There will be millions of people in the UAE crowding around screens throughout Euro 2016 as we are treated to a summer festival of football.
With many venues in Dubai to watch the tournament and take in mouth-watering action, Sport360 has selected our pick of where to watch the Championships.
BARASTI
One of the most popular venues to watch Euro 2016. The beach bar will show all matches on their giant screen, and there will be eight TVs positioned around the front bar area. Food and beverages are served daily.
Tel: 043181313
Barasti.
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 – and enjoy a wide selection of drinks, with special promotions on premium Belgian beverages during the tournament.
A special bar menu includes a selection of all-time favourites alongside mini versions of classics such as Tuna Tartar and Filet American.
Tel: 04 372 2323
Web: Cafe Belge Facebook
DOUBLE DECKER
Hop on board the famous Double Decker Pub, a Dubai institution, for this year’s biggest football event.
Catch all the action without leaving Dubai. Featuring the spacious interiors of the pub in addition to the outdoor area, watch your favourite teams play on huge screens. Matched with the best deals on food and beverages including VIP packages, in-house games and exciting prizes to be won.
Open from 12:00 noon to 02:00 regularly and from 19:30 during Ramadan.
Tel: 04 321 1111
Web: Double Decker Dubai Facebook
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB
Swing by Dubai’s Emirates Golf Club’s dedicated Football Central venue which is the perfect place for people who love football.
Catch all the tournament matches live between June 10 and July 10.
Cheer on your team as they compete for European football’s biggest prize live on 22 LED TVs and two big screens. Enjoy a host of food and beverage offers, prebook a table or simply turn up on the night, as you make Football Central your football venue of choice this summer.
Tel: 04 417 9999
Web: Emirates Golf Club
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.
For Euro 2016 matches, this is a totally rocking environment in which to catch every game, where up to 310 people can be seated in the main restaurant with a further 50 in the VIP room.
Tel: 04 232 8900
Web: Hard Rock Cafe Dubai
MEDIA ONE HOTEL
ON42 (Level 42) at Dubai’s Media One Hotel boasts three big screens and nine flat screen TV’s so you won’t miss a kick.
Authentic stadium seating is available as well as an indoor pitch that you can reserve prior to the match to challenge your team mates for a three a-side game. We also have VIP areas if you wish to have your own spot and don’t miss daily ‘predict the score contests’ to win great prizes. ON42 will be open every match day one hour prior to kick-off of the first game.
Tel: 04 427 1000
Web: Media One Hotel
LAKEVIEW
Located at the iconic Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Lakeview will be screening every single Euro 2016 game Cheer on your favourite team while enjoying a fantastic selection of beverage deals. Opt for one of Lakeview’s fun sharing platters during the match.
Don’t miss Lakeview’s ‘Guess the Score’ competition before each game.
Test your expert knowledge and predict the final score before each match starts for a chance to win a dinner for four people.
Tel: 04 295 6000
Web: Lakeview Dubai Creek
URBAN BAR AND KITCHEN
Catch Euro 2016 action at Urban Bar & Kitchen at the Movenpick Hotel JLT.
All the games will be shown and 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 with every game shown.
Tel: 04 438 0000
Web: UBK
VELOCITY
Located in JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay, Velocity sports bar will transport viewers to Euro 2016 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.
Between matches, 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
McGETTIGAN’S
Watch all of the Euro 2016 matches at McGettigan’s two superbly 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)
McGettigan’s.
THE HUDDLE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Enjoy an attractive Cashback offer of spend Dh100 and get Dh30 back along with a variety of daily promotions during Euro 2016 at Huddle, Bur Dubai.
Huddle will be open from 12:00 noon to 03:00 daily; however during the month of Ramadan the opening timings will be from 17:00 to 03:00am daily.
Catch the Euro 2016 matches on 23 HD screens varying from 42 inch to 55 inch in addition to a 165-inch digital wall and 100-inch diamond screen.
Tel: 050 100 7065
Huddle Sports Bar & Grill.
ABU DHABI CITY GOLF CLUB
Offering a spacious refurbished clubhouse as well as amazing food and beverage deals throughout the month of the Euros, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club is the place to be if you live in the heart of the UAE capital.
The top five beverages will be priced at Dh80, guaranteed to be the best value in Abu Dhabi.
With six HD TVs located in the clubhouse and three giant screens in air conditioned outdoor areas, we’ll have every second covered. No need to book, just turn up.
Tel: 02 445 9600
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club.
BLUE SKY
Don’t miss a kick of the Euros at Blu Sky Lounge & Grill, located in Abu Dhabi’s Southern Sun Hotel.
Recently awarded ‘Best Sports Bar’, the venue is showing all the matches live on full HD screens. Enjoy special offers and happy hour prices starting from Dh18.
A safe ride home is just a tap away. Download the CAREEM app to book your ride home after watching the game at Blu Sky, the ultimate Euros 2016 destination. Save 50 per cent off your first ride with the code: FROMBLUSKY
Tel: 02 418 2581
BELGIAN CAFE
Are you ready for Euro 2016?
You can catch all the games from France live in the amazing Belgian Cafe at the Novotel Gate Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
Enjoy the amazing atmosphere of every game in perfect surroundings, along with the famous Belgian beverages and special food promotions throughout the tournament while cheering on your team. Why not test your skills against the keeper on our target wall, score some goals and win some great prizes, proving there’s something for everyone.
Tel: 02 508 9761
NRG SPORTS CAFE
The 15th European Championships is just around the corner. From June 10, 24 teams will compete for the 2016 title and will all share a dream to make it to the final on July 10.
NRG Sports Cafe at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is screening all live matches on 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 gather to cheer their favorite teams and to enjoy some quality food and beverages.
Tel: 02 644 6666
NRG Sports Cafe.
THE TAVERN
As EURO 2016 is set to kick off, join us at The Tavern to watch all the matches. If you are looking for the perfect spot to watch the tournament, look no further.
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. Try your luck at the bar with scratch and win cards or enter our daily raffle to predict the winning team.
Tel: 02 677 3333
The Tavern.
KEMPINSKI HOTEL AJMAN
A combination of an American diner and English pub with cosy corners and billiard tables, World Cup Sports Bar is bringing you all of the exciting Euro 2016 football matches on three large screens.
Other offers include daily lucky draws with exciting prizes, a menu bursting with speciality dishes prepared on live-cooking stations, ensuring there are plenty of reasons to settle down in front of one of the giant screens in the World Cup Bar. Open daily from 18:00-02:00.
Tel: 06 714 5582
DUBAI SPORTS CITY
The Fanfest will take place inside the Sports City dome.
The Emirates Neon Group, in association with Dubai Sports City, opens the Sports Village venue’s doors with its Football Fanfest for Euro 2016 supporters.
As well as offering up a feast of football on large HD LED screens, the Fanfest will also feature interactive activities and raffle draws between matches and during half-time breaks and are providing a number of food and beverage deals.
Subject to Iftar timings, happy hour runs from 10pm to 11pm every night with tickets priced at Dh60 per person, Dh10 for entry and Dh50 for food and drinks. Tickets and season passes are available via https://dubai.platinumlist.net/.
Tel / email: 055 4705 414 / [email protected]
Web: www.footballfanfestdxb.com
