Calling all football fans! The year’s most anticipated sporting event is finally here! The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be taking place in Qatar from 20th November. Millions of fans are expected to travel all the way to Qatar to see their favorite footballer live but many will also be gathering together in neighboring countries and watching the matches together. UAE, especially Dubai, is an influx of footie fans who are much more excited for this anticipated event.
Here are the best places football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Dubai:
1. Majlis Al Sultan
Majlis Al Sultan is one of the best places in Dubai to watch live sports, and it is also one of the most popular places to watch the FIFA World Cup. Its Al Wasl branch has private screens for each table to enhance your experience, whereas the Me'aisem branch has seven LCDs dotted along the outlet for an unparalleled viewing experience. You can savor an unrivaled selection of fantastic Mediterranean cuisine, including pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and grilled platters. Order refreshing signature mocktails and fresh juices to round out your evening.
Location: Al Ferdous 3, Al Wasl Road | City Center Me’aisem (near Dubai Sports City)
Timings: 09:00 am – 03:00 am
Price: Group Stages & Round 16 stands – AED 75 (minimum spend)
Quarters, semis, and finals AED 125 (minimum spend)
2. Qube Sports Bar
Qube Sports Bar in Meydan is one of the most popular sports bars in Dubai for watching the FIFA World Cup 2022. Make the most of their special menu, which includes light bites and refreshing beverages. The massive cubical screen in the center of the pub allows you to watch the game from any angle. The FIFA combos will start at AED 160 and include house beverages throughout the World Cup. Visitors should be aware that for a special FIFA World Cup screening, a minimum spend of AED 200 per person is required.
Location: Mezzanine Floor, The Boat House at The Meydan Hotel
Timings: 12:00 pm - 02:00 am | 12:00 pm - 03:00 am(weekends)
Price: AED 430
3. Fan City, Expo City Dubai
Expo City Dubai will also have two action-packed fan zones where nearly 12,500 spectators will be able to watch all FIFA World Cup matches live. From Sunday, November 20, Fan City at Jubilee Park will be able to accommodate 10,000 visitors. The World Cup fan zone at Expo City will have jumbo screens and an exciting lineup of entertainment, including table-top games, agility courses, foot volley courts, penalty kick activations, face-painting, and DJs spinning decks during half-time. Al Wasl Plaza will provide an immersive game experience by projecting in-game graphics across the Al Wasl dome, in addition to team anthems, a flag-raising ceremony, and pre- and post-game entertainment. The VIP Experience at Al Wasl Plaza will be available beginning December 5. The VIP hospitality packages and VVIP box seats at the venue can comfortably seat 2,500 fans. All hospitality guests receive a one-day Expo City Dubai Attraction Pass valid until December 31, 2022.
Location: Expo City Dubai
Timings: Jubilee Park- 05:00 pm – 01:30 am(weekdays) 12:00 pm – 01:30 am (weekends)
Price: AED 30 (Jubilee Park)
4. Buffalo Wings & Rings
Buffalo Wings & Rings is a popular sports fan joint where you can watch a game of football while munching on delicious food. Which is why it is the perfect spot to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Dubai. You can expect huge screen, multiple HD televisions, casual American cuisine, a daily happy hour, and a chilled environment to watch every minute of the game. They can also arrange group viewing parties with special packages to suit every budget. You can indulge in delicious traditional, breaded, boneless, or crispy wings with more than 12 sauce options with varying flavors and spice levels including sweet BBQ, sweet siracha, buffalo, lemon pepper, honey mustard, sesame ginger teriyaki and many more.
Location: DIFC and Cluster U, JLT
Timings: 12:00 pm – 03:00 am
Price: AED 230
5. Jumeirah Emirates Towers Arena
The Jumeirah Lake Towers has created an extravagant experience for FIFA World Cup 2022 fans. The outdoor Arena, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Museum of the Future, can accommodate up to 500 people per night, combining state-of-the-art screens, private lounges, and live performances for luxury-loving football fans. Reiner Lupfer, Executive Chef, has curated an international cuisine menu specifically for the Arena, so that fans can choose from a decadent menu of international cuisines and stand-out dishes to keep them energized until the final whistle. As if that weren't enough, award-winning hospitality company 7 Management will create a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience for the month-long celebration. Your football watching experience is going to be one of a kind here, one that you’ll remember forever!
Location: ground-floor, Plaza Terrace, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Downtown Dubai
6. Mega Fan Zone, Soho Garden
Soho Garden is preparing to welcome football fans in Dubai in a unique way to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022. It is one of the most exciting places to watch this much-anticipated game series. The mega fan zone has a capacity of 3,000 people and will broadcast the games on large screens throughout the venue. There are a variety of seating options available, including VIP booths for a more intimate viewing experience. Aside from the football, guests can enjoy a culinary feast, competitions, live performances, and upbeat DJ sets.
Location: Racecourse, Grandstand, Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba 1
7. Bai Bar & Terrace
Watch all the FIFA World Cup 2022 action live at the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Canal View's BAI Bar and Terrace. You wouldn't want to watch football anywhere else with a 144-inch LED screen outside and 75-inch screens inside. If you correctly predict the FIFA World Cup 2022 winners, you could win some exciting prizes. Furthermore, the venue will offer daily food and beverage promotions such as buckets of hops, match day happy hour, and fantastic food.
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View, Business Bay
Timings: 12:30 pm – 01:00 am
