The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is sure to bring a lot of excitement and anticipation, as football fans watch to see which nation will be crowned Football World Champions.
As we get into football fever, and rather than watching live matches at home, experience the thrill of catching the matches surrounded by fans, all cheering for their favourite team.
Sports bars are known for streaming your favourite sports all the time, and if you are looking for some great places around Dubai to watch the matches, then look no further, we have found some great ones to go to.
bedrock, Pier 7
Located at Pier 7 at Dubai Marina, bedrock is ready to bring all the fun of the World Cup. Fans can enjoy watching the matches as they happen live on 20 screens, as well as tucking into delicious bites. The Bunker, a private area with a 200-inch screen and private bar access will also be available for football fans looking for a laid-back experience.
04-5781668
Mr Toads, Premier Inn
Mr Toads across six Premier Inn hotels in Dubai, including Barsha Heights, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park and Dubai International Airport, are bringing all the excitement of the World Cup for fans to enjoy. With large screens available to catch the matches as they happen in Qatar, diners can tuck into a special menu with dishes including a football-shaped meatball burger, Moroccan lamb skewers, fish fingers and chips, gamja dog and more, as well as deals on drinks to wash it all down. Prices start at Dhs 45 for the food and Dhs 10 for drinks.
Fans can also enjoy winning a football shirt signed by former England and Liverpool player John Barnes, by taking a picture with the Instagram frame and tagging Mr Toads on socials. By playing Mr Toad's guessing game, get a great deal for a table for four with Dhs 500 to spend on food and beverages, by predicting the minute of the first goal during the semi-final.
www.mena.premierinn.com
Orange Feels, Hotel Indigo Downtown
Orange Feels, located at Hotel Indigo Downtown Dubai, is bringing the whole football experience, with three large screens to watch the games on. Fans can also enjoy the amazing views of the Dubai Downtown skyline. Delight in a special menu for the World Cup, and to keep the vibes high, the resident DJ will play during breaks.
04-2102222
BAI Bar and Terrace, Dubai Canal View
BAI Bar and Terrace is hosting an indoor and outdoor venue to watch the games as they happen live. Located at Radisson Blu Hotel at Dubai Canal View, catch the matches with views of Burj Khalifa and Business Bay on the terrace, as well as on multiple screens indoors, while playing pool in between the matches. A special menu has been created along with unique drinks promotions available.
056-9958210
Long's Bar, Towers Rotana
To make the most of the World Cup, Long's Bar, located at Towers Rotana, is bringing all the football excitement with a variety of offers and deals. Get unlimited drinks and a discount on the a la carte menu for Dhs 169.
Long's Bar is also running a variety of competitions, with the main prize where one winner can be joined by three friends and enjoy a free-flowing bar tab and free food for every single game held.
Additionally, a reserved table and unlimited tab at the bar for four people for the finals and after party, a reserved table and Dhs 2,000 spend for the semi-finals, and a reserved table with a Dhs 1,000 spend for the quarter-finals are up for grabs.
To enter to win one of these amazing prizes and make this World Cup a memorable one, visit the Long's Bar Instagram page, like their latest competition post, tag three friends and share the post on Instagram.
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garden on 8, Media One Hotel
With over 15 screens to watch the World Cup, garden on 8 is the place to be. Located at Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City, fans can enjoy a great experience while watching, as well as savour a wide range of drinks and bites from wings, jalapeno poppers, chicken popcorn and more. Pre-booking is required.
04-4271000
Soleil Pool and Lounge, Sofitel The Obelisk
Catch the matches this World Cup at Soleil Pool and Lounge at Sofitel The Obelisk. Watch the games as they take place on the large screens in an outdoor setting while tucking into live barbeque along with specially curated burgers dedicated to the teams playing. A minimum spend of Dhs 200 is applicable per person.
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LOCA, Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa
Tuck into a wide range of delicious Mexican dishes and drinks at LOCA. Located at Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa, watch the games as it is streamed live on multiple screens and catch every second of the nail-biting tournament. A minimum spend of Dhs 150 is applicable, and enjoy a deal of buying four hops, and getting one for free.
04-3461111
Privilege, SLS Dubai
Get ready to cheer your favourite football team on this World Cup at the amazing Privilege at SLS Dubai. Delight in watching the match on large screens, with the area decorated in the emblems and flags of different countries. From 20 November to 6 December, no minimum spend is applicable, on 9 and 10 December, the minimum spend is set at Dhs 250, and Dhs 350 on 13 and 14 December. On 18 December, the minimum spend is set at Dhs 450.
04-6070654
Goose Island Tap Bar, Five Jumeirah Village
Goose Island Tap Bar, located at Five Jumeirah Village, is bringing all the excitement with a brilliant viewing experience for the World Cup. Enjoy watching the games as they take place on screens around the bar, and tuck into delicious bites and promotions on drinks. Fans looking for a group setting, can opt for the barrel room with a large screen, a private bar as well as a personal waiter.
