From German brew halls to golf club fan zones, here’s your guide to catching every match
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June and runs through 19 July, bringing 48 nations and 104 matches to screens across North America. Dubai is pulling out all the stops to make sure you don’t miss a single moment. Whether you’re after a pub atmosphere or a premium viewing lounge, the city has an option for you. Here’s where to book.
Vida Creek Beach
Catch the biggest matches of the tournament at The Courtyard at Vida Creek Beach, where football fans can watch the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, Third Place Play-off and Final in a lively setting. A minimum spend of AED200 per person applies for matches from 10 July, increasing to AED300 for the Final. Guests who purchase two hops will also receive a Scratch & Win card for the chance to win exclusive branded merchandise.
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Fairmont Dubai
Trophy Room at Fairmont Dubai is screening every World Cup match live throughout the tournament, pairing the action with a lively sports bar atmosphere, giant screens and match-day offers. Fans can take advantage of bucket deals from AED199 or the venue’s One Meter Hops Bar for AED590, which includes 10 draft pours and a complimentary Half Meter Food Bar with five selected dishes, alongside the full à la carte menu.
Call +97155 550 9492.
Manaret Beirut
Manaret Beirut is transforming into a dedicated World Cup viewing destination, screening every match live throughout the tournament. Guests can catch all the action on big screens while enjoying Lebanese favourites in a lively atmosphere inspired by the spirit of Beirut.
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Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai, The Walk
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and Hilton Dubai The Walk have launched a Match Day Getaway package for football fans, combining a beachfront stay with live match screenings at McGettigan’s JBR. Starting from AED550 net on a bed-and-breakfast basis, the package includes an overnight stay, football-themed welcome amenities, guaranteed seating for live screenings, and an Irish pub breakfast. Throughout the tournament, McGettigan’s JBR will host every match live, alongside sharing platters, bucket deals, and match-day food and drink specials.
Call +9714 318 2999.
Belgian Beer Café
Belgian Beer Café at Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai will screen the football World Cup from 11 June to 19 July 2026, turning the venue into a dedicated match-viewing spot with two giant projectors and 11 HD screens covering every game. The setup is supported by a sports-themed menu featuring nachos, wings, and sharing platters alongside Belgian draught hops, plus bucket deals and drink specials. The space will be styled with World Cup décor throughout the tournament, and guests can also join an in-venue FIFA Fantasy League with prizes including staycations and brunches.
Call +9714 423 4100.
Ernst Biergarten
Ernst Biergarten has set up multiple indoor and outdoor screens under a terrace tent, and it will be screening every live fixture of the tournament from 11 June to 19 July. Three dedicated matchday packages are available exclusively during live screenings: the Kick-Off package (AED199 per person) includes crispy onion rings, fried camembert, currywurst and two pints; the Half Time package (AED299 per person) upgrades to a long sausage and non-halal meat with fries and two pints; and the Full Time package (AED600 per group) is a sharing pan, halal or non-halal, crowned with a drinks tower. Small dogs are welcome on the terrace.
Open Sunday to Thursday noon until midnight, Friday and Saturday until 1 am. Call +971 4 210 2511 or email dubai@ernstbiergarten.com.
Topgolf Dubai
Topgolf Dubai is turning selected World Cup matches into a full fan zone from 13 June, with seven giant screens, spot prizes throughout the tournament, and a food menu that includes Mexican street corn, hot honey mozzarella sticks and spiced beef and pineapple skewers. Standard fixtures are free (reservation required), premium fixtures cost AED200 per table (fully redeemable on food and beverages), and headliner fixtures are AED100 per person, also fully redeemable. Paid packages include a complimentary one-hour gameplay voucher and nachos during the screening. For groups, VIP suites accommodating up to 20 people start from AED2,000 per hour.
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The Croft
The Croft is running a tournament-long Predict and Win competition alongside its live screenings. Submit your score predictions before kick-off, earn points for correct results, and the guest with the most accurate predictions by the final wins an AED10,000 venue credit redeemable across the hotel’s dining venues until December 2026. All matches will be shown across six indoor screens throughout the venue. Refreshments start at AED17, and the menu spans British pub classics, including pea and asparagus arancini, roasted black Angus striploin, and sage butter-roasted chicken.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 4pm to 1am, Sunday from 12:30pm. Closed Mondays. Call +9714 319 4000.
The Coterie
The Coterie has partnered with African + Eastern to launch a stadium-style fan festival. Running from 11 June to 19 July, Festiball promises a stadium-style fan destination with live DJs, MC hosts, CO2 cannons, ultras-style flags and drums for headline fixtures. There are score prediction competitions, match-day prizes (AED500 vouchers on activated match days), all-day refreshment offers, and complimentary beverages before kick-off for ladies on selected match days. A dedicated matchday menu includes stacked burgers, pies, pastries and loaded chip cones.
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Joe’s Backyard
Joe’s Backyard is screening the full FIFA World Cup fixture list at both its Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and Dubai Festival City venues, from early-morning kick-offs through to late-night games. A special breakfast menu launches at the Festival City location for the tournament, making it a solid option for those early fixtures over a morning bite. The matchday refreshment deal includes a bucket of five cold ones with nachos for AED179, or a pint plus a classic cheeseburger for AED99. Chilled hops from AED32, grape by the glass from AED30.
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SO/ Uptown Dubai
Savant⁶ at SO/ Uptown Dubai offers a quieter, more premium alternative with comfortable seating, easy parking and a laid-back atmosphere. Live screenings run throughout the tournament (11 June to 19 July) with breakfast service for early fixtures, match-day food platters at AED99, and a daily happy hour from 5 to 8pm with chilled hops at AED39 or a bucket of four for AED129.
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