World Cup fever hits Dubai
Though the World Cup action unfolds thousands of kilometres away, Dubai will be bringing every tackle, goal and winner closer to home.
Here’s where to watch the World Cup in Dubai
FAN ZONES
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s
The official FIFA fan zone pick for Dubai and the home of the England Supporters Club this tournament. McGettigan’s is bringing the full World Cup experience to JBR in Dubai – big screens, live entertainment, and themed food and drink from breakfast kick-offs through to late-night finales. Tickets start from Dhs60 and are fully redeemable on food and drinks, making this one of the better-value ways to spend a match night in the city.
Where: Jumeirah Beach Residence
Tickets: From Dhs60, fully redeemable on food and drinks
Contact: @blablabymcgettigans
Footy Central, Emirates Golf Club
Fans can catch all the live football action across two giant screens and LED displays at this buzzing venue while digging into crowd-pleasers like calamari, buffalo-style chicken wings, nachos, and sharing platters. Bigger bites on the menu include fish and chips, pizzas, and beef burgers to keep the energy high all match long. There’s also a lucky draw where you and a plus-one could win a trip to New York for the finals by spending Dhs200 per visit and collecting stamps. Keep an eye out for a special edition newspaper too, packed with scratch-and-win surprises.
Where: Footy Central, Emirates Golf Club
Tickets: Free entry; packages from Dhs1,200 for six (includes 12 beverage vouchers and one snack platter)
Contact: 04 4 417 9999, @emiratesgc
The Garden Project
Where: Montgomerie, Emirates Hills
Contact: @thehillsclubdubai
Garden on 8
The traditional pub garden at Media One gets fully decked out in flags and football fever come tournament season. All matches shown live, with craft beers, tasty bites and World Cup deals to keep you going from first kick-off to final whistle.
Where: Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, Dubai
Contact: @gardenon8dxb
Al Habtoor Polo Resort
You may scream yourself hoarse, but you can still keep your cool at the fully air-conditioned space at Al Habtoor Polo Resort. It will screen the action on some of the biggest TV screens in town. You can keep your energy levels up with a special match day combo for Dhs99, which includes a burger, fries, fresh popcorn and an ice-cold beverage.
Where: Horse & Hound, Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai
Contact: Tel: (0)56 545 8391, @horseandhound.dxb
BAI Bar & Terrace
Set along the Dubai Canal, BAI Bar & Terrace will be screening every match live, bringing a buzzing, high-energy atmosphere paired with premium food and drinks. Spend Dhs150 on food and beverages to unlock a spin on the prize wheel, with instant wins including complimentary drinks, food items and bill discounts. Every entry also goes into the grand prize draw for a chance to watch the final with a table worth Dhs1,000. Guests can also take part in match predictions, with a bucket of beers up for grabs for guessing the winner, or a signature sip for nailing the exact score. Staycation prizes are also on the line.
Where: BAI Bar & Terrace, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Canal View, Dubai
Contact: @bai_bar_dubai
The Black Sheep British Gastropub
This pub in KLT is screening all the live matches with live commentary, with two packages to pick from. The house package for Dhs195 includes two hours of unlimited drinks, while the premium package is Dhs245 which includes wines, spirits, cocktails, and premium draughts. There’s also happy hour from 12pm to 8pm with drinks from Dhs36 if you want to get here before kick off.
Where: Pullman Hotel, Cluster T, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
Contact: 058 599 5664, @theblacksheepdubai
Bridgewater Tavern
A year-round sports bar with a genuine fan atmosphere, Bridgewater Tavern at JW Marriott Marquis is a dependable World Cup base. Expect big screens, pub classics, and drinks deals worth sticking around for.
Where: JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay
Contact: @bridgewatertavern
Buffalo Wings & Rings
If wings are non-negotiable on a match night – and frankly, they should be – Buffalo Wings & Rings delivers on both counts. The DIFC and JLT locations have multiple screens throughout, so you won’t miss a second of the action between plates.
