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Where to watch the IPL in Abu Dhabi with deals on drinks and food

See the matches and get a deal

The IPL is here and there are matches coming thick and fast.

Looking for somewhere to watch a match that’s offering some great deals?

Here are the places to see the action.

If you want to add your venue to the listings, please send all the details to info@timeoutabudhabi.com.

Appaloosa

All the IPL matches will be live on screens at this cool sports bar at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi. Head along for a match and you can take advantage of happy hour deals from 3pm to 6pm every day when it’s 50 percent off drinks.
Daily noon-3am. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City A (02 201 4000).

Blu Sky Lounge and Grill

It may be a trendy Manchester City supporters bar but you can catch all the IPL action live on screens here. Plus with drinks deals from Dhs20 during happy hour, which runs from opening to closing.
From Dhs20. Mon-Thu 3pm-3am, Fri-Sun 3pm-3am. Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 818 4888).

Coopers Bar and Restaurant

As one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular pubs, there’s always a deal to be had and a match to watch at Cooper’s. Head along to watch the IPL and you can also enjoy happy hour deals that run from noon to 2am with drinks from Dhs25.
Sun-Wed noon-2am, Thu-Sat noon-3am. Cooper’s Bar and Restaurant, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3325).

NRG Sports Café

The 2019 Time Out Abu Dhabi Music and Nightlife Award winner for Best Sports Bar has some top offers for fans of the IPL. Head along during a match and you can enjoy drinks from Dhs20, tuck into a platter of snacks with two pints for Dhs120 and if you predict the correct score and man of the match to win a free drink. Plus, visit five times for matches during the competition and you’ll get a free bucket of hops.
Daily 4pm-2.30am. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 644 6666).

Velocity

During all IPL matches, a selection of drinks will cost Dhs24 from 3pm until closing and a special Indian snack menu is also on the menu, including onion pakoras, butter chicken, chicken wings, Punjab vegetable samosas and tandoori chicken, starting from Dhs30.
Prices vary. Open Sun-Mon 3pm-10pm, Wed-Sat 3pm-midnight. Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi (02 304 7777).