Football’s biggest tournament is back, and venues across the UAE are preparing for a month of screenings, fan experiences, food offers and late-night celebrations. Running from June 11 to July 19, the FIFA World Cup 26™ will see fans gathering everywhere from traditional pubs and lively sports bars to beachfront venues and dedicated fan zones.
Dubai
UBK, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers
A long-time favourite among sports fans in JLT, UBK will be screening every match from the opening game through to the final.
UBK at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers is throwing open its doors for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with live screenings kicking off on June 11. Every group stage clash, every knockout thriller, every penalty shootout. All of it, live, loud, and exactly how football was meant to be watched.
Where: Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT
Bridgewater Tavern, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Bridgewater Tavern is going all in for the World Cup, transforming its venue into a stadium-inspired fan destination complete with a tunnel-style entrance experience, giant screens and live match screenings throughout the tournament.
The venue will serve a dedicated match-day menu featuring smash burgers, wings and loaded fries, while football-themed entertainment and activities add to the atmosphere. For those wanting to turn match night into a staycation, two dedicated packages are available. The Match Night Experience includes a Deluxe Room stay, AED 300 in food and beverage credit and guaranteed match seating from AED 550++, while the Ultimate Fan Package offers premium seating, AED 500 credit, breakfast, executive lounge access and spa discounts from AED 995++.
Where: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, Business Bay
Palm Arena 2.0, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah
Launching on June 11, Palm Arena 2.0 is returning bigger and better just in time for football season. Located at Palm West Beach, the venue combines live sports screenings with entertainment features including PlayStation gaming stations, darts and live DJ performances.
Multiple large-format screens ensure you won’t miss a moment of the action, while daily happy hour offers, game-night deals and a gastropub-style menu make it an easy choice for groups looking to settle in for an evening of football.
Where: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach
Offside, JA Ocean View Hotel
With 29 HD screens, including two of the largest in the area, Offside remains one of JBR’s most popular sports-viewing venues.
Throughout the tournament, fans can enjoy special Heineken promotions, including pints for AED 40, four-pint bundles for AED 150 and buckets of five bottles for AED 150. A loyalty competition offers the chance to win prizes including a Heineken Blade Machine Starter Kit and bar tabs worth up to AED 1,000.
Add interactive darts, pool tables and a pet-friendly terrace, and you’ve got a venue built for football season.
Where: JA Ocean View Hotel, The Walk, JBR
The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
The Croft is giving football fans a reason to pay attention to every single match. Throughout the tournament, guests can submit score predictions before kick-off, with the participant recording the most correct results by the final winning an AED 10,000 bar tab redeemable across the hotel’s venues.
Alongside six indoor screens, guests can enjoy British pub favourites and drinks starting from AED 17.
Where: Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina
Joe’s Backyard, Dubai Festival City & Jumeirah Islands
Joe’s Backyard will screen every FIFA World Cup fixture live across both its Dubai Festival City and Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse locations.
One of its standout features is a dedicated breakfast offering for early kick-offs, with Dubai Festival City introducing a special World Cup breakfast menu created exclusively for the tournament. Match-day deals include a bucket of five Budweisers served with nachos for AED 179 and a pint paired with Joe’s classic cheeseburger for AED 99.
Where: Dubai Festival City and Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse
The Pub, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
For those who enjoy football in a traditional pub setting, The Pub at Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek offers one of the city’s most established British-style atmospheres.
The venue will broadcast every televised World Cup fixture while running football-themed promotions including “Call the Score”, where successful predictions can win a complimentary bucket of hops. Guests can also enjoy 2-for-1 selected beverages during half-time through the venue’s “Half-Time Rush” promotion.
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
Loca Dubai
Known for its lively atmosphere, Mexican-inspired menu and signature margaritas, Loca will screen every FIFA World Cup match throughout the tournament.
Fans can settle in with tacos, nachos, sharing platters and ice-cold drinks while watching the action alongside fellow supporters. Expect special match-day promotions throughout the competition.
Where: Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
Abu Dhabi
Belgian Café Yas Island
Belgian Café Yas Island is taking football season seriously, operating 24 hours a day throuFootball season is taking over Yas Island this summer as Belgian Café Yas Island transforms into a round the clock match day destination, bringing fans together for over a month of live screenings, themed activations, late night dining, and lively football atmosphere. Operating 24 hours a day throughout the tournament period, Belgian Café Yas Island will become one of the island’s go to hubs for football fans looking to catch every match live, whether over breakfast kick offs, late night fixtures, or post match celebrations.
Fans arriving in their team’s colours or jersey will receive their first drink on the house, while dedicated breakfast and late-night menus cater to matches taking place across different time zones. Interactive competitions include “Predict the Score”, with prizes worth up to AED 1,000, alongside a “Spin the Wheel” activation offering instant rewards.
Where: Yas Plaza Hotels, Yas Island
Nalu Match Days, Hudayriyat Island
Nalu is launching its first dedicated football screening experience in partnership with Heineken. Running from June 11 to July 19, Nalu Match Days transforms the popular venue into an indoor football hub featuring live screenings, sharing platters, drinks packages and a lively social atmosphere. Guests can choose between the main dining area or a more intimate VIP lounge experience with larger screens.
Food highlights include the FIFA Sharing Platter featuring tacos, chicken wings, fries, guacamole and olives for AED 169.
Where: Nalu Restaurant, Hudayriyat Island
Loca Abu Dhabi
Football fans in the capital can also catch every FIFA World Cup fixture at Loca’s Abu Dhabi outpost.
The venue will combine live screenings with its popular menu of Mexican favourites, sharing plates, signature margaritas and special tournament promotions, creating a lively atmosphere for fans throughout the competition.
Where: The Galleria, Abu Dhabi
