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
OUI Sports Bar & REDROOF at Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
If you’re looking for one venue that covers everything from sunrise kick-offs to post-match celebrations, Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis has created a dual-venue World Cup experience running from June 11 to July 19. Between OUI Sports Bar and REDROOF, fans can follow the action from the first match of the day through to late-night screenings and rooftop gatherings.
At OUI Sports Bar, football fans can catch every major fixture in a lively, family-friendly setting. Early matches are paired with a breakfast buffet available from 5am, including unlimited tea, coffee and juices for AED 70. Prime-time fixtures between 8pm and 11pm are available with a minimum spend of AED 150, while quiz nights, score prediction challenges and interactive fan activations add to the atmosphere throughout the tournament.
For those who prefer a more elevated viewing experience, REDROOF combines live match screenings with city views, rooftop dining and DJ entertainment. Guests can enjoy match packages including two drinks from AED 100, while table reservations start from AED 500. The venue remains open until 4am, making it ideal for late-night fixtures and post-match celebrations.
Where: Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis
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
Goose & Gander at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Internet City
Football fans looking to settle in for the entire tournament will want to add Goose & Gander to their list. The popular McGettigan’s experience at Holiday Inn Express Dubai Internet City is transforming into a dedicated World Cup hub, screening every match live across 17 large screens.
Special food and beverage offers will run throughout the competition, including Cod & Chips with a house drink for AED 110, Shepherd’s Pie with a house drink for AED 100, English Breakfast with tea or coffee for AED 80, and sharing platters with drinks from AED 150.
One of the biggest draws is the Stay & Watch package, which allows guests to skip the late-night drive home after those early-hours kick-offs. Starting from AED 199 per room per night, the package includes an overnight stay and breakfast the following morning.
Fans showing up in their national team jersey will also receive 10% off their total bill during match days.
Where: Goose & Gander, Holiday Inn Express Dubai Internet City
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
Belgian Beer Café at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai
Belgian Beer Café at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai is rolling out the green carpet for football’s biggest stage. From 11th to 19th July, the venue becomes Dubai’s ultimate World Cup destination, a place where cold Belgian draught, giant screens, and serious football energy collide for unmissable matchday viewing.
Two giant projectors and 11 full HD screens mean there isn’t a bad seat in the house, every goal, every save, and every moment of drama plays out in full, glorious detail, no matter where you’re sitting.
The kitchen has put together a sports-themed menu built for match day: think loaded nachos, crispy wings, and generous sharing platters, all designed to pair perfectly with Belgian draught hops. Add hops bucket deals and draught hops specials into the mix, and this is one viewing party that takes care of everything
The venue will also be dressed in World Cup props throughout the activation, creating a full-on tournament atmosphere from the moment guests walk in. And for those who want to take their football passion a step further, Belgian Beer Café is hosting its very own FIFA Fantasy League. Guests can register directly at the venue, build their squad, and compete for prizes, including staycations and brunches, because watching the World Cup is great, but winning something while you do it is even better.
FIFA World Cup Screenings at Speakeasy
Catch every FIFA World Cup match live at Speakeasy, Sheraton The Walk, Dubai in the heart of JBR. Football fans can enjoy match-day sharing platters paired with a Bucket of 6 Bottles for AED 230, including the One-Meter Hot Dog, Offside Meat Platter, and Side Kick Veggie Platter. A standalone Bucket of 6 Bottles is also available for AED 200 throughout the tournament, alongside additional F&B offers during every screening.
Where: Speakeasy, Sheraton The Walk, Dubai
Reservations: +971 4 315 3838
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
