Football fans across the UAE have no shortage of places to watch the Fifa World Cup.
From purpose-built fan zones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to beachfront bars in Ajman and sport hubs in Ras Al Khaimah, there is no shortage of options for supporters.
Many venues have big screens, food and drink offers, competitions and entertainment on match days. With kick-off times throughout the night, ranging from 9pm to 7am in the UAE, some venues will be open 24 hours a day. Here are some options across the Emirates.
Across the UAE
VOX Cinemas, various locations
VOX Cinemas is screening matches across the UAE, with listings featuring English and Arabic commentary.
The cinema chain has scheduled fixtures at several locations, including Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai Festival City Mall, Yas Mall and City Centre Al Zahia. Tickets are available per match, with pass options also advertised for fans planning to watch multiple games.
Abu Dhabi
Yas Sports Majlis, Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Sports Majlis is hosting selected live screenings, with food and drinks available from House 9712 Cafe. General admission starts at Dh50.
CinemaCity Al Qana
The cinema is offering a stadium-style screening experience for selected fixtures during the tournament.
Crafty Fox, Yas Links Abu Dhabi
The sports bar offers big screens, match-day food specials and views across the golf course.
Coca-Cola fan zone by McGettigan's, Reem Mall
The air-conditioned venue on Reem Island is reported to be Abu Dhabi's largest fan zone. Spanning 45,000 square feet, the indoor spot in Reem Mall will show every match. Entry starts from Dh60 and is redeemable on food and beverages.
Stars N Bars, Yas Marina
The sports bar with marina views will show matches on multiple indoor screens and is running special promotions.
Nalu Restaurant, Hudayriyat Island
The in-house restaurant at Surf Abu Dhabi is screening matches from noon until 3am in either the ground-floor dining area or an elevated lounge designed for a more immersive viewing experience.
Belgian Cafe, Yas Island
The restaurant and sports bar at Yas Plaza Hotels will operate 24 hours a day during the tournament.
It will run themed food and drinks offers, including a dedicated late-night menu and breakfast service. Fans wearing their team's colours or jerseys can avail special promotions, while score-prediction competitions and prize giveaways will be held throughout.
Dubai
DWTC Fanzone, Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai World Trade Centre has an indoor fan zone by DXB Live across Halls 2 and 3. The air-conditioned venue will screen matches on giant screens, with food and beverage outlets, entertainment and family-friendly activities. Tickets start at Dh63.
Emirates Our Home, Dubai Festival City Mall
The 24-hour fan zone has family activities, dining and entertainment. The air-conditioned venue will show matches on giant screens, with premium hospitality areas also available for those looking for a more comfortable match-day setting.
Wavehouse, Atlantis The Palm
Screening every match live, the entertainment venue will offer match-day bites, burgers, hot dogs and beverage deals throughout the tournament. There is also bowling and arcade gaming, making it a casual option for groups and families.
Lock, Stock & Barrel, JBR, Barsha and Business Bay
Each branch, including JBR, Barsha and Business Bay, will screen every match live. Entry is free. The venues will also host after-parties until 3am.
Zenon, Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai
The Downtown Dubai restaurant will show matches on its terrace and in its lounge, with food and beverage packages available.
The Pub English Bar, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek
The British-style pub offers themed menus, score-prediction games, and match-day activities throughout the tournament.
Bridgewater Tavern, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
The sports bar has big screens, pub food and match-day packages. The Business Bay sports bar is also offering group packages and hotel stay offers tied to match screenings.
Fan zone by McGettigan's at Bla Bla, JBR
Dubai's first official McGettigan's Fan Zone – and base of the official England Supporters Club in the UAE during the tournament – will screen all 104 matches live on giant screens. Entry starts from Dh60 and is fully redeemable on food and drinks.
Topgolf Dubai, Emirates Hills 2
Select matches will be screened live at The Yard Sports Bar at Topgolf. The fan zone will feature seven giant screens, food and drinks offers and spot prizes.
Guests booking paid viewing packages will also receive a complimentary hour of Topgolf gameplay and snacks, while regular visitors can collect stamps during the tournament for a chance to win flights for two to New York. For larger groups, private VIP suites with dedicated screenings are also available.
The Irish Village, Garhoud and Studio One Hotel
Both branches of Irish Village will screen every match live on big screens. Fans can take advantage of match-day promotions and the venue's lively atmosphere.
Palm Arena, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah
The indoor live sports and entertainment destination on the Palm will also feature PlayStation gaming stations, darts, live DJs, and free entry, in addition to live screenings of matches.
The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
The British restaurant is adding a competitive twist to its World Cup screenings with a tournament-long prediction game. Guests can submit score predictions before each match, with the participant who records the most correct results winning a Dh10,000 bar tab.
Alongside the football, expect British pub favourites, six indoor screens, and food and beverage promotions.
The Garden Project, Montgomerie Golf Club
This air-conditioned fan zone in Emirates Hills will show major matches, combining football screenings with a relaxed garden atmosphere. Expect pre- and post-game party quizzes, live music, musical bingo, plus a chance to win a jet ski.
Sharjah
Al Waha, Nest Hotel, Aljada
The restaurant is screening every match. Walk-in guests can watch games with a minimum spend of Dh75, which is redeemable on food and beverages.
Ras Al Khaimah
Act 1, Rixos Bab Al Bahr
The resort restaurant is offering a full fan-zone experience for the tournament, with live screenings, DJs, games and match-day packages. The venue will also cater to early-morning kick-offs, with breakfast options and a morning football package for matches after 6am.
Breeze Bar, The Cove Rotana Resort
The relaxed resort venue pairs live screenings with sea views and drinks offers.
The Bay, Al Hamra Golf Club
The waterfront spot at Al Hamra Marina will screen matches throughout the tournament. Known for its lively atmosphere, regular entertainment nights, and comfort-food menu, The Bay offers indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the golf course and the Arabian Gulf.
Ajman
ZanziBar, Dusit Thani Ajman
For those looking to catch football action by the water in Ajman, ZanziBar offers a beachfront setting with uninterrupted sea views.
The venue pairs live match screenings with a menu focused on fresh seafood, including grilled lobster and calamari, alongside signature drinks and shisha. Arrive before kick-off to catch the sunset, then stay as the atmosphere shifts from laid-back beachside dining to lively match-night gathering.
