Where to watch RWC in Dubai

[JudithCharmless]

We're here on holiday, so pretty central, any recommendations for a child friendly place to watch the final and also have a reasonable priced beer?

Barasti at the Mina Sayahi Meridian is the most popular beach /sports bar. Not sure that any bar in Dubai is particularly child friendly though as under 21s aren't normally allowed in

I would avoid Barasti personally, RWC or otherwise. McGettigans is a good choice.

And children can go into any bar/restaurant during the day. No problem at all.

I'd find out if Reform or one of the many many golf clubs are closest to you. They are much more family friendly.

Your hotel might be showing it too though?

Don't try and take a child to barasti 😁

PS there's no such thing as reasonably priced beer in Dubai. Sadly.

Kids can go into restaurants but not designated bars (not just bar areas within the main hotel) unless they are also eating. Agree that a golf club may be a better bet. Not sure there's much to choose between Barasti and McGettigans TBH but at least the view is better in Barasti!

I lived there. I never once took my children to barasti or mcgettigans.

I never saw any other children there either to be honest over several years, so even if they are technically allowed in some areas in there (and I doubt it, unless they count it as a special event?) neither is suitable.

McGettigans would be my choice too but it's pretty smokey in there so maybe not child friendly.

Ok, I can amuse the kids instead thinking Kidzania in Dubai Mall. Any sports bars near there? I have googled but really not sure on distances etc in Dubai! Appreciate all help so far.

@JudithCharmless which hotel are you in?

Tbh, you'll probably find somewhere in your actual hotel that will be showing it, and that would be way better than traipsing out anywhere if the children aren't going to watch it anyway.

There are no licensed places in Dubai mall itself, plus it's huge so a pain to easily get in and out of and all the way up to kidzania. The nearest bars to Dubai mall would be the hotels attached to it, or over the bridge to Souk Al Bahar, but they are more posh, really expensive restaurants than bars.

The bar in The Address at Dubai Mall might be showing it. I’m sure I saw something about a screening on the beach at JBR which might be good but not licensed. I’m just home from work so let me have a quick look.

Bidis on the Palm has an outdoor non-smoking family area for watching the RWC

We're at Lapita, which is a metro ride into town.

www.timeoutdubai.com has a feature on where to watch the Rugby World Cup. For Kid friendly though, I'd suggest Reform Social at The Lakes Club.

Remember not to book a holiday when the 2023 Rugby World Cup is on!

If you’re at the Lapita, try The Irish Village in Riverland. They are bound to be showing it.

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We did, but they've not got the internet link sorted

I would second Bidi Bondi on the Palm though the new owners have made it a bit more partyish than it was before and it was jammed busy last weekend. They do an offer of 5 drinks or 4 drinks and a meal for 155dhs. Get there early to get a table as the queues last weekend were massive.