Where: Level C, Liberty House, DIFC & Cluster U, JLT
Contact: @buffalodubai
Crafty Fox Gastropub & Sports Bar
Crafty Fox Gastropub & Sports Bar will screen all the action across indoor screens and a dedicated fan-zone tent. Early risers can catch 5am matches with a Dhs75 breakfast viewing (wraps, pastries, coffee or tea), while night owls get a FIFA Fan Zone menu until 3am. Expect match-day bites like quesadillas, nachos, wings and dynamite shrimp, plus bigger sharing plates for groups. Select games feature a live DJ, and there’s a lucky draw offering a trip to New York for the finals with Dhs200 spend-and-stamp entry, plus scratch-card surprises in a special FIFA newspaper.
Where: Crafty Fox Gastropub & Sports Bar, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Contact: 04 586 7767, dubaigolf.com/craftyfox
The Croft
Fans can pair their viewing of the live action with drinks from just Dhs17 at The Croft at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. Pair it with The Croft’s British-inspired menu, including pea and asparagus arancini, roasted black Angus striploin, and sage-butter-roasted chicken, served alongside pub favourites and matchday bites. Moreover, you can submit their match predictions before kick-offs and every correct score will earn you points. If you have the most points at the end of the World Cup, you can walk away with a Dhs10,000 bar tab, redeemable across the hotel’s dining venues until December 30, 2026.
Where: The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina
When: Tues to Sat 4pm to 1am, Sun: 12:30pm to 1am, closed Monday
Contact: 04 319 4000, @croftdubai
Double Decker
One of Dubai’s most dependable live sport venues, Double Decker brings proper old-school pub energy to the World Cup. Big screens, hearty grub, a pool table for half-time and one of the longest happy hours in the city – eight hours, if you’re keeping score.
Where: Swïssôtel Al Murooj, Trade Center Second
Contact: @doubledeckerme
ERNST Biergarten
25hours Hotel One Central’s German beer hall and sports bar, ERNST, will be screening all the football action across indoor screens and an outdoor terrace tent, creating a lively match day atmosphere. Guests can choose from three packages starting from Dhs199 per person, each including bites and drinks. Even four-legged fans are welcome, with dogs allowed on the terrace to join in the action.
Where: ERNST, 25hours Hotel One Central
When: Sun to Thurs 12pm to 12am, Fri and Sat 12pm to 1am (for matches starting at 1am, it will remain open until 3am)
Cost: Dhs199 Kick-off package, Dhs299 Half-Time package and Dhs600 Full-Time package for a group.
Contact: 04 210 2511, @ernstdubai
FireLake Grill
FireLake Grill at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills is pairing the live matches with signature comfort food, refreshing drinks and fan-favourite classics. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating available.
Where: FireLake Grill, Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hill, Dubai
Contact: @firelake_dubai
Five Iron Golf Dubai
Five Iron Golf Dubai at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is pairing the live action with food, drinks, and entertainment. Check out the recently renovated Dirty Birdie Sports Bar, and be sure to have a go at the Five Iron’s signature simulator experience before or after the match. For a private experience, there are private simulator bays for up to 10, where large screens create a theatre-style viewing experience.
Where: Five Iron Golf Dubai, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai Marina
Contact: 04 396 6867, @fiveirongolf.uae
Joe’s Backyard
Joe’s Backyard is turning every single match day into an all-day celebration across two vibrant Dubai locations: Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and Dubai Festival City. The matches will be screened on large screens so you don’t miss a single second of the action, and there’s specially curated food and beverage offerings. Grab a beer bucket with nachos for Dhs179, or pair a burger with a pint for Dhs99. Alongside this menu, you can also pick from the a la carte. And yes, both venues will be screening the early morning matches with a special breakfast menu.
Where: Joe’s Backyard, Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and Dubai Festival City
Contact: @joesbackyardjumeirahislands, @joesbackyarddfc
Goose Island Tap House – JBR and JVC
An award-winning sports bar with the kind of screens you can actually see from the back of the room. Goose Island pairs hearty pub grub with an extensive drinks menu, pool tables and virtual golf – because sometimes you need something to do between matches.
Goose Island at JBR will be screening the matches Monday to Wednesday from 11pm to 2am and Thursday to Saturday from 11pm to 3am.
Goose Island at JVC will be screening the matches Monday to Wednesday from 11pm to 2am and Thursday to Saturday from 12pm to 3am.
