It’s the biggest game in club football so of course you want to know where to watch the Champions League final in Abu Dhabi this Saturday (May 29). The match will be shown at 11pm here in Abu Dhabi.
As football fans, we’re on the hunt for tonnes of screens, plates of great grub, bucket loads of drink deals and that a wonderful W.
Whether you’re a Cityzen or true blue, here are all the very best places to watch the Champions League final in Abu Dhabi.
Appaloosa
You won’t have any issues missing the action at this bar at the back of Marriott Al Forsan. Appaloosa has tonnes of screens placed conveniently around the bar so that all guests can have unimpeded views of the action. Fuel up before the big game with the Breakfast of Champions, which is served up until 9pm.
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City (02 201 4131).
Blu Sky Lounge
There will be no divided loyalties in this chilled out joint. Blu Sky Lounge is the haunt of the capital’s Man City supporters and come kick-off time expect the place to packed with sky blue jerseys. Happy hour lasts from 3pm to 3am, so you will be able to toast victory or quietly sobbed into discounted hops once the last whistle sounds in the Champions League final on Saturday.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Tourist Club Area, Al Zahiyah (02 818 4888).
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant
Want a large screen to watch the Champions League final? Well at Cooper’s you will have your pick with two inside and two outside. Always a popular spot for a night out, the bar offers some great deals during match days for supporters to get stuck into. Fans can score top deals on bites as well as enjoy an eight-hour happy hour from 4pm to midnight.
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3325).
Easy Tiger
You’re always guaranteed a good night at Easy Tiger and with happy hour running for the duration of the Champions League final on Saturday May 29, fans can bag themselves selected drinks from Dhs21 while watching Man City and Chelsea duke it out for the title.
Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche (02 678 0522).
McGettigan’s
This Irish establishment nestled at the back of the Dusit Thani Hotel knows a thing or two about showing live sport. Fans can soak up the atmosphere before kick-off with a super saver deal of five selected house beverages for Dhs100 and with a plethora of TVs around the bar, you will be in no trouble of missing the Champions League final here on Saturday May 29.
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, (02 698 8888).
Offside Sports Lounge
It’s play on for the Champions League final at this funky sports bars. Offside Sports Lounge provides fans with loads of screens, cool sporting memorabilia on the walls at which to gawk and an opportunity to even bring your dog to cheer on your team. What more could you ask for? To be trafficked to the bar by golf buggy? Done.
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Island (02 811 4342).
Stars N Bars
Lots of seats from where to view the Champions League final, tasty American comfort grub like chicken wings and burgers plus an eight-hour happy hour with selected hops starting from Dhs20 to settle nerves before kick-off? Sounds like Stars N Bars is your place to be this Saturday night.
Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
The Sportman’s Arms
The clue is in the name – this pub loves sports and on Saturday fans grab themselves a roast starting from Dhs60 ahead of the Champions League final at the spacious American-Bar at the International Tennis Centre.
International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
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