Planning a trip to Dubai anytime soon? Dubai is one of the most happening places globally and is constantly on the bucket lists of tens of thousands of people abroad. They come here for shopping, dining, entertainment, culture and other offerings.
But there is a good chance that one of the most significant football matches in history could fall during your trip to Dubai. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are all set to lock horns in the Copa del Rey final. There is also the UEFA Champions League semi-finals to focus on.
Fret not. Dubai has a good number of sports bars, featuring the right atmosphere to enjoy the clashes. The ongoing IPL 2025 is also a big hit at these places. Check out the trendiest football matches at these sports bars in Dubai.
Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona
Spanish football sensations FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are getting ready to square off in the Copa del Rey 2024-2025 final at the Estadio La Cartuja on Sunday. The fierce match starts at 12 am, as per Dubai time.
Organised by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the Copa del Rey is an annual domestic cub knockout football competition in Spain. Barcelona are the current league leader in La Liga and Real Madrid feature second on La Liga standings.

This is going to be the third El Clasico featuring FC Barcelona and Real Madrid this season. In total, the teams have met in 259 matches. Real Madrid has emerged victorious 106 times and Barca ruled the game on 102 occasions.
Barcelona is considered the most successful team in Copa del Rey history, holding an outstanding 31 titles. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been the ruler of the game 20 times. You can catch up to all the fun at sports bars in Dubai.
UEFA Champions League semi-finals
The UEFA Champions League has finally reached the semi-final stage. There are just 4 clubs remaining – eyeing the coveted trophy to become European champions at the end of May. You can check out the highly anticipated clashes at different sports bars in Dubai.
The semi-finalists of 2025 feature Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona, Arsenal and Inter Milan. These 4 clubs definitely put on quite the display in the recent quarter-finals, fighting for their positions in this season’s competition.
Champions League semi-finals and final: Schedule
First Legs
- Tuesday April 29
- Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Wednesday April 30
- FC Barcelona vs Inter Milan
Second Legs
- Tuesday May 6
- Inter Milan vs FC Barcelona
- Wednesday May 7
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal
- Timings for all semi-finals: 11 pm Dubai time
Saturday May 31
- Final at Munich Football Arena, Germany

20 top sports bars in Dubai for football matches
Sports Bar | Opening Hours | Price Range | Location |
Brighton Rock Restaurant and Sports Bar | 12 pm to 2 am Sunday to Thursday12 pm to 3 am Friday to Saturday | Dh50 to Dh200 | Click here |
McGettigan’s JBR | 12:30 pm to 3 am Monday to Friday10 am to 3 am Saturday to Sunday | Dh50 approximately | Click here |
Offside | 4 pm to 3 am Monday to Thursday12 pm to 3 am Friday to Sunday | Dh70 to Dh200 | Click here |
West Beach Bistro and Sports Lounge | 12 pm to 3 am | – | Click here |
Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant | 12:30 pm to 3 am | – | Click here |
Lock, Stock and Barrel | 4 pm to 3 am | – | Click here |
McGettigan’s Factory The Palm | 4 pm to 2 am Monday to Thursday12 pm to 2 am Friday to Sunday | Dh50 to Dh200 | Click here |
Seven Sports Bar | 12 pm to 2 am | Dh520 for 2 people | Click here |
Players House | 6 pm to 3 am | – | Click here |
Roaring Rabbit | 12 pm to 12 am | Click here | |
Bedrock Pier 7 | 12 pm to 2 am Monday to Friday | Dh30 to Dh100 | Click here |
Underground Pub | 12 pm to 3 am | Dh100 to Dh150 | Click here |
Shades | 2 pm to 2 am | Dh50 approximately | Click here |
Orphic Bar | 8 am to 3 am | Dh50 to Dh100 | Click here |
The Yard Sports Bar at Topgolf Dubai | 11 am to 2 am Monday to Friday9 am to 2 am Saturday to Sunday | Dh350 for 2 people | Click here |
ICON Bar and Lounge | 12 pm to 3 am | – | Click here |
Q-Sports Bar | 12 pm to 2 am | Dh360 for 2 people | – |
Brooklyn Bar Dubai | 12 pm to 3 am | Dh335 for 2 people | Click here |
Sherlock’s Pub | 12 pm to 3 am | Dh35 to Dh55Happy Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm | Click here |
Pub 2.0 Barsha | 1 pm to 3 am | Dh280 for 2 people | Click here |
Brooklyn Dubai | 12 pm to 3 am | Dh335 for 2 people | Click here |
Crown & Lion – The English Pub | 11:30 am to 3 am | – | Click here |
Funny Cat Sports Bar DXB | 12 pm to 4 am | Dh270 for 2 people | Click here |
StrEAT Culture Dubai | 12 pm to 3 am | Dh300 for 2 people | Click here |
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