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Where To Watch The Rugby Six Nations Tournament In Dubai - Best Sports Bars

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March 1, 2024

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It’s that time of the year again! Join the Guinness Six Nations Rugby action at the best sports bars in Dubai! With locations ranging from JBR, The Palm, and Emirates Golf Club, among many more, these are the perfect places to be when the rugby tournament kicks off the 2nd of February 2024!

Best Sports Bars To Watch The Six Nations Cup

McGettigan’s JBR

As one of Dubai’s most well-known Irish pubs, McGettigan’s is a top choice for any of your sports viewing needs, especially this coming February with the Guinness Six Nations rugby tournament! Tune in to the matches at the Hilton JBR location with a cheery and lively atmosphere. If you need to top up before or after the games, the SOS Breakfast special is available every Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm for AED129 per person, including 3 selected house beverages. For those who’d like to get a brain workout before match time, Quiz Night runs every Thursday from 7:30pm onwards.

Guest cheering for their Rugby team
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, JBR, mcgettigans.com, 04 318 2319

McGettigan’s Factory

For the same lively atmosphere set by the beachside, head over to McGettigan’s Factory at Hilton The Palm. With a superb location and amazing offers, McGettigan’s Factory has you covered throughout the tournament! Enjoy beverages starting at AED30 during Happy Hour, going on every day of the week. To catch any late weekend games, the Factory Drunch runs from 5pm to 7pm every Friday and Saturday for AED149 per person, and if you’d like to get your friends together for a rugby watch party, the McGett-Together is available every Wednesday from 4pm to 11pm for only AED100 per person, making for an entertaining night out on The Palm!

Two people holding a rugby ball
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, mcgettigans.com, 04 230 0062

The Dubliner’s

Boasting traditional Irish hospitality as their speciality, The Dubliner’s is a little slice of Ireland in the heart of Dubai! With a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere, the pub is just the right place to be when the Guinness Six Nations games are on the air. Ready to be your go-to pub for comfort food and exciting game days, The Dubliner’s offers tons of great offers such as the Sunday Roast Carvery, Happy Hour starting from AED29, Quiz Nights every Tuesday and teacher discounts of 40% on food and beverages! Additionally, while games are ongoing, 10-minute Flash promotions are up for grabs with additional Buy 1 Get 1 offers on selected beverages with Saturday’s Blow the Whistle package!

Four people sitting by the bar
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel, Garhoud, thedubliners-dubai.com, 04 702 2508

Somerset’s Bar

As an easy-going sports bar, Somerset’s is the right place to catch up on any Six Nations games with great pub food and company! The bar boasts 14 high-definition screens to catch the action from any spot as well as great food and drinks to last you through the match. To keep the excitement going, Somerset’s offers Ladies’ Night every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm, and Wine Night every Friday from 6pm to 12am with unlimited wine serving and a delectable selection of artisanal cheeses to complement their fine flavours and scents. 

Interior decoration at Somersets
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai, movenpickburdubai.com, 04 336 6000

Offside

With a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, Offside is any sports fan's go-to bar, more so with the upcoming Six Nations tournament! With 25 high-definition TV screens and JBR’s largest-ever live sports screen, catching a game at Offside ensures that you never miss a beat of the action. Nestled in the JA Ocean View Hotel, Offside offers a superb game day experience. Enjoy discounted beverages during their Happy Hour, free-flowing house beverages during their Industry Night from just AED149 per person, or a delicious Sunday Roast to enjoy while watching the games. To spice up halftimes, Offside’s Risky Quizness speed quiz night runs every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm with the chance to beat the clock and win big! 

Guests cheering to a rugby match
JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, offsidedubai.com, +971 56 522 0219

Spike Bar

As Emirates Golf Club’s premier sports bar, Spike Sports Bar has you covered with various options this coming February in preparation for the Six Nations games! With its 16 high-definition TV screens and a huge 3 metre screen on the sprawling terrace, kickoff at Spike Bar is one to mark your calendars for! The Daily Happy Hour is the perfect package to keep you refreshed throughout each match, running daily from 6pm to 8pm, select bottled beers, wines, and spirits are available from AED30. If you’re catching early games, the Sunrise Feast, running on Fridays to Saturdays from 9am to 11am for just AED75 per person is the go-to. Enjoy a breakfast menu of fruits, main dishes, and coffee or tea to fuel your day! 

Guest watching a rugby match from a sofa
Emirates Golf Club, dubaigolf.com, 04 417 9842

Wavebreaker

With an uninterrupted view of the JBR beach from the Hilton JBR, Wavebreaker airs selected sports events on their huge LED screen, making it a must-visit to watch the 2024 Six Nations rugby action! Ahead of the year’s many hallmark sporting events, save your seat at this unique beachfront sports viewing experience! Wavebreakare's Sunset Beach Party and Weekend Sundowners packages on Saturday and Sunday respectively are the ones to look after during the tournament. For an amazing beachfront Six Nations viewing experience, Wavebreaker is the way to go.

Big screen with live rugby
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, hilton.com, 04 318 2319

Double Decker

With an old-school British style, Double Decker offers a warm piece of Britannia in Downtown Dubai, transporting you back to the UK to root for the four home nations during the coming Six Nations rugby tournament. While reminiscent of a classic pub, Double Decker also opens out into a terraced venue with plenty of seating, perfect for you and your mates to catch the kickoff! Double Decker’s casual atmosphere, great food, and refreshing beverages make for a great rugby viewing experience this coming February!

Guest dining and drinking by the bar
Swissotel Al Murooj, Downtown, swissotel.com, 04 307 3577

Harvesters

Give yourself a gameday challenge and prepare for kickoff at Harvesters! Keep up with the Six Nations action with tasty pub favourites and drafts and celebrate the win with live entertainment from Harvesters’ featured musicians and bands during their daily happy hour - this classic British pub has something for everyone during the Six Nations tournament. Harvesters’ roomy seating options, high-definition screens, and classic charm make for a homely Six Nations viewing experience this February!

Three men cheering by the bar
Crowne Plaza, SZR, millenniumhotels.com, +971 4 331 1111

In preparation for the Guinness Six Nations rugby tournament, these bars and pubs are the places to be for the perfect blend of sports, drinks and great food! If you fancy a trip down to Abu Dhabi to watch the Guinness Six Nations action at one of the newest Irish pubs with a lovely view, check out Ma Buckley’s!

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