Where: Goose Island, JVC and JBR
Contact: @gooseislandjvc, @gooseislandjbr
Goose and Gander
Holiday Inn Express Dubai Internet City is dedicated to a World Cup McGettigan’s fan experience at Goose & Gander. The activation transforms the beloved neighbourhood pub into the ultimate match-day destination with special food and beverage packages curated for the tournament. There’s also a special stay package starting from Dhs199 per room per night. Fans showing their team spirit by wearing their national team jersey on match days will also receive a 10% discount on their total bill.
Where: Goose and Gander, Holiday Inn Express, Dubai Internet City
Contact: gooseandgander.me
HBar
HBAR at The H Dubai is going 24 hours for the entire World Cup, showing all the matches from late kick-off to first light. Share a kick-off plate with the table, enjoy happy hour, and if you’re here before the sun rises, there’s breakfast. In between matches, you can keep yourself entertained with a scratch and win game.
Where: HBAR, The H Dubai, One Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact: 04 501 8620
The Irish Village
One of Dubai’s most iconic outdoor venues and a perennial favourite for major football tournaments. The garden-style setting, big screens and consistently lively crowd make it hard to leave – which is largely the point.
Where: Al Garhoud and Studio One Hotel
Contact: @theirishvillagedubai
JADE at FIVE Palm Jumeirah
JADE at FIVE Palm Jumeirah is transforming into the ultimate football viewing zone with selected games being screened live on large screens, complete with a live DJ, premium drink packages, and of course, that unmistakable FIVE energy. You can stay fuelled with flavour-packed Asian-inspired bites, ice-cold beers, and signature cocktails while soaking up every moment of the action.
Where: JADE at FIVE Palm Jumeirah
When: Select games screen live
Contact: 04 455 9989, @jadedubaiofficial
JB’s
JB’s, the popular sports bar and lounge at Amwaj Rotana, is doing much more than showing the game; it’s injecting additional excitement with its Predict the Score challenge. All you have to do is predict the score at least 10 minutes before kick-off for the chance to receive a 10% discount on your bill. Additionally, there’s a Burger & Brews deal which will see you enjoying a burger and pint for Dhs125. There’s also the Do It Like a Mexican promotion with tacos and a Corona for Dhs99. Going with a group of mates? The beer bucket will cost you Dhs154. If you’re really spending, target Dhs1,500 in one visit to win a complimentary one-night stay at the hotel, valid until the end of September.
Where: JB’s, Amwaj Rotana, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
Contact: @jbsgastropub
K-West Sports Bar
For those who want the energy of a proper match night without the sticky floors, K-West at Kempinski Palm Jumeirah offers a more polished take on live sport. Big screens, crafted cocktails and a refined crowd that still gets very loud when it matters.
Where: Kempinski Hotel Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah
Contact: @kwestdubai
Kickers
Set in Dubai Sports City and overlooking a proper football pitch, Kickers has its credentials well established. During the World Cup, all eyes will be on the big screens. Ice-cold drinks and a crowd that knows the game make this one worth the trip.
Where: Dubai Sports City, Al Hebiah Fourth
Contact: @kickersportsbars
Lock, Stock & Barrel
Lock, Stock & Barrel is going all out this World Cup, and it’s about to get loud. Fans attending can watch the match on giant screens while surrounded by football decor, flags, laser shows, CO2 cannons and the ever-famous balloon drops. And the fun doesn’t end once the whistle blows. There will be live bands, DJs, and Latin-inspired takeovers, guaranteed to make you stay on.
Where: JBR Lock, Business Bay Lock and Barsha Heights
Contact: @lockstockuae
Long’s Bar
A long-standing Dubai institution and one of the most reliable spots for live sport in the city. Wall-to-wall screens, a lively pub atmosphere and a crowd that always shows up for the big games – early kick-offs or late-night fixtures, Long’s has you covered.
Where: Tower’s Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact: @longsdubai
McCafferty’s JVC
The largest Irish bar in the world is always busy and during the World Cup, it goes up another gear entirely. Every match shown live, and if you’re still there after the final whistle, live music keeps the energy going.
Where: Circle Mall Rooftop, Jumeirah Village Circle
Contact: @mccaffertysjvc
Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen
Every match will be screened live at Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen across its two levels with live commentary throughout. And they got some great deals, too. The house package is priced at Dhs195 per person, while the premium package is Dhs245 with wines, spirits, cocktails and premium draught. Order 15 minutes before kick-off and enjoy until the final whistle. There’s also happy hour, which runs from 12pm to 8pm with drinks from Dhs36 – though you will need to be here before the kick-off.
