Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled joyride through Dubai’s best Formula 1 screening spots! From venues that rev your engines to places that serve winning views alongside the races, get ready to watch the speedsters while enjoying Dubai’s unique hospitality. It’s not just about the cars; it’s about the winning atmosphere!
1. Coterie Social
This relative newcomer has made plenty of noise since opening in April 2023, not least for its lip-smacking roast dinners and live sport. As the weekend rolls round, sports fans around the city flock here to enjoy the match on one of many screens plastered around the bar. A central bar area serves drinks deals, while the kitchen plates up proper pub grub from Marmite roasties and scotch eggs to fish and chips and pies. The vibe is cosy-cool and it’s a top place to watch the football. One of the best new sports bars in Dubai, and well worth checking out next time you want to catch the match.
Location: Level Two, P6 Car Park, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai
Contact: +971 45708072
2. Brooklyn Bar Dubai
A top sports bar in Dubai that’s a little more off the beaten track, Brooklyn is a popular shout for sports fans who want something a smidge quieter, and with more chance of securing a seat (that’s not to say it doesn’t get busy, mind). Although it’s inspired by a New York bar (as the name suggests), Brooklyn is a particularly popular place for football so expect it to be livelier on match days. There are loads of screens so you’ll always have a good view, the draught hops list is decent and there are good drinks deals, too.
Location: Ground Floor, Elite Byblos Hotel, Al Barsha Rd, behind Mall of The Emirates, Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Contact: +971 44554800
3. McGettigan’s JLT
A previous winner of Time Out Dubai’s Best Sports Bar award, McGettigan’s is a brilliant place to be when kick off comes round. With an energetic vibe and heaps of loyal fans (both to the bar and to clubs they support) you’ll feel right at home here – whether it’s a regular match day or time for a huge event. The bar lays on deals and events around the big tournaments, and with a solid pub grub menu McGettigan’s is one of the go-to places for sports fans in JLT and beyond.
Location: Next to Bonnington, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai
Contact: +971 43560470
4. Barasti
One of best-known beach bars in Dubai, Barasti is many things. Beach club, live music venue and, as it happens, one of the best sports bars in Dubai. Ticking many boxes for many people, sports fans flock here on matchdays to watch the game – especially in the football season. The outdoor area is decked out with big screens, so you have an excellent view of every red card, penalty and free kick. Pair this with the iconic Marina views, lively atmosphere and drinks deals, you have yourself an excellent place to watch sport.
Location: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Al Sufouh Road, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Contact: +971 43181313
5. Bridgewater Tavern
This sports bar in Business Bay attracts a big crowd for games. There’s also a super outdoor area, with picnic benches, an outdoor bar and stunning views of Dubai Water Canal, which is ideal for balmy winter evenings and sunny afternoons. There’s a happy hour daily from 4pm until 7pm, which means you’ll get drinks deals with the weekend footie, while there’s a dedication to showing the big events. Whether it’s the Rugby World Cup or English Premier League you’ll be well catered for here, while cricket and golf fans will also find plenty to keep them happy.
Location: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Business Bay, Dubai
Contact: +971 44143000
6. ICON Bar & Lounge
A popular watering hole in Dubai’s Media City, Icon is a place for post-work drinks and for watching a wide range of sport. Having recently been revamped it’s better than ever, and the amount of screens in the petite space make it a prime space to view the match. The TVs show everything from football and rugby to cricket, and it attracts sports-lovers in Media City looking for a relaxed sports bar in Dubai to watch the game.
Location: Al Falak St, Al Sufouh, Al Sufouh 2, Dubai
Contact: +971 43669111
7. Fibber Magee’s
With a pint of the black stuff in hand, your mates around the table and screens dotted all over the shop, Fibber Magee’s is a pretty perfect place to watch the sport. With everything from football to rugby, F1 and more on TV here, you’re likely to see whatever sport you’re a fan of. Being an Irish pub Fibbers also shows the horse racing, too. There are top deals and the vibe is always friendly, making this one of the best sports bars in Dubai.
Location: Saeed Tower 1, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre, Trade Centre 1, Dubai
Contact: +971 43322400
8. Garden on 8
Garden on 8 is one of the most popular places in Media City, especially come match day. With an astro-turfed outdoor area on the eighth floor of Media One Hotel, it has all the feels of a proper pub, complete with picnic benches and a giant screen to watch the sport. Enjoy everything from football to rugby here, while taking advantage of the top drinks deals and soaking up the lively atmosphere.
Location: Media One, Al Sufouh, Dubai Media City, Dubai
Contact: +971 44271000
9. Goose Island Tap House
Goose Island is not just a sports bar for those who like to watch sport, it’s also a popular choice for fans who want some friendly competition of their own as they eagerly await kick off. There are pool tables, plus even a golf simulator to have a go on. But aside from that there are heaps of screens to get your eyeballs fixed on, as well as as more than 20 types of hops on tap, a decent happy hour deal and some tasty grub to fuel you as you cheer on your team.
Location: Lazuward SW, Jumeirah Village, Dubai
Contact: +971 44559989
