There will be thousands of people in the UAE crowding around screens this Saturday as fans of Real Madrid and Barcelona watch their sides in action in El Clasico.
The two rivals look set to battle it out again for the La Liga title this season, with Barca making the stronger start under new boss Ernesto Valverde.
The Catalan giants hold an eight point lead over Zinedine Zidane’s side after 15 games.
Can Los Blancos – fresh off the back of their Club World Cup win in Abu Dhabi – continue their strong form at the Bernabeu?
With numerous places to witness the drama unfold, Sport360 has selected our pick of where to watch the game.
DUBAI
BARASTI
Where: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Al Sufouh Road – Jumeirah Beach
Promotions: A variety of deals on selected beverages.
Contact details: 043181313
Social media: Facebook
One of the best venues in Dubai to watch El Clasico.
The beach bar will be showing the match on its giant screen, and there will be eight new TVs positioned around the front bar area.
Food and beverages are served daily, with house beverages served from midday.
BIDI BONDI
Where: The Palm Shoreline
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages
Contact details: 044270515
Social media: Facebook
An Australian sports bar located on Palm Jumeirah, Bodi Bondi has a superb outdoor area and several flat screen TVs with projectors to allow for a more cinematic view of the game.
The nachos, chicken wings and ribs are highly recommended for hungry fans. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed.
KICKERS
Where: Dubai Sports City
Contact details: 044481592
Social media: Facebook
The fun will continue as Kickers shifts indoors for El Clasico.
It’s a great chance to unwind at the end of a working week, while at the same time, enjoying the live football and some highly quality entertained.
Kickers is open from 12 noon to midnight every day and offers something for everyone.
LOCK, STOCK & BARREL
Where: Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, Tecom and Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR
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 to watch the football.
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.
NEZESAUSSI GRILL
Where: Manzil Downtown and Address Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact details: 044285888
Social media: Nezesaussi
Ultimate sports bar to watch El Clasico in Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, Nezesaussi is the ideal habitat for all fans.
Its giant screens surrounding the bar make it a perfect venue to chill out and enjoy an après work drink.
REAL MADRID CAFE
Where: Jumeirah Beach Residence
Contact details: 042775625
Social media: Facebook
The home of the Real Madrid Supporters club in Dubai and definitely one of the best places to watch El Clasico if you’re a fan of Los Blancos.
Located down by Jumeirah Beach Residence, 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.
MCGETTIGANS, DUBAI AND ABU DHABI
Where: JLT, Madinat Jumeirah, World Trade Centre (all Dubai) and Al Raha Beach Hotel (Abu Dhabi)
Contact details: 043780800
Social media: McGettigans
McGettigans has seven bars in the UAE: four in Dubai, one in Fujairah, one in Al Ain and one in Abu Dhabi.
With reasonably priced food, the chicken wings are a winner and never fail to disappoint.
COOPER’S BAR
Where: Park Rotana
Promotions: Happy hour deals are daily from 12pm-12am offering 50% off selected beverages.
Contact details: 026573333
Social media: Facebook
One of the capital’s top sports bars, Cooper’s offers superb service and great choice of food and drink.
With four plasma screens, you’ll have a great view of El Clasico. ‘Cooper’s Nachos’ and ‘Fried Calamari’ are among the best dishes on offer.
SPORTSMANS ARMS
Where: Zayed Sports City
Contact details: 024034235
Social media: Facebook
Located in the International Tennis Stadium of Zayed Sports City, Sportsmans Arms is another great venue to watch the drama unfold in the capital.
The American/Irish concept restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy food after taking in the thrilling football action.
NRG SPORTS CAFE
Where: Le Meridien
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages
Contact details: 026446666
Social media: Facebook
Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, NRG Sports Café is one of the leading sports bars in the capital.
With a spacious surrounding and wide screen plasma televisions you won’t miss any of the action from El Clasico.
SEVILLE’S
Where: Pyramids at Wafi Mall
Contact details: 043244777
Social media: Facebook
Seville’s is a vibrant Spanish restaurant and bar with tapas, great al-fresco dining, and an abundant selection of regional specialty dishes created by Spanish chef Mariano Andres. It is home to FC Barcelona’s official fan club, so if you’re a Blaugrana aficionado, this is where you should be.
