There will be thousands of people in the UAE crowding around screens over the next six weeks as fans of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy watch their countries in action in the Six Nations.
With numerous places to witness the drama unfold, Sport360 has selected our pick of where to watch the Six Nations.
DUBAI
BARASTI
Promotions: A variety of deals on selected beverages.
Contact details: 043181313 / Click here to see website
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Barasti.
One of the best venues in Dubai to watch the most prestigious tournament in rugby unfold. The beach bar will be showing all the matches on its giant screen, and there will be eight new TVs positioned around the front bar area. Food and beverages are served daily, with house beverages served from midday.
BIDI BONDI
Where: The Palm Shoreline
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Contact details: 044270515
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Bidi Bondi.
An Australian sports bar located on Palm Jumeirah, Bodi Bondi has a superb outdoor area and several flat screen TVs with projectors to allow for a more cinematic view of the games. The nachos, chicken wings and ribs are highly recommended for hungry fans. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed, particularly if England, Wales or Scotland are playing.
BRIDGEWATER TAVERN
Where: JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages.
Contact details: 044140000
Social media: Facebook
Located in JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay, Bridgewater Tavern is an edgy sports bar with a gastrodive feel, serving nouveau drinking food. Blurring the lines between bar and restaurant – Bridgewater Tavern is at the forefront of redefining sports bar culture, creating an ideal place for serious food lovers and thrill-seekers.
GARDEN ON 8
Contact details: 04271000 / Click here to book table online
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Garden on 8 is based in a great location in Media City, and will be showing all the games live on a large projector screen. Throughout the tournament they will be hosting ‘Garden Fest’ – a celebration of food, beverages and live sport. Brilliant atmosphere guaranteed.
GIRDERS
Where: JA Ocean View Hotel on JBR
Promotions: Happy hour 4-7pm daily
Contact details: 048145590
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Girders offers a fantastic setting that unsurprisingly draws big crowds. With the largest screen in JBR, Girders is the self-proclaimed ‘home of the Six Nations’. The steak and ale pie is a must.
KICKERS,
Where: Dubai Sports City
Contact details: 044481592 / Click here for website
Social media: Facebook
Kickers.
The fun will continue as Kickers shifts indoors for the Six Nations. It’s a great chance to unwind at the end of a working week, while at the same time, enjoying the live rugby and some highly quality entertained. Kickers, the location for Friday Night Bar Live, is open from 12 noon to midnight every day and offers something for everyone.
LOCK, STOCK & BARREL
Where: 8th Floor, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, Tecom, Dubai
Contact details: 0568347286 / Click here for website
Social media: Facebook
Lock Stock.
Tecom’s newest bar quickly gained a reputation for its plethora of sports screens combined with an on-trend urban vibe, which is the perfect to watch the rugby.
The 8,000sqm venue encompasses 11 TV screens, two fully stocked bars, one music stage and a menu full of Southern American classics from Maryland-style blue crab cakes to mac’n’cheese.
NEZESAUSSI GRILL
Where: Manzil Downtown and Address Hotel, Dubai Marina
Contact details: 044285888
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Nezesaussi Grill.
Ultimate sports bar to watch the Six Nations in Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, Nezesaussi is the perfect habitat for all fans. Its giant screens surrounding the bar make it a perfect venue to chill out and enjoy an après work drink.
IRISH VILLAGE
Where: Garhoud
Contact details: 042824750
Social media: Irish Village
Irish Village.
A lively atmosphere for all the games and certainly if your an Irish fan, it’s one of the best venues to go. The traditional feel in the Irish Village makes for an enjoyable experience.
MCGETTIGANS, DUBAI AND ABU DHABI
Where: JLT, Madinat Jumeirah, World Trade Centre (all Dubai) and Al Raha Beach Hotel (Abu Dhabi)
Contact details: 043780800
Social media: McGettigans
McGettigans.
McGettigans has four bars in the UAE: three in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. With Ireland among the favourites for the Six Nations, this is by far the best place to go and show your support for the boys in green. With reasonably priced food, the chicken wings are a winner and never fail to disappoint.
COOPER’S BAR
Where: Park Rotana
Promotions: Happy hour deals are daily from 12pm-12am offering 50% off selected beverages.
Contact details: 026573333
Social media: Facebook
Coopers.
One of the capital’s top sports bars, Cooper’s offers superb service and great choice of food and drink. With four plasma screens, you’ll have a great view of all the live action from the tournament. ‘Cooper’s Nachos’ and ‘Fried Calamari’ are among the best dishes on offer.
SPORTSMANS ARMS
Where: Zayed Sports City
Contact details: 024034235
Social media: Facebook
Sportsmans Arms.
Located in the International Tennis Stadium of Zayed Sports City, Sportsmans Arms is another great venue to watch the drama unfold in the capital. The American/Irish concept restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy food after taking in the thrilling rugby action.
NRG SPORTS CAFE
Where: Le Meridien
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages.
Contact details: 026446666
Social media: Facebook
NRG.
Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, NRG Sports Café is one of the leading sports bars in the capital. With a spacious surrounding and wide screen plasma televisions you won’t miss any of the action from the Six Nations.