As any football fan will know, the Champions League final is one of the biggest fixtures in the sporting calendar.
This year, it could be extra special with Manchester City gunning for what would be a historic treble.
Already the Premier League champions, the Citizens take on local rivals Manchester United on Saturday June 3 in the FA Cup Final. If they win that, only Inter Milan stand in their way from completing the treble – amounting to winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
Only one English club has managed this before, Manchester United, so a win for the one-time “noisy neighbours” – as Sir Alex Ferguson once famously called City – would be truly historic.
But before we carry on with talk of Pep Guardiola’s men making history, there’s the small matter of a football match to play – against one of the best teams in Europe.
Where to watch the Champions League final in Dubai: The details
The final will be played on Saturday June 10, with kick-off at 11pm UAE time.
The match will be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey (which Liverpool fans will know well as it was the scene of their memorable Champions League win in 2005).
Where to watch the Champions League final in Dubai: The teams
Manchester City have beaten RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the knockout stages on their route to the final this year.
They are Premier League champions and will compete in the FA Cup final on Saturday June 3.
Inter Milan have beaten Porto, Benfica and AC Milan in the knockout stages on their route to the final this year.
They finished third in Serie A for the 2022/23 season and won both the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana.
Where to watch the Champions League final in Dubai
The match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS across Dubai – but if you’re wanting to enjoy the action while out and about, check out our list below.
71 Sports Bar
This bar is a go-to venue for any sport-lover in Dubai, particularly if you’ve got a big group. Somewhere to take the whole gang, you’ve got the option of the pool table if the match isn’t going to plan.
Open noon-1am. Trump International Golf Club Dubai, DAMAC Hills. (04 245 3988).
Bellavita Lounge
The team at Bella Restaurant in Downtown have got football fans on their minds with their Champions League final offerings. You can enjoy views of Bellavita Lounge’s huge screen from the rooftop of Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay while tucking into a brilliant pizza and hops deal. For just Dhs99, you can have one hop-based drink with a margarita pizza – or enjoy a bucket of five hops for Dhs149.
Open noon-2am. Grand Millennium Hotel, Marasi Drive, Business Bay (04 873 3377).
CLAW BBQ
With a seven-hour happy hour, both CLAW locations in Dubai (JBR and the Palm) have become havens for football fans. For those who want a break from the Champions League action, there’s pinball, air hockey, pool, a Bucking Bronco and more.
Open noon-3am. Pavilion at the Beach, Dubai Marina (04 577 4357).
Open noon-3am. Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah (04 230 0054).
Coterie Social
With 19 high definition screens, this modern venue is worth considering as a place to watch the Champions League final. The food is modern British comfort food. Think fish and chips, savoury pies, sticky toffee pudding and more. You’ll also find UK-style mixed drinks here.
Open 8am-2am. Level 2, IBN Battuta Mall (04 570 8072).
Crown & Lion
Looking for a proper British pub in Dubai? Your scouting stops here. This spot also just so happens to be Dubai’s best sports bar, as judged by the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2022.
Open 11am-3am, Al Barsha Heights, bybloshoteldubai.com/ (04 448 8000).
Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus
Any fan of hops will know all about Ernst. Located at 25hours Hotel One Central, two large screens will show the Champions League final. There’ll also be a Dhs250 all-you-can-drink package for two hours, plus a flat bread to share between two people starting from 11pm to 1am.
Open noon – 4pm, 6pm – 1am. 25 Hours Hotel One Central, Trade Center Street (04 2102 51).
garden on 8
With loads of screens (and two huge ones) dotted around the terrace area, you needn’t look further for a top place to watch the Champions League final in Dubai. The food menu offers classic pub fare – think burgers, pizzas, and some of the best chips about. Count us in.
Open noon-2am. Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City (04 427 1000).
H Bar
H Bar, located in The H Dubai Hotel, is a top spot to catch the Champions League final. Boasting an all-day drinks promotion where guests can avail tasty discounts on tantalising hops, plus a happy hour until 7pm for those that want to get warmed up early, H Bar will be sure to keep you refreshed from kick off to the final whistle. With the match playing on all three big screens in the bar, you won’t miss a second of the action.
Open 12.30pm-2am. Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre. hhoteldubai.com (04 501 8620).
McCafferty’s
No matter which location of McCafferty’s Irish bar you visit (they have one in JVC and another in Al Furjan) you can watch the Champions League final on the giant LED screens on the terraces. Whether moving about the venue or staying inside, HD TVs streaming the games are dotted throughout so you won’t miss a thing. Craving Irish comfort food? Pick one of the belly-busting items on the menu.
11am-2am. Circle Mall, JVC. mccaffertysbars.com (055 784 9220).
10am-2am. Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan. mccaffertysbars.com (04 422 1491).
9am-2am. Pyramids Wafi, Oud Metha. mccaffertysbars.com (058 507 3623).
McGettigan’s
There aren’t many better places to watch sport in Dubai than at one of the city’s McGettigan’s branches. With screens dotted around every bar, these staple Irish pubs will be showing the Champions League final. What’s more, McGettigan’s is also giving football fans a reason to cheer even before the game begins. If you turn up in your football shirt before kick-off, you can bag yourself a complimentary short drink.
Open 10am-3am. Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster J, JLT (04 356 0470).
Open 9am-2am. City Walk, The Square (04 385 2400).
Open noon-1am. Dubai World Trade Centre (04 262 0407).
Open noon-3am. Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah (04 230 0062).
Open 10am-3am. Souk Madinat Jumeirah (04 447 0219).
