There will be millions of people in the UAE crowding around screens on May 28 as Atletico Madrid lock horns with Real Madrid in a mouth-watering Champions League final.
Can Atletico gain revenge for the 2013-14 UCL final? Or will Cristiano Ronaldo lead Real to an eleventh title?
Here, Sport360 rounds up the best places to watch the game in Abu Dhabi.
COOPER’S
Where: Park Rotana
Promotions: Happy hour deals are daily from 12pm-12am offering 50% off selected beverages.
Contact details: 026573333
Social media: Facebook
One of the capital’s most popular sports bars, Coopers says it “offers an excellent standard of service and great choice of food and drink.” They have four plasma screens to soak up all the live action and suggest you go for ‘Coopers Nachos’ and the ‘Fried Calamari’.
BELGIAN BEER CAFE (1)
Where: Radisson Blue Hotel
Promotions: Order 2 of Hoppetizers and receive a complimentary portion of Belgian fries
Contact details: 026562000
Social media: Facebook
A Belgian Beer Café offers a wide range of Belgian specialty beers, hearty dishes and the excellent service. The friendly environment and authentic interior makes this an idyllic option for football fans to kick back and relax in style as the action unfolds.
BELGIAN BEER CAFE (2)
Where: Novotel Gate Hotel
Contact details: 0506341157
Social media: Facebook
Hurry up and reserve your table with your friends and enjoy the best Belgian brews and dishes on offer in Abu Dhabi.
THE TAVERN
Where: Sheraton
Promotions: Create your own gourmet burger plus your favourite beer for AED 87, happy hour from 12pm – 8pm.
Contact details: 026725149
Social media: Facebook
The authentic British Pub in Abu Dhabi, The Tavern welcomes you with a plethora of LCD screens and a wide range of drinks in a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. Brilliant pub grub is served all day accompanied with live entertainment.
HEMINGWAY’S
Where: Hilton, Al Khubeirah
Promotions: Burger and beer deal for 90AED
Contact details: 026811900
Social media: Facebook
Enjoy the taste of South America as you relax in the comfortable atmosphere of Hemingway’s. The Latin surroundings will add a sense of occasion as Madrid’s two heavyweights to battle for bragging rights and a European trophy.
THE SPORTSMAN’S ARMS
Where: Zayed Sports City
Promotions: Happy hour deals daily between 4pm-7pm or a pizza and a beverage for AED 99
Contact details: 024034235
Social media: Facebook
Located in the International Tennis Stadium of Zayed Sports City, Sportsmans Arms is a fitting venue to watch the drama unfold. The American/Irish concept restaurant lets you dine in before, during and after taking in the thrilling action from the IPL.
STARS ‘N’ BARS
Where: Yas Marina Circuit
Promotions: Happy hour deals are daily from 5pm-8pm
Contact details: 025650101
Social media: Facebook
Stars n Bars’ promos say they are “an energetic but cozy pub that has a homely feel about it” with “an array of screens and a food menu that will delight all customers that step foot in Yas Marina Circuit.” Their happy hour begins at 5pm and the bar suggests you order the Sizzling Fajitas.
NRG SPORTS CAFE
Where: Le Meridien
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages.
Contact details: 02 644 6666
Social media: Facebook
Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, NRG Sports Café will also be showing all the IPL action this season. They boast spacious surrounds and wide screen plasma TVs as well as offers on buckets of beverages and a full food menu.
MCGETTIGAN’S
Where: Beside Al Raha Beach Hotel
Promotions:
Contact details: 043780800
Social media: Facebook
McGettigans has three bars in the UAE: two in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. The bar in the capital boasts a great atmosphere with reasonably priced food on offer. The chicken wings are a winner and never fail to disappoint.