There will be thousands of people in the UAE crowding around screens next Saturday as Atletico and Real Madrid battle it out for Champions League glory.
With numerous places to witness the drama unfold, Sport360 has selected our pick of where to watch the big game.
REAL MADRID CAFE
Where: Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: 042775625
The home of the Real Madrid Supporters club in Dubai and definitely the best place to watch the final if you’re a fan of Los Blancos. Located down by JBR, the café looks out on to The Walk and makes for a picturesque setting while watching two of the best teams in the world battle it out.
Real Madrid Cafe.
CASA DE TAPAS
Where: Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club
Promotions: Bucket of five beverages for Dhs 99
Contact details: 044161800
Social media: Facebook
Casa De Tapas is the home of the Atletico Madrid FanClub UAE. If you are a supporter of Diego Simeone’s side, then this would be the ideal place to watch the final.
You can enjoy a relaxed view of the game on a HD wide screen whilst enjoying exclusive offers on beverages and tapas.
Casa De Tapas.
KICKERS SPORTS BAR
Where: Dubai Sports City
Promotions: 33% off bill between 3pm-7pm on Sunday-Thursday
Contact details: 04 453 5200
Social media: Facebook
One of the best venues in Dubai to watch the Champions League final. Kickers is showing the match live on its 15 televisions. There is an impressive choice of drinks available, while on the food front, the ‘Sweet Potato Fries’ and ‘Fatty – The Survivor’ are up there with the best in town. It’s the perfect location for football fans, especially those who fancy a quick kickaround afterwards.
Kickers.
VELOCITY
Where: JW Marriot Marquis, Sheikh Zayed Rd
Contact details: 044140000
Social media: Facebook
Velocity is not a traditional sports bar, it’s an entertainment destination bar and lounge. Sports, live music and great service are the key pillars of Velocity, making it versatile, dynamic and entertaining!
For the final, Velocity has a menu that is packed full of dishes perfect for sharing with friends. This includes quesadillas, nachos, and buffalo wings. They have beverage packages and a signature snack menu that is a long-standing favourite of our new and regular customers.
Velocity.
BARASTI
Where: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Al Sufouh Road
Promotions: A variety of deals on selected beverages
Contact details: 043181313
Social media: Facebook
One of the most popular venues to watch the final. The beach bar will show the match on its giant screen, and there will be eight TVs positioned around the front bar area. Food and beverages are served daily, with house beverages served from midday.
Barasti.
NEZESAUSSI
Where: Lobby level of Manzil Downtown Dubai on Emaar Boulevard
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages!
Contact details: 044285888
Social media: Facebook
Nezesaussi is a premier spot to watch the game with 19 televisions located around the sports bar and even some screens in the washrooms so you won’t miss a glimpse of the action.
Flags, jerseys, boots, balls, trophies and other memorabilia are scattered around the interior, giving Nezesaussi a proper sports feel, while the open cooking station adds a dash of modern style.
Nezesaussi.
BIDI BONDI
Where: The Palm Shoreline
Promotions: Four beverages and a main course for AED 140
Contact details: 044535421
Social media: Facebook
An Australian sports bar located on Palm Jumeirah, Bidi Bondi has a great outdoor area and several flat screen TV’s with projectors to allow for a more cinematic view of the games. The nachos, chicken wings and ribs are highly recommended for hungry and drained fans. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed!
Bidi Bondi.
HARD ROCK CAFE
Where: Dubai Festival City Mall
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages
Contact details: 042328900
Social media: Facebook
The Hard Rock Café is based in a superb location in Dubai Festival City and offers a fantastic setting that unsurprisingly draws big crowds. Large attendances were a regular feature during the La Liga season, and will surely continue as Real Madrid and Atletico battle it out for European glory.
Hard Rock Cafe.
McGETTIGANS
Where: Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai World Trade Centre
Contact details: 043780800
Social media: Facebook
McGettigans has two bars in Dubai, with plans of opening two more before the end of the year. Depending on where you’re based, McGettigan’s at JLT and DWC boast a great atmosphere and the chicken wings never fail to disappoint!
McGettigan’s.
DOUBLE DECKERS
Where: Al Safa Street
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages
Contact details: 043211111
Social media: Facebook
Situated near Dubai Mall, Double Deckers is a pleasant sports bar with a big screen for sports enthusiasts. Depending on whether your team wins or loses, it is obliged to stay and watch the live band sing deep into the night. Perfect for fans with a penchant for post-match karaoke. ‘We are the Champions’ is sure to be a favourite.
Double Deckers.
BIGGLES
Where: Millennium Airport Hotel
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages
Contact details: 047028888
Social media: Facebook
This diner takes its delicious shepherd’s pie and football seriously, so where better to watch the tournament unfold?
Biggles.
LOCK, STOCK & BARREL
Where: Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, Tecom
Contact details: 0568347286
Social media: Facebook
Tecom’s newest bar quickly gained a reputation for its plethora of sports screens combined with an on-trend urban vibe, which is the perfect Spanish backdrop for the final.
The 8,000sqm venue encompasses 11 TV screens, two fully stocked bars, one music stage and a menu full of Southern American classics from Maryland-style blue crab cakes to mac’n’cheese.
Lock, Stock and Barrel.
YESTERDAY’S BAR
Where: Sheraton Downtown Dubai
Contact details: 043169726
Social media: Facebook
If you’re after a place that has a great atmosphere and good food, then head to Yesterday’s!
Fans will be able to watch the game on six 47-inch televisions as well as three big screens. So wherever you’re standing, you will get a clear view of all goals, cards and incidents during the games.
And if you’re after something different, then why not challenge your friends to a game of billiards, darts or table football which are all available inside the venue?
Yesterdays.
LEVEL 41
Where: Media One Hotel
Contact details: 044271000
Social media: Facebook
Level 41 is a great spot to watch the Champions League final if you are living near the Marina or Media City. It is situated in the impressive Media One Hotel and is designed to suit all football fans’ needs.
Be sure to get down early to secure the best seats in the house in front of the giant screens. The burgers are their specialty so try them out if this is your chosen destination for the match.
UBK
Where: Movenpick, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Promotions: Special prices for buckets of beverages
Contact details: 044380000
Social media: Facebook
With its dim-lighted ambiance, UBK is a must for football fans. It’s reasonably cheap drinks and food makes for an economical evening while watching your team compete at the pinnacle of European football. The ‘Classic Nachos’ are the perfect boost at the end of a relaxing weekend.
UBK.
QUBE SPORTS BAR
Where: Meydan Racecourse
Promotions:
Contact details: 043813780
Social media: Facebook
The Qube Sports Bar in Meydan is beginning to start a trend. The revolutionary sports bar is a massive fan of football and attracts large crowds for all the big games.
Qube offers a sophisticated setting, a unique four-sided giant projection cube in high definition, 16 big screen TVs and games tables, including pool, shuffleboard, fussball and darts.
Qube Sports Bar.
CARTERS
Where: Wafi
Promotions: Beverages starting from Dhs 25
Contact details: 043244100
Social media: Facebook
Located in the Wafi, all football fans are expected to follow the action at this venue in the hope that their beloved team can lift the coveted trophy. The spacious bar area means fans can relax and enjoy the excitement, while the Peppered Fillet is a strong contender for the best dish in town.
Carters.