Where: Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact: 058 599 4659, @mezzaninedubai
Offside
A crowd favourite at JA Ocean View Hotel, Offside screens all the live football alongside classic match-night bites – wings, pizzas, and great drinks deals. It’s also pet-friendly, so your four-legged companion can join in, or at least keep you entertained with some well-timed zoomies.
Where: JA Ocean View Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact: @offsidedxb
Ribs and Brews
The sports bar at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City will be running 24/7 over the World Cup complete with a digital dart game arena, a PlayStation FIFA gaming and fan zone and quiz games with amazing prizes up for grabs. There will be a live DJ on key match days, and there’s also a family seating area in the non-smoking section of the bar.
Where: Ribs and Brews, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, Dubai
Contact: @ribsandbrewsdxb
Spike Bar
For something a little more relaxed, Spike Bar at Emirates Golf Club offers outdoor seating overlooking the course, screens showing all the action and a laid-back vibe that makes it easy to spend the whole evening here.
Where: Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills 2
Contact: @spike.dubai
Seven Sports Bar
A multi-award-winning venue on The Palm with wall-to-wall screens and a vibrant atmosphere that makes it an easy call on match days. Settle in, find your angle and let the football take over.
Where: NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
Contact: @sevensportsbardubai
Savant⁶
Guests can enjoy live screenings at Savant⁶ throughout the World Cup at SO/Uptown Dubai complete with a dedicated menu of bar bites, match-day food and beverage specials, and breakfast options for early kick-offs. Get food platters for Dhs99, happy hour specials, and even breakfast for those early morning matches.
Contact: 050 405 2605, @savant6.dxb
Somerset’s Bar
Somerset’s Bar at Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai is a go-to for football fans, with HD screens showing every match throughout the tournament. Expect classic sports bar vibes, happy hour deals, pool tables, darts, and plenty of food and drinks to keep you going. It’s open daily until 3am. If you’re here during the opening ceremony, buy a drink and get a taco completely free.
Where: Somerset’s Bar, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai
Contact: @somersets_bar
The Coterie Ibn Battuta
For the World Cup, The Coterie Ibn Battuta has partnered with African + Eastern to launch Festiball at The Coterie Clubhouse by Stella Artois. Catch the game on giant screens and expect stadium-style energy complete with live entertainment, immersive activations and non-stop action. To keep your energy levels high, there’s a dedicated match-day food and drinks menu, including stacked burgers, pies, pastries and loaded chip cones alongside The Coterie’s signature à la carte menu. And on select matches, the energy kicks up a notch with CO2 cannons, ultras-style flags, live DJs, drums and more. Ladies can enjoy complimentary drinks before kick-off, and returning fans will unlock exclusive rewards and tournament-long experiences throughout the summer.
Where: The Coterie Ibn Battuta, Ibn Battuta Mall
Contact: @the.coterie.group
The Dubliner’s
A classic Irish pub in Garhoud with a loyal following built on years of live sport screenings and energetic match nights. Multiple screens, hearty pub fare and a sociable crowd that turns up reliably for the big games.
Where: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Al Garhoud
Contact: @dublinersdubai
The Yard Sports Bar
A comfortable, unfussy spot at Topgolf Dubai with screens throughout and a social crowd that keeps the energy up on game days. On the food front, there’s hot honey mozzarella sticks, Mexican street corn, and spiced beef with pineapple. Pair it with some refreshing sips which include watermelon breeze, frozen watermelon mojito and peach-berry cooler. Guests who book the viewing packages will receive a complimentary one-hour gameplay voucher – something to enjoy after the match. Oh, every table with a paid package will receive complimentary nachos during screenings. Yum.
Where: Emirates Golf Club, Topgolf Dubai, Emirates Hills
Cost: Standard fixtures – free; premium fixtures are Dhs200 per table, redeemable on f&b, headline fixtures are Dhs100 per person, fully redeemable.
Contact: @topgolfdubai, topgolfdubai.ae
Trophy Room
Sleeker than your average sports bar, Trophy Room at Fairmont Dubai still delivers a proper match-day feel. Multiple screens, great food and drinks, and a setting that makes the whole experience feel a bit more considered.
Where: Lobby Level, Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact: @trophyroom.dubai
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