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
Where: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Al Sufouh Road – Jumeirah Beach
Promotions: A variety of deals on selected beverages.
Contact details: 043181313
Social media: Facebook
One of the best venues in Dubai to watch the Six Nations.
The beach bar will be showing the match 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
Promotions: Deals on buckets of beverages
Contact details: 044270515
Social media: Facebook
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 rugby.
The nachos, chicken wings and ribs are highly recommended for hungry fans. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed.
KICKERS
Where: Dubai Sports City
Contact details: 044481592
Social media: Facebook
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 entertainment.
Kickers is open from 12 noon to midnight every day and offers something for everyone.
LOCK, STOCK & BARREL
Where: Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, Tecom and Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR
Contact details: 0568347286
Social media: Facebook
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
Social media: Nezesaussi
Ultimate sports bar to watch the Six Nations in Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, Nezesaussi is the ideal habitat for all fans.
Its giant screens surrounding the bar make it a perfect venue to chill out and enjoy an après work drink.
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 has seven bars in the UAE: four in Dubai, one in Fujairah, one in Al Ain and one in Abu Dhabi.
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
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 the Six Nations. ‘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
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
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.