Open 10am-3am. The Walk, JBR (04 318 2580).
Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen
With two levels and 12 screens spread across the venue, Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen provides a comfortable indoor setting for football enthusiasts. Set in the heart of Souk Madinat Jumeirah, it’s a top venue to enjoy live sport and could be your Champions League final spot.
Open 10am-3am. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (058 599 4659).
Mr Toad’s
This Premier Inn pub chain is quickly establishing itself as a Dubai institution – and Mr Toad’s should be on your list of venues if you’re looking for somewhere to watch the Champions League final this year. Football with affordable food and drink? Now that’s a winning combination.
Open noon-1am. Premier Inn Hotel, Al Jaddaf (056 411 4602).
Open noon-1am. Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis Hotel, E311 (04 336 3184).
Open noon-1am. Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (04 885 1899).
Open 3pm-midnight. Premier Inn Dubai Ibn Battuta Hotel (04 278 2222).
Open noon-1am. Premier Inn Barsha Heights Hotel, Al Khareef 2 Street (050 143 8751).
Joe’s Backyard
Watch the Champions League final with a healthy serving of comfort food to settle the nerves. With two venues to pick from, and deals galore, it’s a go-to spot to watch football in Dubai.
Open 1pm-3am. Holiday Inn, Dubai Festival City. reservations@joebackyard.com (055 709 4509).
Open noon-1am. Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse. reservations@joebackyard.com (058 998 8590).
Lakeview
Overlooking the golf courses, Lakeview is a place to watch the Champions League final with a gorgeous backdrop. Offering various indoor and outdoor seating options, you can take advantage of the Summer Sunset Specials menu during the game and enjoy hops, grape and more while cheering on your favourite team.
Open 6.30am-1.30am. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Port Saeed (04 295 6000).
Lock, Stock & Barrel
You can catch all the Champions league final action in all three branches of this phenomenally popular bar along with cracking happy hour deals.
Open 3pm-3am. Grand Millennium Hotel, Business Bay (04 873 3399).
Open 4pm-3am. Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR (04 392 7120).
Open 1pm-3am. Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights (04 514 9195).
Nell Gwynne
If you’re after affordable pints and a chilled-out spot to watch football, Nell Gwynne could be the place for you. In Dubai Marina, it’s a prime location with a price list that’s not overbearing.
Open 11am-3am. Marina Byblos Hotel, Al Hubob Sreet, Dubai Marina (04 448 8222).
Nelson’s
If a traditional pub vibe is what you are after while watching football in Dubai then Nelson’s at Media Rotana could work for you. You can feel like you’re at the match with its high-definition video wall that broadcasts live sport as well as the booming sound system. With a wide array of hops on tap, it’s a winner.
Open noon-2am. Rotana Media, Barsha Heights. rotana.com (04 435 0000).
Offside
Want to see kick-off on a 200-inch screen? Check out Offside in Dubai Marina. There is an additional eight screens and it’s good for groups with lots of long tables and plenty of things to do before the games begin.
Open noon-3am. JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR. offsidedubai.com (056 522 0219).
Phileas Fogg
At Phileas Fogg you can watch the World Cup games right on the golf course. An upmarket, British sports bar vibe with whopper Dubai skyline views. So if you want company, head over to the 33,000 sq ft space complete with restaurant, sports pub, garden and a covered amphitheatre that can host up to 1000 people. You will not be short of atmosphere here.
Open daily 8am-2am. Montgomerie Golf Academy, Emirates Hills, foggs.xyz (04 572 4477).
QD’s
Having tented up for summer, QD’s is a spot to catch the game while escaping the summer heat. There are packages available for small and large groups – with a wide selection of screens showing the game. If you’re wondering where to watch the Champions League final in Dubai, this could be your venue.
Open 5pm-3am. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Port Saeed (04 295 6000).
Seven Sports Bar
If you haven’t been to the newly-opened Seven Sports Bar at NH Collection The Palm yet, now could be your time. With 13 big screens, spacious seating and a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on drinks for the game, what’s more for a football fan to like?
Open noon-2am. NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (056 687 6319).
Spike Bar
There aren’t many places better to enjoy live sport after a spot of golf than Spike Bar at Emirates Golf Club. What’s more, there are deals available. You can reserve a table for up to four people and bag eight pints of hops with sharing food platters for just Dhs395. Or, for bigger groups, you can pay Dhs495 and get food platters with a three-litre tower of hops.
Open noon-2am. Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills. emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com (04 417 9999).
The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery
If you want dining deals while you’re watching the football action, The Blacksmith’s Business Bay venue could be the one for you – with various offers available all day. A big bucket of wings will set you back just Dhs49 and a minute steak will be available for Dhs49. Over in Marina, drinks deals are all the range, with bargains available on pints and buckets galore. It’s the perfect solution, whether your team is winning or losing. Bucket deals start at Dhs160, you can get your hands on three pints for Dhs99 per person and there’s a special combo deal of Dhs99 for one pint and food item.
Open 1pm-1am. The First Collection Hotel, Business Bay. diningreservation.bb@thefirstcollection.ae (04 873 4433).
Open 5pm-2am. Wyndham Dubai Marina Hotel. info@theblacksmithdubai.com (04 407 8873).
The Irish Village
A favourite among sports-lovers in Dubai, this popular Irish pub is a cracking place to watch football. Having operated at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium for more than 20 years, it’s a Dubai institution – and its Studio City venue is just as good.
Open 11am-2am. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Garhoud (04 282 4750).
Open 11am-2am. Studio One, Dubai Studio City (04 241 8444).
