15 of the Best Restaurants to Watch the 2018 World Cup in Dubai

Wondering where the best places are to watch the 2018 World Cup in Dubai? We've got you covered. In honor of the special occasion, we've rounded up the best venues for you to book in advance so you don't miss a single minute of the games.


The Restaurant at The Address

Downtown Dubai

Address Boulevard is where football fever meets irresistible flavour! You are invited to celebrate the exciting FIFA World Cup 2018 tournament at The Game Room at "The Restaurant".

Revel in the avant-garde décor and lively conversations as you enjoy two Wagyu
Beef Sliders and two pints of premium hops, starting two hours before every game.

  • Date: June 14 to July 15, 2018
  • Time: During the FIFA World Cup 2018 matches – no specific time will apply
  • Price: AED 210 per person

Book your table at The Restaurant


Icon Bar & Lounge

Dubai Media City

If you’re not already a football fan, now’s the time to start being one – or at least pretending to be. It’s World Cup time at Icon Bar!

They have installed brand new TVs in every corner of space, giving punters a 360 degree view of the action. In honor of the World Cup, Icons Bar will also be hosting a number of engaging games such as "Football Juggling Competitions", "Football quizzes" and "Take a selfie with the Icon World Cup".

Happy Hour

  • 50% off on selected drinks from 17:00 – 20:00 (Saturday to Thursday)
  • 30% off on selected drinks from 15:00 - Midnight (Friday)

Bucket Deal

Enjoy the beer bucket promotion during live world cup matches at Icon Bar! A bucket of Budweiser is being served for AED 110

Take a Selfie with The Cup

Icons Bar has a replica of the World Cup trophy, diners can take a selfie with the cup and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #IconBarDMC and every week a lucky winner will get a free weekend stay.

Football Juggling Competition

An hour before each game Icons Bar will run football juggling competitions. So if you juggle:

  • 50 times: you get a free brew
  • 100 times: you get a free burger
  • 150 times: a brew + a burger
  • 300 times: a free weekend stay for 2 pax at the hotel
  • Best juggler of the month ll bring home the World Cup trophy

Guess the Score

Before each game, Icons will be distrubting "guess the score" cards", whoever guess right gets a free beer.

Book your table at Icon Bar & Lounge


Soho Garden

Nad Al Sheba

Soho Garden is transforming their cosmopolitan enclave into the ultimate World Cup Football hang out this summer. Soho Garden will bring a strong essence of the retro football years as we display all 64 games live and in stereo on multiple cinema screens throughout the venue from June 14th.

They know you'll be craving those fan-favorites during the world cup season so they have put together a menu that will not disappoint. Indulge in burgers, nachos, flatbreads and many more mouthwatering dishes to please your appetite.

No need to wonder where to go after the games as Soho Garden will bring you Dubai's best DJs every night from June 17th for post-match parties until 2am.

Time: 4:00pm-2:00am

Book your table at Soho Garden


Copper Dog

Dubai Marina

The heavily anticipated Football World Cup 2018 finally hits the world's big screens on Thursday 14th June! Where better to embrace the action than your home away from home favorite Copper Dog.

Copper Dog is kicking off World Cup Fever on Thursday 14 th June with some unrivaled offers. Round up your group and head down into the heart of the action and enjoy:

  • Budweiser bucket: 6 bottles for AED 200
  • Budweiser bucket: 18 bottles for AED 550
  • House spirits & wines for AED 40
  • 20% discount on their new special summer menu

As the competition continues they plan to ramp up the fun with an all-inclusive package. During the Quarter finals, Semifinals & final match they will have an all-inclusive food and drink offer for AED 350 for 4 hours.

Book your table at Copper Dog


The Scene by Simon Rimmer

Dubai Marina

Enjoy every World Cup match at The Scene's dedicated indoor summer garden. Offers include five drinks for Dhs175, a dedicated area for ladies offering unlimited drinks and two courses for Dhs149, free drinks for every red card shown, plus the chance to win a signed jersey from either Ronaldo, Michael Owen or the 1966 World Cup-winning England team.

Time: Daily from 8:00am-2:00am

Book your table at The Scene


Cafe Belge

DIFC

Are you a Belgian national living in Dubai? Cafe Belge is the place for you this football season. Belgian nationals will be able to get a 40 percent discount (if you can prove your nationality) on food and drinks during Belgium’s matches.

