Where to watch Euro 2012 in the UAE

Whether you’re a football fan or not, this month’s UEFA European Football Championship provides plenty of entertainment and fun, especially if you watch the matches at one of the many venues holding special screenings.

Here’s our pick of the winning venues hosting the action from Friday, when the event kicks off with host nation Poland vs Greece and Russia vs Czech Republic. 

Dubai

Al Badia Golf Club, Festival City

Spikes: Enjoy sharing platters (Dh70, during lunch and dinner every match day) and beverage promotions. Al Badia’s Facebook page is running a competition to win free food for up to four people.

Call 04-7011127/28

Al Murooj Rotana

Double Decker: Screening all matches, with deals on food and beverages. There will be raffle prizes during the Friday brunch (noon until 4pm, Dh179 including unlimited beverages) and Saturday barbecue (3-7pm, Dh169 with beverages).

Call 04-3211111

Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers

McGettigans: Euro 2012 VIP packages for all match days, get access to the VIP viewing area for a clear view of the big screens at Dh400 per person (minimum group of 15 guests required) including free beverages during the game and finger food.

Call 04-3560560

Citymax Hotels

Huddle Sports Bar and Grill: Euro 2012 menu, including a platter and food and beverage deals. Spend Dh100 or more to be entered into a raffle draw to win an iPad every week; all entrants to the draw will automatically be entered for the grand prize of a 42-inch LED TV.

Call 04-409 8000 (Al Barsha) or 04-407 8000 (BurDubai)

Dubai Creek Golf &Yacht Club

QD’s Tent: Catch the matches live on big screens with special food and beverage offers. Packages from Dh350 for a table of four, including two snack towers and ten selected beverages.

Call 04-2956000

Dubai Ice Rink

At Dubai Mall, matches will be shown on a 20m x 10m LED screen, with bean bags for seats in the centre of the ice rink. Call 04-4485111

Dubai World Trade Centre

Summer Sports Majlis: Six giant screens, free parking and free entry. Snacks available.

Call 04-306 4000 or log onto summersportsmajlis.com

Emirates Golf Club

Football Central: Get food and beverage packages for groups of four and more, including snack platters and beverage vouchers. Dh290 for a table of four, including a snack platter and eight beverage vouchers; Dh690 for 10, with 20 vouchers; and Dh790 for a table of 10, with 20 premium beverage vouchers.

Call 04-4179999

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Wavebreaker: Watch the matches on a 15-foot LED screen. Entrance is Dh85, including a voucher for the same amount to spend on food. Dh165 for a beverage bucket of five. From10am until 1am.

Call 04-3182580

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi

Barasti: Watch the games games in an air-conditioned tent on a giant screen. Beverage deals available. Entry is free.

Call 04-3993333

Movenpick Hotel Deira

Spiritz: The trophy menu features a burger or sandwich and a beverage for Dh55, two beverages for Dh75 or three beverages for Dh90. Every supporter wearing a football shirt will receive a complimentary house beverage.

Call 800 DEIRA (33472).

Movenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate

Al Bahou: Watch games with two of the sport’s biggest names — England’s World Cup-winning hattrick hero Sir Geoff Hurst and former England football club manager “Big” Ron Atkinson. There will be a funkiest fan competition to win a range of memorabilia, plus photos with the resident legends throughout the tournament. Dh175 with a bucket of beverages and a choice from a selection of live cooking stations, Dh395 including unlimited house beverages and food, and Dh495 with premium beverages and food.

Call 04-4445613

Oceana Beach Club

West 14th: An international bar menu matches the international games with offers from Dh45. Wear full sporting gear for the chance to win prizes. From 5pm to 1am.

Call: 04-4477601

Souk Madinat Jumeirah

The Rivington Grill: Enjoy the atmosphere and beverage promotions while watching games on the leather sofas.

Call 04-3666464

The Irish Village

Watch the games live in an air-conditioned tent on four screens, one of which measures 10 X 6 metres. DJ Marky Mark will be behind the decks between and after the matches. Bucket deals for early birds. Enjoy daily food specialities to match the countries playing on the day. Free entry.

Call 04-2824750

Time Oak Hotels&Suites, Al Barsha

Queen of Sheba Lounge: Catch the action live, with a daily raffle draw, quizzes and football-themed competition.

Call 04-4377888

Abu Dhabi

Millennium Hotel

Cristal Bar: Beverage deals and prizes, with Rosario providing entertainment.

Call 02-6146000

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri

Beachfront Tent: Air-conditioned tent on match days, 6pm-3am. Large screen TVs and projectors in the 300-seater tent, with a DJ adding to the excitement. Sports bites and beverages available, as well as daily prizes. A minimum charge of Dh75 per person includes two select beverages. Advance group package bookings for a minimum of four persons are accepted.

Call 02-5098555

Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel

Tavern: Six large screens -- plus, guess the score and win prizes. Special menu.

Call 02-6773333

Yas Island Rotana

Y Bar: Every four beverages gives you a chance to win VIP passes to the Euro 2012 for you and a friend in Kiev, Ukraine.

Call 02-6564000

Ras Al Khaimah

Al Hamra Golf Club

Lagoons Sports Bar and Terrace: Enjoy food and beverages and catch the matches on large screens, along with live music and a DJ. Activities include face painting, PlayStation lounges, table football matches, quiz nights and more. Free entry.

Call 07-2447474