Running from September 20 to November 2, the Rugby World Cup has hurtled towards us faster than a Welsh rugby player. We’ve got together not only the best places to catch your most crucial matches, but the places that offer great deals at the same time.
The criteria for a good spot to watch the World Cup is quite simple: A lot of TVs, flowing drinks, tasty food, and a lot of space to flail your arms around in sorrow or excitement.
Throughout Dubai, there are a load of deals during the event that might just draw you in. Here’s our top picks:
McGettigan’s
Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Dubai World Trade Centre
A Dubai staple, two of McGettigan’s hottest branches, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Dubai World Trade Centre, are offering up some deals to make catching the game that much more fun. A free drink will be offered to anyone wearing their country’s jersey during the matches. During all rugby games, the happy hour is extended, and there’s even a chance for one lucky punter to nab free tickets to the Rugby World Cup final in Japan. This offer includes paid flights and accommodation, all you need to do is buy three drinks over three matches, the winner is chosen on October 20.
Check out the website here.
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
Dubai Marina
Situated on the fourth floor of the Pier 7 building, The Scene is about as British as you can get in Dubai and offers a familiar menu and a funky interior. Grounded more in its food than just its drinks, The Scene is offering a selection of food deals such as Brekkie Bonus Point from AED 29 which offers eggs on toast and a drink, and the ‘Un-burger-leivable Bench Break’ from AED 99 which offers a burger and a drink. It’s also offering a match time drinks menu from AED 35 and even offers face painting, custom hats, DJs, and competitions throughout the Cup.
Check out the website here.
Perry & Blackwelder’s
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Said to be the first true smokehouse opened in Dubai back in 2014, P&B can offer some great comfort food while you watch your team. Available only on game days, All-Day and All-American breakfasts are AED 85 and super-sized. The restaurant is also offering the ‘Manwich’ which is about as decadent as it sounds, for AED 75 or 79 paired with a hot drink. Six bottles will be priced at AED 135, 12 at AED 250 and pitchers are only AED 99. The house also offers two deals not for the faint-hearted including unlimited wings for AED 199 and an ‘Excuse for Missing Work’ challenge on making up the best excuse to watch the game.
Check out the website here.
Offside Sports Bar
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
One of the coolest and most relaxed sports bars in the emirates is offering a rugby raffle from September 15 to November 30. Every Thursday fans will be in with a chance of winning a variety of prizes from AED 500 bar tabs to spend on food and drink, to mid-monthly prizes of two-night stays at JA Palm Tree Court, JA Hatta Fort or JA Manafaru Maldives. Other prizes include Abu Dhabi F1 tciekts, Dubai Rugby 7s tickets, and even 2020 Hong Kong Rugby 7s tickets with a hotel and flights. To earn a raffle ticket, you must spend AED 200 on food and drink.
Check out the website here.
Dhow and Anchor
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Snazzy British gastropub is entering the scrum of rugby deals with its “Beat the Boss” event. Ushering the new bar manager, Alexander McNally, “Beat the Boss” has McNally call out to the crowd who he is backing for the win that match, every time his team loses, he will give everyone at Dhow and Anchor one free beverage. Not only this but there’s a four-hour long happy hour and numerous scratch and win competitions.
Check out the website here.
Barasti Beach Bar
Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Al Sufouh
Barasti is always one to roll out something impressive ahead of a major event. This time the venue is rolling out the astroturf. Throughout the duration of the World Cup, Barasti is turning the whole middle deck of the bar into an ‘ultimate fan zone’ by fitting it entirely in astroturf. The area will house games, deals, and giveaways, with one of the prizes being a trip to the World Cup final in Japan.
Check out the website here.