Time: 12:00pm-2:00am.

Book your table at Cafe Belge


Le Petit Belge

Jumeirah Lake Towers

One of the most popular bars in JLT, Le Petit Belge, is offering selected drinks for Dhs30 during matches, loaded fries for Dhs25, burger and a drink for Dhs100, and a bucket of drinks with five mini hotdogs for Dhs250. With four sizeable screens in the bar area, you won’t find it hard to get the perfect view.

Time:

  • Sunday to Thursday - 12:00pm-2:00am
  • Friday to Saturday - 10:00am-3:00am

Book your table at Le Petit Belge


The Pub

Dubai Deira Creek

Enjoy watching your favourite matches at The Pub with super deals.

  • Kick Off - AED 299

    • Choice of 10 selected alcoholic drinks served with unlimited bar bites.
  • Game Over - AED 349

    • Choice of 25 selected alcoholic drinks served with unlimited bar bites.

"#CUTTHETIECHALLENGE"

Challenge yourself and your mates to gulp as long as you can while being nailed to the table. Take the #CUTTHETIECHALLENGE to get the unlimited pints for AED 149. You can cut loose from the challenge and buy another tie at anytime! Come over to support your favourite team.

Book your table at The Pub


Lock, Stock, and Barrel


Tecom Branch

On the upper deck of this massive Barsha Heights bar you’ll find a dedicated fan zone with big screens, loads of fan gear plus drinks deals. With every match of the tournament being screened on every screen in this cavernous bar, you won’t miss any of the action. With buy-four-get-two-free on bottles of hops, you’ll be set for the match.

Time:

  • Sunday to Thursday - 4:00pm-3:00am
  • Friday - 12:00pm-3:00am
  • Saturday - 2:00pm-3:00am

Book your table at the Tecom Branch

JBR Branch

A dedicated fan zone called The Secret Garden is being set up at our Bar of the Year. With its own private bar, a grassy area, all the action and a bunch of food and drink deals, you’ll be set for the match. Throughout the tournament you’ll be able to get buy-four-get-two-free on bottles of hops, every Monday night for the tournament you can also join the curry club for Dhs79 which dishes up a whole curry, rice and naan bread with a house drink. The same applies on Wednesday, where you can pick select menu items with a drink for Dhs79, too.

Time:

  • Sunday to Thursday - 4:00pm-3:00am
  • Friday - 1:00pm-3:00am
  • Saturday - 2:00pm-3:00am

Book your table at the JBR Branch


Cafe Society
Dubai Marina

Kick off the World Cup season in style with the welcoming ambience of Cafe Society. Gather your friends and watch the action unfold on one of 4 massive flat screens while savouring their delectable a la carte menu.

Book your table at Cafe Society


Biggles

Garhoud

At this proper English themed pub you’ll be able to catch every single match throughout the tournament. Seventeen different screens will be showing all the games, with private booths also available, as well as a range of different drinks deals throughout the month-long footy festival.

Time: Daily from 12:00pm-2:00am

Book your table at Biggles


Atelier M

Dubai Marina

Head to this Pier 7 spot for the World Cup and you’ll be able in with a chance of winning a Brazil shirt signed by the arguably the greatest player the world has ever seen – the mighty Pele. With live DJs livening up the post-match parties, and with packages starting from Dhs136 – this bar is ready to go.

Time: Daily from 6:00pm-3:00am

Book your table at Atelier M


Bridgewater Tavern

Business Bay

One of the most iconic sports bars in the city, this antipodean bar has a load of screens, and properly livens up around kick off. Expect a bunch of deals on food and drinks, with a range of different areas and viewing options for everyone.

Time: Daily from 4:00pm-2:00am

Book your table at Bridgewater Tavern


Burger & Lobster

DIFC

Head to this DIFC bar where you’ll be able to catch the game on a huge 3x3m screen. There’s also a dedicated World Cup package where for a bargainous Dhs120 you’ll be able to get your hands on five different dishes and two drinks. If you’re looking for a top place in the financial district, look no further.
Open Sat-Wed noon-midnight, Thu-Fri noon-2am

Book your table at Burger & Lobster