As the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup approach, football fans across Dubai will be able to find numerous places to follow the action. The final stage will begin with a match between France and Spain on Tuesday, July 14, followed by England versus Argentina on Wednesday, July 15. Both matches are scheduled for 11 PM UAE time.
For those seeking a stadium atmosphere, a lively sports bar, or an upscale restaurant with large screens, a list of top viewing locations is provided. These include official fan zones such as Bla Bla by McGettigan's FIFA Fan Zone, where giant screens, live entertainment, and a stadium ambiance are available for tickets starting from 100 dirhams, which can be fully used for food and beverages.
P7 Arena at Media One Hotel will also transform into a football fan zone, offering huge LED screens, stadium-style sound design, and entertainment programming. A ticket costing 125 dirhams includes two drink vouchers and zone access. Zenon Dubai offers a more luxurious viewing experience, broadcasting all semi-finals in its restaurant, lounge, and open terrace, where guests are served a premium dinner and shisha. For those preferring a more casual setting, Blume in Dubai Mall is suitable, allowing viewers to watch the semi-finals with shisha and large screens, subject to a minimum spend of 250 dirhams per person.
Offside at JA Ocean View Hotel displays all remaining World Cup matches on 29 HD screens, including one of Dubai's largest indoor sports screens. Special offers on food and beer are available here, along with participation in a loyalty program. Topgolf Dubai is ideal for combining sport and leisure, where spectators can watch the semi-finals while playing golf, enjoying food and drinks, and booking a table offers a chance to win round-trip flights for two. No10 Lounge will also show both semi-finals on large screens in a premium lounge format with a full selection of food and drinks.
Coco Grill & Lounge invites football fans to watch all remaining World Cup games on giant screens while enjoying Arabic and international cuisine, as well as shisha. Advance booking is recommended as tables are expected to fill up quickly. Lakeview at Dubai Creek Resort broadcasts selected World Cup matches, offering a special daily menu with appetizers, wings, nachos, and drinks. Finally, Troy Dubai organizes live broadcasts on one of the city's largest screens, offering drink and shisha packages throughout the evening.
