Manchester City and Manchester United come face-to-face for the first time this season on Saturday, with both teams sat pretty at the top of the table with 100% records.
Things have changed since last season, with new managers and a host of new high-profile players, all of which only makes the fixture more mouth-watering.
Here are a few places Sport360 suggests you could go to see the action live.
McGETTIGAN’S
The game will be shown across McGettigan’s two popular Dubai locations, either in JLT or DWTC, as well as in its vibrant Abu Dhabi venue too.
Enjoy two giant screens, a fully-air conditioned tent and over 20 HD plasma screen TVs in JLT.
McGettigan’s DWTC, meanwhile, boasts three giant screens and over 20 HD plasma screen TVs, with the capital location also offering 20 HD plasma screens.
Tel: 04 378 0800 (JLT)
Tel: 800 6247 (DWTC)
Tel: 02 652 4333 (Abu Dhabi)
McGettigans.
MEDIA ONE HOTEL
Garden on 8 at Dubai’s Media One Hotel will be showing the match on its terrace.
Food and drink offers will be available before, during and after the match to keep your mouth moist and belly full.
Tel: 04 427 1000
Web: Media One Hotel
BARASTI
One of the most popular venues to watch football in the UAE, Barasti will be showing the match on its number of screens across the upstairs bar and the giant screen on its decking.
Food and beverages are served daily, too.
Tel: 043181313
Web: Barasti Facebook
Barasti.
NRG SPORTS CAFE
NRG Sports Cafe at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi has 14 screens across the venue as well as the largest outdoor screen in Abu Dhabi which is placed in the central garden.
Football fans can also enjoy some quality food and beverages.
Tel: 02 644 6666
NRG.
THE HUDDLE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Huddle in Bur Dubai boasts 23 HD screens varying from 42 inch to 55 inch in addition to a 165-inch digital wall and 100-inch diamond screen.
Every angle of the Manchester derby will be covered at the venue.
Tel: 050 100 7065z
The Huddle Sports & Bar Grill.
THE TAVERN
You can enjoy great pub grub and sharing platters as well as a selection of beverages at this bar in the Sheraton on the Corniche.
Soak up the atmosphere and watch the matches on six screens including a 100” TV display.
Tel: 02 677 3333
The Tavern.
CAFE BELGE
Football fans heading to the Cafe Belge terrace at The Ritz-Carlton in the Dubai International Financial Centre district can catch all the exciting on-pitch action on the 11.4sq meter screen – one of the biggest in DIFC.
You can enjoy a wide selection of drinks, with special promotions on premium Belgian beverages.
Tel: 04 372 2323
Web: Cafe Belge Facebook
Cafe Belge.
HARD ROCK CAFE
Dubai’s Hard Rock Cafe features an iconic stage, whilst the bar, lounge and terrace articulate the energy of the Hard Rock brand.
Accessories, glassware, gift items and limited edition T-Shirts designed by artists such as Eric Clapton are available are available at the Rock Shop.
Tel: 04 232 8900
Web: Hard Rock Cafe Dubai
Hard Rock Cafe.
URBAN BAR AND KITCHEN
As ever, Urban Bar & Kitchen at the Movenpick Hotel JLT will be showing this weekend’s big one.
Football fans can soak up the atmosphere, enjoy some hearty bar classics, grab some drinks and watch the game as they cheer their team on to glory.
Boasting a whopping 23 screens, two HD projectors and three newly renovated private booth areas; premium viewing is guaranteed and fans will never miss a moment of the derby.
Tel: 04 438 0000
Web: UBK
ABU DHABI CITY GOLF CLUB
Offering a spacious refurbished clubhouse as well as amazing food and beverage deals, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club is the place to be if you live in the heart of the UAE capital.
With six HD TVs located in the clubhouse and three giant screens in air conditioned outdoor areas, every second is covered. No need to book, just turn up.
Tel: 02 445 9600
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club.
DOUBLE DECKER
Hop on board the famous Double Decker Pub, a Dubai institution, for the first Manchester derby of the season.
Featuring the spacious interiors of the pub in addition to the outdoor area, you can watch the match on the venue’s big screens.
Tel: 04 321 1111
Web: Double Decker Dubai Facebook
Double Decker.
LAKEVIEW
Located at the iconic Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Lakeview offers a fantastic selection of beverage deals and sharing platters.
Tel: 04 295 6000
Web: Lakeview Dubai Creek
Lakeview.
VELOCITY
Located in JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay, Velocity sports bar will transport viewers to Manchester with multiple large LED screens, surround sounds in the fan-zone and a special football menu, which offers a selection of satisfying bar bites and beverage packages.
Pre-match, half-time and post-match Velocity will keep guests entertained with a variety of sports inspired games such as foosball, PlayStation and a full-size photo wall where sports enthusiasts can capture moments with friends.
Tel: 04 414 0000
Web: Velocity
Velocity.
