World Cup 2018 has officially kicked off with a spectacular show by singer Robbie Williams who looked super-hot in his killer suit! Things are about to get even more exciting as football fever sweeps across the world! If you haven’t subscribed to any of those paid channels to watch the FIFA World Cup live or haven’t hopped on the plane and flown to Russia, don’t worry! You won’t miss the action with our 10 fave football fan zones in town.
1. Atlantis The Palm, World Cup Fan Zone
Whether you want to be at the heart of the action in the ‘Stadium’, the main screen area, or just feel like watching your favourite match while relaxing on a bean bag on the ‘the Bench”, the World Cup Fan Zone tent is one of our fave places to watch the FIFA World Cup in Dubai. You could also win a trip to the Cup’s winning nation and a hotel stay too.
The spend: Minimum spend for a table: Dhs1,000.
Free Entry for ladies, Dhs100 for men (redeemable on drinks).
2. Barasti
This year, our fave beach club is joining the 2018 World Cup action with two fantastic fan zones. Check out the Barasti SuperDome on the beach with giant screens and live DJs, and the giant air-conditioned tent in the middle deck with a 12-metre-wide screen.
The spend: No entry fee or minimum spend.
VIP packages available.
3. Fairmont The Palm
Are you ready to catch all the World Cup action live as if you are in a real fan zone? Then the fully air-conditioned tent at the Fairmont The Palm is the place to go. With giant screens scattered throughout the tent, you can indulge in a full beverage and bites menu served by waiters dressed as referees!
The spend: Minimum spend Dhs95
4. Armani Hotel
Cheer on your favourite team in an elegant contemporary tent in the Armani/Pavilion set at the foot of the iconic Burj Khalifa. Multiple giant screens, along with a match-perfect menu of signature à la carte bites, chilled beverages, fragrant shisha, and inspiring views of The Dubai Fountain and a high-energy atmosphere… it’s got everything you need for an unforgettable footie experience.
The spend: Dhs100 minimum spend per game per person (with the exception of semi-finals and finals.)
4. Zero Gravity
With live DJs and unlimited food and beverages served from 15 minutes ahead of the big game till the final whistle is blown, you can kick back and relax while watching the match on a 16-foot screen.
The spend: Free Entry.
Dhs250 for World Cup Brunches during big matches, unlimited food and beverages.
6. Wavebreaker Beach Stadium
Right in time for the World Cup 2018, this new tent located in Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, JBR The Walk, welcomes you to live all those nail-biting moments while feasting on delish bites. With three large screens to watch the greatest football tournament in the world, it’s strictly non-smoking as well. Good news for non-smokers who won’t need to duck out for air halfway through.
The spend: Dhs150 for a burger or sandwich and bottle of house hops including access to the JBR beach.
7. The Penthouse
Get a dose of football fever with a buzzing atomosphere and delicious food at the transparent air-conditioned tent in FIVE Palm right at the heart of Palm Jumeirah. With multiple TV screens showcasing the game, plus one huge central screen, you can enjoy both, a view of the match and the Dubai skyline. If you crave delicious food, this place won’t disappoint. You can also win tickets to the World Cup too!
The spend: Orders from Dhs50, and there’s a range of drinks deals on too, including buckets for Dhs180.
8. Football Village
Looking for the coolest place in Dubai to watch all of the football action? The Beach garden has been transformed into a huge fan zone. You’re bound to have a cracking time with a huge screen and great food and drinks deals. Don’t miss the crossbar challenge and try and win some daily prizes. There are great after-parties too!
The spend: Free entry.
9. Soho Garden
Enjoy an action-packed experience cheering on your fave teams at one of the city’s hottest venues at the mo. With a huge air-conditioned space featuring multiple screens with menu specialties, including finger licking fan-favourites, there are also awesome post-match parties with Dubai’s fave DJs on the decks until 2am.
The spend: Dhs120 for three dishes from the World Cup menu.
10. Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes
Don’t miss any of the gripping action from the World Cup and goals from your favourite players from your fan zone at the Reform Social & Grill, with tons on offer. Watch all of the action live on the big screen from the air-conditioned tent, with the special World Cup menu, and enjoy plenty of games with the chance to win prizes.
The spend: Happy Hour from midday until 7pm, including 5 hops and a platter for Dhs225 and a bucket of hops for Dhs150.