From the thrill of the 100m dash to the super-human field events, the Olympic Games is the biggest sporting event on the planet, and no doubt you want to know the best places to watch all the Toyko 2020 action unfold here in Abu Dhabi.
Don’t settle for the silver and bronze options of sitting at home on the sofa, get yourself out to one of the capital’s premier sport-centric establishments.
Here are the top places to watch the Olympics in Abu Dhabi this summer.
49ers
Looking for a place to watch the Olympics in Abu Dhabi? Shoot over to the Wild West themed bar at Le Méridien where you can enjoy a slab of sirloin steak (250g) alongside two glasses of red or white grape for Dhs249 every Saturday and Sunday evening.
Le Méridien, Al Zahiyah (02 645 8000).
Appaloosa
With more than 25 screens dotted around the bar, Appaloosa is one place where you are won’t have to jostle for position to see all the Olympic action. Plus, there’s a three-hour happy hour with 50 percent off selected beverages. Nice.
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City (02 201 4131).
Blu Sky Lounge
There will be no hurdles to watching the Olympics at this chilled out spot. Normally the home of football and Man City fan gatherings, you can cast your eye over the finest athletes on the planet doing battle for gold, silver and bronze at Blu Sky Lounge while enjoying a happy hour that begins at 3pm.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Tourist Club Area, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
Brahaus
If you’re a fan of German hops and cuisine then sprint on down to the Brahaus at the back of the Beach Rotana hotel. From 5pm to 6pm, ‘hoplympians’ can get their mitts on selected house drinks with 30 percent lopped off the original marker.
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi (02 697 9011).
c.mondo
Haven’t settled on a place to hang your hat to watch the Olympics in Abu Dhabi? The newly renovated c.mondo at the Centro Capital Centre has sprung up new large screens and will be extending its happy hour from 10am to 9pm until August 7 for the big event with selected house bevvies starting from Dhs20.
Centro Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 409 6514).
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant
Want to see the Olympics on a big screen? At Cooper’s you have the choice of four, as well as a load of smaller TVs dotted around the popular establishment. A place where you can enjoy some delicious food deals during the events, happy hour begins at noon and ends at 8pm with selected house bevvies starting from Dhs40.
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3325).
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PJ O’Reilly’s
The All-Ireland football and hurling championships may have kicked off back home but PJ O’Reilly’s won’t be diving away from Tokyo 2020. Sports fans can have their fill of athletics, swimming and a host of other sporting events at the famous Irish joint while taking advantage of selected house bevvies from Dhs27 from Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 8pm.
Le Royal Méridien, Sheikh Khalifa Street (800 101 101).
Stars N Bars
Americans love The Olympics (they do win a lot of the time) and at Stars N Bars, you will find plenty of admiration for the five rings with tonnes of screens, American comfort food and a happy hour where selected house drinks start from Dhs21.
Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
The Sportman’s Arms
If it involves competition and a piece of metal to be won, you can guarantee this popular bar in Zayed Sports City will be covering it. You can enjoy a roast dinner every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dhs60 and if the lads are up for it, Tuesdays see three free drinks for the boys plus 50 percent shaved off a main course.
International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
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