As England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and Italy battle it out. Rugby fans can celebrate the Six Nations with culinary experiences across the emirates.
Dubai
Dhow & Anchor
Famed for its buzzing atmosphere during game days, the British gastropub offers rugby enthusiasts meal deals inspired by each nation on match days. Available until the end of the season, diners can tuck into the likes of Welsh rarebit on toast from Wales, mini toad in the hole from England paired with London Pride, haggis roll from Scotland and Brewdog, Margarita pizza from Italy, rabbit stew from France and corn beef slides from Ireland paired with Jameson. To fully immerse yourself in the competitive spirit of the day, guests can take part in interactive games to win exciting prizes.
GO: Visit jumeirah.com or call 04 432 3232 for reservations and more information.
garden on 8
This British style pub is known for its laid back vibe and garden-style experience and will feature screens exclusively reserved for the Six Nations. There’s even a daily happy hour available from 4pm to 8pm with cocktails for AED 35 and two-for-one on house spirits, grape and bottled hops.
GO: Call 04 427 1000 for reservations and more information.
McCafferty’s Jumeirah Village
The Irish are known across the globe for their warm hospitality and it’s no different at McCafferty’s in JVC. McCafferty’s Irish Pub brings you the very best live sporting entertainment and boasts more TV screens than most sports bars, plus a daily happy hour.
GO: Follow @mccaffertysjvc on Instagram for more information.
Spike Sports Bar
Watch all of the Six Nations action on the large screen at Spike Sports Bar. There will be special deals on food, including a Six Nations burger and fries for AED 80 and a Six Nations burger, fries and a pint for AED 95. The selection of Six Nations burgers feature ingredients inspired by each nation.
GO: Call 04 417 9842 for reservations and more information.
The Duck Hook
Located in Dubai Hills Golf Club, the country pub and garden will stream every action-packed second across eight screens for rugby enthusiasts to soak in the matchday excitement. Guests are invited to indulge in a menu featuring all-time favourite game day delights, including glazed chicken poppers, beer-battered fish and chips, steak and ale pie, and the mighty burger with drinks offers on Magners and Guinness for AED 35. Guests can also take advantage of the happy hour prices all match long, with drinks starting from AED 40.
GO: Visit jumeirah.com or call 04 432 3232 for reservations and more information.
The Rose & Crown
Nestled in the heart of Al Habtoor City, The Rose & Crown is a traditional British pub full of comfort and charm, buzz and banter. Located at The Atrium, this pint-sized local is marked by the presence of a bright red telephone box at the entrance. The venue will show all the Six Nations matches, paired with a daily happy hour from 4pm to 7pm, offering selected beverages from AED 29.
GO: Call 04 437 0022 for reservations and more information.
Wavebreaker Beach Bar and Grill
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah will be re-launching its popular ‘Beach Stadium’ for the duration of the Six Nations tournament. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, the venue will be showing all matches live on a giant screen in the garden and on multiple screens at the beachside bar. In addition, rugby fans can take advantage of combo deals for the Wavebreaker signature burger, complemented by a cool refreshing bottle of house hops at AED 109, while a bucket of five hops starts at AED 185. Available daily from Saturday 5 February to Saturday 19 March.
GO: Email restaurant.jbr@hilton.com or call 04 318 2319 for reservations and more information.
Abu Dhabi
Blu Sky Lounge and Grill
The biggest of big-screen sports, daily promotions and a mouth-watering grill menu, Blu Sky Lounge and Grill is designed for that Friday-night-feeling every night of the week. The Six Nations will fill the lounge with immersive sound on screens positioned for uninterrupted viewing. Beyond the impressive bar selection of draught and bottle, the dining menu is much more than just bar-snacking. From cheesy fries to loaded nachos, fish and chips and Argentinian tenderloin with chimichurri, it’s all your grill favourites and then some.
GO: Email abudhabi.dine@tsogosun.com or call 02 818 4888 for bookings and more information.
Offside
Celebrate the Six Nations in a casual setting surrounded by friends. The sports bar will be showing all matches, while Saturdays are ideal for a family catch-up, with an irresistible menu, kids aged five to twelve years dining for free, plus its pet friendly too.
GO: Call 02 811 4342 for reservations and more information.
