeks, visitors can win exciting prizes. On spending Dhs 100 at the venue, rugby fans will be in with a chance to win prizes including a Dubai helicopter tour, hot air balloon adventure, dinner in the sky, parasailing in JBR, a sunset yacht cruise, and zipline.
04-3995000
Speakeasy Dubai, Delta Hotel by Marriott Jumeirah Beach
Catch all the nail-biting Rugby World Cup 2023 games at Speakeasy Dubai at Delta Hotel by Marriott Jumeirah Beach. A large screen will be set up for all sports enthusiasts to catch every second of the matches. Fans can also make the most of a 25% discount on the total bill during the matches, and relish in delicious bites during the games including octopus salad, chicken strips, beef tacos, steak sandwiches, vegetable quesadillas, and fish and chips.
04-4398881
Long's Bar, Towers Rotana
Long's Bar at Towers Rotana in Trade Centre 1, is set to stream all the matches for the Rugby World Cup 2023 across 20 screens. From 8 September to 28 October, fans watching the games will be in with a chance to win weekly prizes including hotel stays, bar tabs, and tickets to see the Dubai Rugby 7s. While watching the matches, guests can enjoy a variety of deals including happy hour during the games, and a hops bucket for Dhs 125. Additionally, on ordering from the 'Breads & Buns' menu with dishes like chicken fajita rolls, chicken quesadilla, vegan burger and Long's Angus burger, fans can top off the meal with a pint of hops for only Dhs 20.
04-3122231
Irish Village, Al Garhoud and Studio City
Looking to cheer on a team during the Rugby World Cup 2023? Irish Village in Al Garhoud and Studio City, are the place to be. At the Al Garhoud branch, fans can watch the games from the outdoor and indoor areas. The Studio City branch will also feature large screens where fans can cheer their team on. While watching, visitors can relish in dishes like battered calamari, loaded chips with chicken curry and cheese, garlic bread, chicken fillet roll and grilled salmon. Guests can also make the most of amazing deals including happy hour during the games starting at Dhs 38, and roast promotions over the weekend.
www.theirishvillage.com
Mr Toad's, Premier Inn Hotels
Mr Toad's, with seven branches in Dubai in Al Jaddaf, Barsha Heights, Dragon Mart, Dubai Investments Park, Silicon Oasis, Dubai International Airport and Ibn Battuta Mall, is offering great deals to enjoy the Rugby World Cup 2023. Fans can watch the games live across multiple screens, as well as enjoy happy hour deals on drinks starting at Dhs 25. While watching the thrilling matches, fans can savour in a special snack menu with dishes like fish finger and chips, keema pav burger, chicken tikka skewers, chicken karaage and chicken parmigiana bites. Prices for a dish start at Dhs 30, or opt for a platter of four snack dishes for Dhs 109.
www.mena.premierinn.com
McGettigan's JLT
McGettigan's JLT at Cluster J, is a great place for fans to gather to cheer on their team during the Rugby World Cup 2023. The games will be streamed on large screens at the venue, where fans can enjoy happy hour deals from noon to 8pm, with a 30% discount on drinks. After the nail-biting matches, fans can relish in delicious dishes including fish cakes, buffalo chicken wrap, pan-roasted chicken breast, spaghetti bolognese and sticky toffee pudding.
www.mcgettigans.com
La Baie Lounge, Ritz-Carlton Dubai
La Baie Lounge at Ritz-Carlton Dubai in JBR, is bringing all the thrills of the Rugby World Cup 2023, where fans can watch all the games live-streamed on large screens. Visitors can also enjoy a dip in the pool to beat the heat, while catching the matches at the venue. Fans can tuck into a specially curated menu, with bar bites to drinks, and to add to the ambience, a DJ will play upbeat music to enhance the vibe during the tournament.
www.ritzcarlton.com
garden on 8, Media One Hotel
garden on 8 at Media One Hotel in Media City, will be live-streaming the Rugby World Cup 2023 matches. Visitors can also delight in a game day menu with the Garden signature burger, fries and popcorn, along with a pint of select hops, priced at Dhs 99.
