Get everything you need to know about Dubai’s best sports bars, including drinks deals, happy hours, numbers of screens and extras, like pool tables

Whether you like the Premier League or the Premier League of darts, nothing can quite beat watchingsport in a big group in a busy bar. Well, apart from being there, of course.

But while living in Dubai we have to watch top level sport from afar (most of the time!), there are plenty of places all over turn pandering to our inner sports star. From giant outdoor screens, to private booths with your own barman, you will find somewhere that suits your needs.

We might even suggest watching your team at a different venue every time they’re on…

Barasti

A casual beach bar with more than ten screens showing everything from football to darts.
Screens: Ten big screens, two large screens and one outdoor giant screen.
Showing: Cricket, football, rugby union, rugby league, Formula 1 and darts.
Deals: Happy hour daily from 4pm-7pm.
Club/country allegiance: Weekly meeting point for Dubai Saints, the local Southampton supporters’ club.
Extras: Six pool tables on the pool deck, beach access and shisha.

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh Road, www.barastibeach.com (04 399 3333).

04 318 1313  Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina – Umm Suqeim   Award winning

Brunswick Sports Club

A cool Melbourne-style warehouse bar, packed with the coolest kids in town and every sport imaginable. Top notch food, too, from the boys behind Tom & Serg.
Screens: Eight big screens, three large screens.
Showing: Football, rugby, Aussie rules, rugby league, cricket, Formula 1 and darts.
Deals: Regular themed nights throughout the week.
Extras: The food is a big plus, as you might expect from a group who own three popular cafes across town.

056 404 0685  Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel – Barsha

Biber Lounge

With brand-new pool tables and a private room free to hire, this Palm Jumeirah spot at Rixos is perfect for watching your favourite sports with up to 15 friends.
Screens: Four small TVs and a private room with a wide screen TV.
Showing: Cricket, football, rugby union, rugby league, Formula 1 and darts.
Club/country allegiance: None.
Extras: Two pool tables.
Rixos The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, www.thepalmdubai.rixos.com (04 457 5454).

04 457 5454  Rixos The Palm Dubai – Palm Jumeirah

Source: timeoutdubai.com