Sports bars in Dubai
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Dubai has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include The 44, The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, The Stables, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Dubai
We indexed 40 sports bars in Dubai. The scene leans Pub, Lounge and Restaurant. You'll find them in دبي, البرشاء, عجمان. The 44 (Sports Bar, Hotel Bar) on Westin Hotel . The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, Lounge) on Citymax Hotels. The Stables (Sports Bar, Restaurant) on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Sports bars in Dubai
The 44
A hotel bar spot 10.9 km from central Dubai.
The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill
A lounge and night club spot 2.7 km from central Dubai.
The Stables
A restaurant and pub spot 5.9 km from central Dubai.
Buffalo Wings & Rings Dubai
A wings joint spot 7.4 km from central Dubai.
Player's Lounge
A sports bar 3.4 km from central Dubai.
Kickers Sports Bar
A sports bar 26.9 km from central Dubai.
Tt eSports Billiards & Cafe Dubai
A sports bar 5.9 km from central Dubai.
Qube Sports Bar
A sports bar 12.1 km from central Dubai.
Bridgewater Tavern
A pub spot 10.7 km from central Dubai.
Dhow and Anchor
A pub spot 18.6 km from central Dubai.
The Pub
A pub spot 0.9 km from central Dubai.
The Underground
A pub spot 26.4 km from central Dubai.
Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre Hotel
A hotel and coffee shop spot 3.3 km from central Dubai.
The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 20.1 km from central Dubai.
Barrel 12 Urban Sports Bistro
A bistro spot 24.2 km from central Dubai.
How to pick a sports bar in Dubai
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Dubai?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Dubai show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Dubai family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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