052-1447438
Icon Bar and Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel
Catch all the Rugby World Cup 2023 matches at Icon Bar and Lounge at Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai Media City. The venue is home to 26 television screens, where fans can view the games from anywhere around the bar. Rugby enthusiasts can delight in all-day deals on select beverages for prices set at Dhs 35, and the drink of the day for Dhs 59, during the matches. Also while watching the games unfold, guests can snack on dishes including mozzarella sticks, jalapeno cheese balls, loaded nachos and a steak sandwich.
www.radissonhotels.com
CLAW BBQ, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
CLAW BBQ at Hilton Palm Jumeirah, is live streaming all the Rugby World Cup 2023 matches on projectors and 50 screens across the venue indoors, as well as at the outdoor terrace. Enjoy amazing deals on food and drinks, while watching the games with the sample platter including bites like chicken wings, mini corn dogs, buffalo shrimp, chicken strips, riblets and a spinach dip, along with a pint of hops, for Dhs 120. Additionally, fans can delight in a choice of burger and a pint of hops for Dhs 89.
04-2300054
The Dubliner's, Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre
Watch all the thrilling Rugby World Cup matches on multiple screens placed around the bar at The Dubliner's in Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, Al Garhoud. Rugby fans can enjoy amazing deals including happy hours from 1pm to 8pm with drinks starting at Dhs 29, as well as tuck into a gourmet burger and fries with a pint of hops for Dhs 105. The Dubliner's along with Asahi Super Dry, are also offering an amazing chance to win two tickets to watch the semi-finals and final game of the tournament in France. To be in with a chance to win, visitors need to download MyApp and enter their purchase of a pint or bottle from Asahi Super Dry.
04-7022455
Spike Bar and Terrace, Emirates Hills
Spike Bar and Terrace at Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills 2, is bringing all the action for the Rugby World Cup. The venue has 16 screens around the restaurant and bar, as well as a large screen at the terrace where fans can watch the games live as they take place. While enjoying the matches, diners can delight in a special combo offer, with a sharing platter and three litres of hops, priced at Dhs 395.
04-4179842
Barasti Beach Bar, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark
Barasti Beach Bar at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark, is bringing all the excitement for the Rugby World Cup 2023. Watch the matches unfold on a big screen, and delight in happy hour from noon to 8pm, with prices starting at Dhs 20. Guests can also enjoy six pints of hops for the price of five drinks. Also, fans that show up in their team's jersey will receive a pint of hops on the house. The venue will also host the 'Guess the Score' challenge, where visitors will get a round of drinks for the table, if they get the answer right.
04-3181313
Ernst, 25hours Hotel One Central
Ernst at 25hours Hotel One Central, Trade Centre, is kicking off the Rugby World Cup 2023 in a great way. Guests can catch all the games on screens around the venue, and fans that show up wearing their favourite team's jersey will receive a complimentary hop on the house. During the matches, tuck into dishes like German pretzel, cheese platter, fried chilli cheese nuggets, fried onion rings, and fried camembert bites.
04-2102511
Joe's Backyard, Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and Festival City
Joe's backyard, with two branches in Dubai at Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and Festival City, is set to bring the action of the Rugby World Cup 2023. Fans can watch all the matches on large screens, and delight in delicious bites from the menu including grilled Cajun prawns, smoked brisket sliders, Philly fries, fried calamari and Joe's nachos.
058-9988590 for Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and 055-7094509
The Huddle, Bur Dubai and Al Barsha
The Huddle at Citymax Hotels in Bur Dubai and Al Barsha, is live streaming all the matches during the Rugby World Cup, where fans can cheer on their favourite team. Watch the games on multiple screens around the venue, and delight in dishes like chicken tikka flatbread, crispy onion rings, chicken fajita sizzler, and fish and chips.
www.citymaxhotels.com
Phileas Foggs, Emirates Hills
Phileas Foggs at Emirates Hills, is set to live-stream all the games from the Rugby World Cup 2023. Fans can watch all the action at the venue, with multiple screens placed around the bar. The restaurant features a terrace and garden, where fans can relax with friends after the matches. Diners can also tuck into dishes from around the world including grilled charcoal chicken, fish and chips, chicken kiev, butter chicken, chicken chow mein and vegetable katsu curry.
04-5724477
Goose Island Tap House, FIVE Jumeirah Village
Goose Island Tap House at FIVE Jumeirah Village, is a great place to watch all the matches during the Rugby World Cup 2023. The venue is home to multiple large screens where rugby fans can watch the thrilling games as they happen live. During breaks, visitors can enjoy playing at the golf simulator or rounds of pool.
04-4559989
Bedrock, Pier 7
Bedrock at Pier 7, Dubai Marina, is set to host rugby fans as they cheer on their home team. The venue has 20 screens, from where guests can enjoy viewing the games. Visitors can also enjoy fun activities during breaks including darts, and an indoor golf simulator. Guests can also savour in delicious dishes after the matches including spiced fried calamari, avocado wedges, popcorn-crusted chicken tenders, chicken wings, jacket potato and nachos chilli con carne.
www.bedrockdxb.ae