Cricket World Cup: Where to watch in the UAE
Your guide to all the meals and deals you can grab as you catch all the action
The Duck Hook
This country-style gastropub at the Dubai Hills Golf Club is offereing guests four beverages and three nibbles for Dh199 AED or tuck into a Scotch ‘Cricket’ Egg with a bottle of select beverages for Dh99.
Call 800-666353
Baar Bar
From 1pm onwards, this bar will serve a Cricket Menu at Dh60 inspired by participating countries. Also check out the Predictometer Booth — put down your prediction and if you’re right you get a drink free. At Majestic City Retreat Hotel, Dubai.
Call 04-5012631
The Rose & Crown
Daily Happy Hours from 5 to 8pm where you can enjoy selected house beverages for Dh29. During the weekend get two British Roasts and a bottle of beverage for Dh250. And if you lose interest in the match, play jenga, pool or darts with friends. At The Atrium, Al Habtoor City, Dubai.
Call 04-4370022
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
At QD’s watch the matches on two giant screens which sit against the backdrop of the creek waters. There will also be exclusive deals on their food and beverage menu, during matches.
Call 04-2956000
Royal Ascot Hotel
Soak in the ambience at Legends Sports Lounge. During matches make use of ‘Match Day Mania’ specials.
Call 052-6903369
Blu Sky Lounge & Grill
Located at the Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, get the most of the sporting experience with beverages starting at Dh10 between until 7pm. Happy Hour beverages start at Dh15 between 7 and 11pm.
Call 02-8184888
Irish Village Dubai
The popular pub will be streaming all the world cup cricket matches on both their large indoor and outdoor screens. Entry is free and take advantage of happy hour (3-7pm on weekdays) deals during matches, offering beverages from Dh35. Its also a pet-friendly place.
Call 04-2824750
Arabian Courtyard Hotel
With multiple screens to watch the game at Fisherman’s Hub, this bar will also offer ‘buy-one-get-one- free’ on house beverages, as well as set deals with beverages and starters.
Call 04-5260803
Kickers Sports Bar
This place in Dubai Sports City is showing all the CWC matches live and every Saturday, Dubai 92 will be broadcasting live from 3-6pm. Titled ‘The Grill at Kickers’, will have cricket guests joining the RJs each week. Specials on the F&B with prizes and giveaways to be won, including a free beverage bottle on the correct prediction.
Call 04-4481001
Stables Dubai
An in-demand choice for weekend sundowners, enjoy their happy hour deals while the cricket matches are being screened on large screens. House beverages at Dh35 from 4-8pm every day.
Call 04-5260979
The Docks
Mingle or catch your favourite sports on the big screen and don’t miss any of the action. Also, burgers change depending on the team that’s playing. Tonight, ladies get three complimentary beverages from 7pm to midnight. At Ramada by Wyndham Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai.
Call 04-7027000.
WXYZ Bar and Lounge
Special beverage deals are on offer here including buy two, get one free on selected beverages as well as the bar’s brand new Dh29 drinks menu. At Aloft City Centre Deira.
Call 04-2103333
Hitchki
They’re calling it smashing kebabs, specially created for the cricket matched. There are vegetarian options at Dh59 and meat options at Dh69. Also offers on beverages depending on how the matches are going. At Grand Millennium Hotel, Barsha Heights, Dubai. Open from midday intil 3am.
Call 052-3867713