FIFA World Cup is back again and matches kick off on Thursday 11th June, and run through until the 19th of July. As the games are happening in the USA, most of it start late at night here in Dubai. That being said, as the second half of the matches will run through the school holidays – families with older kids may be looking for somewhere to watch the game together. It will be nice family outing wouldn’t it? Getting them involved,understand the sport, and to experience the whole fun of the World Cup which only happens once in four years. Alternatively, head out with friends for a fun night out supporting your favourite team!

The following list are a few bars and fanzones that are showing the World Cup in Dubai this year – in Emirates Living, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, as well as Jumeirah Golf Estates. Some are family-friendly, and have a smoke-free area. Enjoy!

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Round of 16 Schedules in Dubai Time

Saturday, 4th July

• 9:00pm Canada vs Morocco

Sunday, 5th July

• 1:00am Paraguay vs France

Monday, 6th July

• 12:00 am Brazil vs Norway
• 4:00 am Mexico vs England
• 11:00pm Portugal vs Spain

Tuesday, 7th July

• 4:00am Belgium vs USA
• 8:00pm Argentia vs Egypt

Wednesday, 8th July

• 12:00am Switzerland vs Colombia

Round of 32 Schedules in Dubai Time

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Footy Central _{Emirates Golf Club}

Emirates Golf Club have set up Footy Central for FIFA this season, with giant screens and LED displays – showing selected matches. Enjoy a specially curated match-day menu featuring crowd favourites, platters, burgers, pizzas and more, alongside exclusive group packages and premium viewing experiences. Look out for drink specials like 20% off selected drinks available 4 hours before each match, bucket deals (5 bottles) for 199 AED and Heineken pints for 35 AED. Entry is free, however bookings recommended for groups of 6 and minimum spend applies.

Footy Central, Emirates Golf Club. +971 4 417 9999 Email here More on dubaigolf.com & @viyamatchday. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

Crafty Fox _{Jumeirah Golf Estates}

Great news for all Jumeirah Golf Estates residents & friends, Crafty Fox will be showing selected FIFA World Cup matches! There will be giant screens, indoor and fan-zone viewing areas plus breakfast screenings for kick-offs. Go ala carte, or opt for a Matchday Package which includes two hours of bites, draft beer and house wine for just 390 AED per person. Entry for all games are free until the Quarter Finals where a minimum spend is required, fully redeemable in food and beverages.

Crafty Fox, Jumeirah Golf Estates Dubai. +971 4 586 7767 Email here More on dubaigolf.com & @viyamatchday. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

Fanzone _{Topgolf Dubai}

The Yard at Topgolf Dubai will be converted into an ultimate football fanzone, showing selected fixtures over the season. Walk-ins are welcomed, otherwise plan ahead and reserve a table for 200 AED fully redeemable in Food & Beverages, and Topgolf will throw in a complimentary one-hour gameplay voucher. Don’t miss out on happy hour drinks – with Heineken pints at 39 AED, and bubbles & wine for 40 AED a glass.

Fanzone at The Yard, Top Golf Dubai . +971 4 371 9999 Email here More on topgolfdubai.ae & @viyamatchday. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

Spike Bar _{Emirates Golf Club}

Emirates Golf Club’s very own Spike Bar occupies a large space, with over 16 screens placed throughout the bar, including a large three-metre screen on their outdoor terrace if you want to sit outside. Enjoy a dedicated match-day menu featuring platters, casual bites as well as breakfast for the early morning kick-offs. Happy hour beverages will also be available with Heineken pints at 35 AED and 5-bottle Bucket Deals for 199 AED!

Spike Bar, Emirates Golf Club. +971 4 417 9842 Email here More on dubaigolf.com & @viyamatchday. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

Garden on 8 _{Media One Hotel}

This popular sports bar in Media One Hotel will transform into a full football fanzone this World Cup – with flags, giant inflatable footballs and live scoreboards. Guests can enjoy special promotions at Garden on 8, including beer buckets, towers, and burger & beverage deals. For semi-finals and finals, DJ Leysan and DJ Micha will be there to bring the energy level up, turning match nights into full rooftop celebrations. Entry is free, except for games between 2am and 7am where a minimum spend of 105 AED is required. Bookings highly recommended for all games.