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H Bar, H Dubai Hotel
H Bar at H Dubai Hotel is making this World Cup a special one. Delight in tucking into a special menu with dishes including tacos, lobster rolls, chicken wings and more. To keep you entertained, fun games will also be held, and fans can be in with a chance to win exciting prizes, from points to buy food and drinks to a holiday.
056-8185419
The Underground Pub, Habtoor Grand Resort
Located at Habtoor Grand Resort, watch the games in a comfortable setting at The Underground Pub. The matches will be streamed on multiple screens and will be decorated to celebrate all the teams playing. Delight in great football-themed drinks and bites to keep the spirits up. A live band will also play from 5.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday and 11pm onwards on Saturday, with the DJ playing on Friday from 10.30pm onwards.
04-3995000
Lilly's Social House Bar and Restaurant, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay
Watch the highly anticipated World Cup at Lilly's Social House Bar and Restaurant. Located at Canal Central Hotel Business Bay, enjoy a laid-back ambience and watch the games either indoors or outdoors. A special World Cup-themed menu with food and drinks will also be available.
04-8732192
The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, The First Collection Business Bay
Located at The First Collection in Business Bay, the newly opened bar, The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, is set to bring all the football cheer throughout the World Cup. Catch every single match live streamed on big screens, as well as enjoy a variety of offers on drinks from hops towers priced at Dhs 160, unlimited drinks for Dhs 199 and happy hour held daily from 2pm to 8pm, with 30% off drinks.
04-8734400
The Huddle Bar, Citymax Hotel
Located at Citymax Hotel in Bur Dubai, The Huddle Bar, as the name suggests, is a great place to meet with friends and huddle together to watch World Cup matches. Live music and a DJ will play music to keep the excitement going, while fans can enjoy watching the games on large screens around the bar. Tuck into delicious bites and enjoy promotions on drinks.
050-1007065
Origins, Vida Emirates Hills
Get into the football spirit for the World Cup at Origins at Vida Emirates Hills. Fans can revel in watching the game on the terrace in the open air, as well as enjoying the captivating views of Dubai. Relish in tasty bites and drinks, with prices for entry set at Dhs 120, which is fully redeemable on food and beverages.
04-8728888
The Pub on the Creek, Deira Creek
The Pub, the iconic British-style bar at Radisson Blu, is creating a special pop-up venue for the World Cup. Located at Deira Creek, a tent will be set up, and the tournament will be streamed on five large screens. Live entertainment and a DJ will keep fans entertained throughout the matches. A World Cup-themed menu, along with offers on drinks, will also be available. Pre-booking is required to attend.
04-2227171
Dhow & Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Make the most of the World Cup with an amazing experience at Dhow & Anchor. Located at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, tuck into British cuisine with dishes representing the participating countries, and watch the match on 14 big screens.
800-323232
Cabana, Address Dubai Mall
Spend time watching the World Cup at Cabana. Located at Address Dubai Mall, cheer your favourite team while watching the matches take place live. Also, tuck into drinks and bites while enjoying the view of Burj Khalifa. A minimum spend of Dhs 200 is applicable per person.
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One Music Lounge, Al Jaddaf
One Music Lounge, located at Occidental Hotel at Al Jaddaf, is bringing all the football excitement and will live stream the matches on big screens. Cheer your favourite team on, and get 25% discount on the entire food bill, as well as special offers on drinks, from buckets to buy one and get one free deals.
055-2005475
Brick Wall Sports Bar, Holiday Inn Express
Brick Wall Sports Bar is bringing all the football excitement. Watch the nail-biting games on large screens, while availing of special deals. Located at Holiday Inn Express branches in Jumeirah, Dubai Airport and Dubai Internet City, enjoy a bucket of drinks for Dhs 130 and burgers and drinks for prices starting at Dhs 30.
04-4275535
Urban Bar and Kitchen, Movenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Get ready for the football fever with a great celebration at Urban Bar and Kitchen. Located at Movenpick Jumeirah Lakes Towers, watch the games on four big screens and enjoy the wide variety of deals and promotions available. For prices starting at Dhs 33, delight in happy hour deals and tuck into a special food menu with dishes including mini cheeseburgers, beef chorizo, shish taouk, peri peri chicken wings and more.
04-4380000
The Docks, Crowne Plaza Dubai
Located at Jumeirah One, The Docks at Crowne Plaza Dubai is a great place to watch the matches in a laid-back atmosphere. Held outdoors, watch the games live on large screens as well as a great sound system to catch all that goes down. Food and the tournament go hand in hand, where fans can enjoy the game platter, which comes with chicken wings, mozzarella sticks and beef brisket slider or the World Cup bucket, which comes with five bottles of hops. Prices start from Dhs 69.
