Dubai: The most anticipated fight of the century is fast approaching as once-retired all-time great boxer Floyd Mayweather is set to take on UFC’s biggest star Conor McGregor in Las Vegas.
The professional boxing bout between undefeated 11-time 5-division professional boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the current UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor will take place in the T-Mobile arena on the Las Vegas strip in Nevada on Saturday August 26.
Due to the US and UAE time difference — the fight will be shown early Sunday morning, August 27, in the UAE.
1. McGettigan’s DWTC, JLT and Abu Dhabi
The three McGettigan’s locations will open doors from 6am to show the fight across multiple large screen TVs. Meaning a very early start for Dubai viewers. Get yourself prepped for the big fight with a full stomach and McGettigan’s signature breakfast — eggs, sausage, black and white pudding, overnight tomato, baked beans, flat cap mushroom and hash brown served with toast for just Dh79 at McGettigan’s JLT and McGettigan’s Abu Dhabi. Breakfast is also available at McGettigan’s DWTC starting from Dh60.
Location: McGettigan’s JLT, Bonnington Hotel, Cluster J, JLT, Dubai (04 378 0800); McGettigan’s DWTC, Dubai World Trade Centre, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai (800 6247); McGettigan’s AUH, Al Raha Hotel and Resort, Channel Street, Abu Dhabi (04 378 0800)
2. QD’s 2.0
The Money Fight’ will be shown live at QD’s 2.0 (Emirates Golf Club’s dedicated Summer Tent) with doors opening at 5.30am, with breakfast served from 6am.
For Dh110, fight fans will be able to choose from a full real English breakfast buffet. While a soft package might be the perfect way to start the day for those heading to work after the fight, guests can make a day of it as the venue is fully licensed. A Dh275 package is available to include breakfast and house beverages.
Location: Emirates Golf Club; Contact: 04 4179999
3. Barasti
With a large outdoor seating area and one of Dubai’s best live sport big screens, Barasti is a great spot to watch what could be the boxing match of the decade. Guests can tuck into English breakfast with coffee, tea or juice for Dh80. Barasti is open from 6am and entry is free. Breakfast is served at 7am.
Location: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina; Contact: 04 3181313
4. Kickers
Kickers will be serving up a special ‘Heavy Weight Breakfast’.
The buffet style breakfast will have stations dishing up healthy (and not so healthy) breakfast favourites including freshly baked pastries and bread, seasonal fruit selection, a cereal bar with homemade granola, Bircher muesli, wheat flakes and an egg station. The ‘Heavy Weight Breakfast’ also includes unlimited tea and coffee as well as a fresh juice bar. Price Dh85 per person. Guests are welcome from 6am and breakfast will be served at 7am.
Location: Sports Village, Dubai Sports City; Contact: 04 4481001
5. Perry & Blackwelder’s
This sports bar has you sorted with all the action from 3am onwards. Home to 12 big screens, and 11 TVs. With unlimited coffee and delicious breakfast bites from Dh60, chef Tony has also whipped up a week-long special of money cakes, a delicious cheesecake, topped with $100 bills, available in two flavours; Irish cream and peanut butter.
Location: Souk Madinat Jumeirah; Contact: 04 3666197
6. Bridgewater Tavern
‘The Money Fight’ will be screened at the Bridgewater Tavern from 6am. Get in touch with them and book your spot — a full breakfast buffet and beverages will be served.
Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Business Bay, Shaikh Zayed Road; Contact: 04 414 0000
7. Bidi Bondi
The clash will be shown on all of Bidi Bondi’s 14 screens, as well as two giant screens so you won’t miss a single moment of the action.
Get the breakfast of champions (eggs, mushrooms, sausages, hash browns, baked beans, turkey bacon and tomatoes) as well as tea, coffee and soft juices for Dh75.
Location: Bidi Bondi, Palm Shoreline, Palm Jumeirah; Contact: 04 427 0515
8. Lock Stock & Barrel
LSB will be open from 6am onwards, for the most anticipated fight in history. The venue will offer a full Vegas Breakfast including unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. LSB will also have ring girls and a full Vegas Sound and Light show during and after the big fight. This will set you back Dh125 and includes entry.
Location: Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, Barsha Heights; Contact: 04 514 9195
9. Tap House
Tap House will screen the fight as well. They will be serving their ‘Champion’s Breakfast’ from 6-9am.
Location: Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai; Contact: 04 5143778 or 800TAPS
10. Jabal Ali Club
Everyone’s favourite recreational club will be showing the fight as well. All beverages will be at happy hour prices.
Location: Jebel Ali Village Dubai; Contact: 04 459 5100
11. Cook Hall
Doors open at 6am here as well — if you work nearby or along Shaikh Zayed Road, like we do, head here before work.
Location: Lobby Level, The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City; Contact: 044355577
12. At the Movies
The fight will be screened at Reel Cinemas in the Dubai Mall and Marina Mall as well. Showtimes are 5am, and tickets are priced at Dh90.
Novo will be screening the fight as well. Open from 5am, tickets here at Dh74 and you can add a breakfast for Dh25.
13. Fibber McGee’s
Our favourite, cosy, watering hole will screen the fight from 6am. The package will cost you Dh100 and includes entrance, your choice of beverage and a full Irish breakfast. Make sure you book in advance.
Location: Saeed Tower One, Shaikh Zayed Road; Contact: 04 332 2400
14. Harvester’s Pub
If Fibber’s is packed, stroll down to Harvester’s Pub in Crowne Plaza Dubai. Here, you’ll get breakfast and beverages for Dh90.
Location: Crowne Plaza Dubai, Shaikh Zayed Road; Contact: 04 331 1111
15. The Irish Village Dubai
How can we not include The Irish Village? The ‘Greatest fight of the year or even this decade’ will be screened here. Obviously! Doors will open from 6am and it’s free to enter.
Contact: 04 282 4750