Garden on 8, Media One Hotel. +971 52 144 7438 Email here Book here. All ages welcomed. Smoking allowed indoors.

Palm Arena 2.0 _{Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah}

Looking for an adult-only venue to watch the game? Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is bringing back Palm Arena – just in time for FIFA 2026. Expect a massive gastropub-style social hub featuring multiple large screens, live DJ entertainment, PlayStation gaming stations, darts and of course, a food and beverage menu built for long nights with good company. Palm Arena opens 5pm to 3am daily, and will be sharing the football schedules on @thepalmarena every week.

Palm Arena 2.0, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah. +971 4 666 1430 Email here More on marriott.com. 21+ only. Smoking allowed indoors. Designated Smoke-Free Areas 🚭

McGettigans JBR

This neighbourhood pub in JBR will your be go-to for selected games this World Cup season. Look out for sharing platters, bucket deals, and tournament-inspired food and beverage specials. Thinking of making a staycation out of those late night, or early morning games? Book in a Match Day Getaway package – starting from just 550 AED nett on a bed and breakfast basis.

McGettigans JBR, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. +971 4 318 2319 Email here More on jbr-restaurants.com. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

Farina Bar & Grill _{Address Beach Resort}

Catch every game live at Farina Bar & Grill World Cup Headquarters, with multiple screens indoors. Enjoy a special World Cup menu with Peroni Pints for 45 AED, and Wine (including Sparkling) for 35 AED. Consider their Match Day packages – 219 AED for 2 hours of free-flow house drinks and one sharing food item. Farina will also be serving snacks for the evening games, and breakfast for the early morning kick-offs!

Farina Bar & Grill, Address Beach Resort. Whatsapp +971 58 118 9179 @addressbeachresort All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

Bar1 _{Rixos the Palm Dubai}

Head over to Bar1 at Rixos the Palm for World Cup screenings this season. The team have come up with some fabulous packages starting from 139 AED for ‘The Clean Sheet’ which includes free-flow mocktails, soft beverages, tea & coffee. Opt for ‘The Full 90’ if you want some cheeky drinks, including free-flow spirits, beers, wine (including sparkling!) for just 249 AED. Feeling hungry? Add-on 139 AED per person for a full breakfast spread which you can have at A la Turca for the early morning games! Note that all daycation (Apres-Sun) & of course in-house guests have access to Bar1 with free-flow drinks!

Bar1, Rixos the Palm Dubai. +971 457 5454 Whatsapp here More on rixos.com. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭

What about watching the game, over a staycation? See : Best Dubai Family Staycation Offers for Summer of 2026

Fanzone Sports Bar _{Mileo the Palm Dubai}

Another fab kid-free option is the new Fanzone (yes, that’s the name of the bar!) located at Mileo the Palm. This bar is open 24 hours and will be showing all games on their multiple screens. Their usual A la Carte menu is available all day and all night long with no minimum spend, plus they also serve shisha indoors.

Fanzone Sports Bar, Mileo the Palm Dubai. +971 58 254 9084 Email here More on fanzonedubai.com. 21+ only. Smoking allowed indoors.

Origins _{Vida Emirates Hills}

Football season has arrived at Vida Emirates Hills, and Origins is where the action comes to live. Pick a spot indoors, or otherwise outdoors by the big screen poolside. The venue is open 24-hours throughout the tournament, so you can pop in at any time – be it for the late night or early morning fixtures. Feel like a dip? Get a pool pass and go for a swim before, during or after the game!

Origins, Vida Emirates Hills. +971 4 872 8888 Email here More on vidahotels.com. All ages welcomed. Smoke-free Indoors 🚭Smoking allowed Outdoors.

The Courtyard _{Vida Creek Beach}

Vida Creek Beach is turning The Courtyard into the ultimate all-nighter HQ for FIFA this World Cup season with the venue open for 24 hours! Match-night bites are available with 5-bottle Budweiser buckets for 200 AED, Pizza & Beer combos for 129 AED and Nachos & Beer combos for 129 AED. Whilst shisha is available at The Courtyard, there are designated non-smoking areas should you wish to bring the little ones along!

The Courtyard, Vida Creek Beach. +971 4 542 8888 Email here More on vidahotels.com. All ages welcomed. Smoking allowed indoors. Designated Smoke-Free Areas 🚭

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