If the UAE feels like it’s a long way from Brazil, then we can tell you where you can watch the games without having to fly across the world to enjoy it. Everyone’s pretty excited about the Olympic Games and we can tell you where all those like-minded people will be heading to watch athletes compete in the sporting event of their life.
1. McGettigan's
The sports bar of all sports bars, McGettigan in JLT, DWTC and Abu Dhabi will be showing all of the Olympic action on giants screens as well as on numerous HD TVs spread out all over the venues. If you wish to have a friendly competition of your own, then accept their challenge to tackle the mega Olympic Burger, available from August 5 to August 21. This monster 32oz steak burger plus fries & coleslaw has to be eaten in 32 minutes and it'll be free! (Otherwise it'll cost you Dh199)
Location JLT, DWTC and Abu Dhabi Timings McGettigan’s JLT daily 12pm to 3am, McGettigan’s DWTC daily 12pm to 2am, McGettigan’s Abu Dhabi daily 12pm to 3am Contact JLT 04 3780800, DWTC 8006247, Abu Dhabi 02 6524333
2. Atelier M Lounge
This lounge has multiple large screens all over their Art-Deco style lounge, showing all the action of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. You can also play a game of pool at one of the four tables in between the matches. Get in touch with the Atelier M team to find out what's being screened daily.
Location Floor 7/7M, Pier 7, next to Marina Mall, Dubai Timings 6pm to 3am Contact 04 4507766
3. The Sportsman’s Arms
One of Abu Dhabi’s top gastropubs invites everyone to unite under its roof to cheer for their nation at The Olympic Games. They will be doing special offers on food and beverages. You can tuck into a cheesy pizza with a bottle of icy hops for just AED 99 while you watch the world’s best athletes fight for gold in Rio de Janeiro. If you're not looking to eat, diners can share a bucket of five hops for the same price.
Location First Floor, International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi Timings 8am to 11pm Contact 02 4034235
4. Emirates Golf Club
Catch all the Olympic matches at Spike Bar in the Emirates Golf Club. You have the choice of sitting inside, as well as the terrace (if you can handle the heat) which overlooks the putting green.
Location Emirates Golf Club, The Greens Timings 6am to 11:30pm daily Contact 04 4179999
5. Kickers Sports Bar
Kickers Sports Bar is an awesome spot to watch the Olympic Games with a group of fun friends this summer. This neighborhood joint has amazing bar food. We're salivating just thinking about those burgers.
Location Sports Village, Dubai Sports City Timings 8pm to 2am Contact 04 448 1001
6. Claw BBQ
Claw is an awesome spot to enjoy the game. It is one of Dubai's most loved sports bars and has the most amazing crab buckets and onion ring towers. They will be live screening of each game across their 15 TV screens.
Location Souq Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai Timings 12pm to 2am daily Contact 04 4322300
7. Buffalo Wild Wings
This laid back spot will be showing the game on 26 screens across the entire restaurant. Serving arguably the best wings in town, this Jumeirah 2 hang out will be a great spot to enjoy some friendly competition with friends.
Location Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah Beach Road Timings Weekdays from12pm to 1am and weekends from 12pm to 2am daily Contact 04 2885853
8. Original Wings and Rings
Watch your favourite athletes in the newly revamped Original Wings and Rings as you sample a menu of American food like burgers, chicken wings, crispy onion rings and nachos.
Location Level C, Liberty House, DIFC Timings Based on match timings Contact 04 3596900