04-7027050
Log & Embers, Club Vista Mare Palm Jumeirah
Football fans at Log & Embers can watch all the matches live. Located at Club Vista Mare on Palm Jumeirah, fans can watch the game either indoors or outdoors, with a large screen set up to catch every second of the games. While watching, tuck into delicious dishes and drinks to keep the energy levels up throughout the games. A minimum spend of Dhs 150 is required for group games, fully redeemable on food and beverages.
052-1096802
Copthorne Lakeview Hotel, Green Community
Enjoy a great World Cup viewing experience at Copthorne Lakeview Hotel at Green Community. With two screens located by the pool, the venue will be decorated to fit the theme and get fans into the spirit. While watching, enjoy a range of drinks and dishes, including chicken wings, onion rings, chilli dogs, loaded nachos and more. Outdoor games, daily raffles and a live DJ will keep the spirit high.
056-4432560
Kickers, Dubai Sports City
Kick off the World Cup at Kickers. Located at Dubai Sports City, the sports bar will offer fans the ultimate experience and will have the games displayed on the screens. Football enthusiasts can also delight in a wide range of bites, from burgers to wings and more, as well as deals on drinks.
04-4481001
Joe's Backyard Gastropub, Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
The World Cup is right around the corner, and Joe's Backyard Gastropub is bringing all the football enthusiasts. Located at Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse, fans can enjoy happy hour deals as well as watch the game on 64 live screens. The venue will be decorated with flags of the countries playing to get into the spirit.
058-9988580
Tap House, Club Vista Mare Palm Jumeirah
Tap House, located at Club Vista Mare Palm Jumeirah, is bringing a dedicated experience for the World Cup. The venue will host an indoor and outdoor fan zone to catch the games on 10 different screens, and will be decked out with bunting, flags and jerseys. With a view of the beach, relish in a wide range of dishes and drinks to enjoy as the matches unfold.
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Lo+Cale, Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Get excited, the World Cup is almost here. Set to make the tournament special is Lo+Cale at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, with a specially curated menu called FooDball. Tuck into amazing dishes and drinks and watch the matches as they are played live in Qatar. Also, get a chance to win 25,000 IHG One Reward Points, redeemable on complimentary stays at IHG Hotels around the world, by taking a picture of yourself posing with the giant football.
054-9978599
Black Tap, Around Dubai
Watch all the thrilling football matches as they happen at Black Tap. Located at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall, the restaurant will have the games streamed on large screens, and will also launch a special menu for the World Cup, with dishes including burgers and a limited edition crazy shake. Fans can also enjoy additional discounts on drinks.
www.blacktap.com
La Fabrique Sports Bar, Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre
Get ready to cheer your favourite teams on at La Fabrique Sports Bar. Located at Dubai Creek City Centre, catch every second of the nail-biting matches. Also, enjoy tucking into great bites and drinks while watching the games.
04-6038260
Allegra Bar, Revier Dubai Hotel
Located at Revier Dubai Hotel, Allegra Bar is set to bring all the fun during the World Cup. Enjoy watching the games on indoor and outdoor screens while tucking into drinks and bites, including sharing platters.
04-5747555
South Central Restaurant and Bar, Holiday Inn Al Maktoum Airport
Located at Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport, South Central Restaurant and Bar is bringing the World Cup thrill, and will be live-streaming the matches throughout the tournament on large screens. Delight in a special offer from 2pm to 7pm and get a 50% discount on drinks. Fans can also enjoy selected drinks, for prices starting at Dhs 30.
04-8088935
CLAW BBQ, Pavilion at the Beach JBR
CLAW BBQ at Pavilion at The Beach JBR is bringing football fans a great viewing experience by live streaming the games on two big screens. From Monday to Friday, between noon and 7pm, delight in seven hours of happy hour deals. In between breaks, stay entertained by participating in activities, including life-size Jenga, pool, the Buckin' Bronco, and giant Connect 4. Free entry is available during the group stage games, with an entry fee of Dhs 150 applicable for the knock-out games, and a fee of Dhs 250 for the finals. The entry fee is fully redeemable on food and beverages.
04-2300054
Great British Restaurant, Dukes The Palm
Make the most of the World Cup by watching the gams at Great British Restaurant. Located at Dukes The Palm, the matches will be streamed on a 150-inch screen to ensure you catch every second of each game. A special menu has been curated for football fans with drinks and food, including beef brisket sliders, chilly cheese fries, wings, hops bucket and more. Prices from the a la carte menu begin at Dhs 25.
04-4551111
High Note Pool and Sky Lounge, Aloft Al Mina
Watch as your favourite nations compete to win the World Cup at High Note Pool and Sky Lounge. Located at Aloft Al Mina, watch the games on the big screen as well as enjoy the resident band, as they keep the energy high. A minimum spend of Dhs 150 is applicable.
058-5918153