5 Best Sports Bars in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding the right sports bar in Dubai on match night means picking a screen and a seat before kickoff, not after. Buffalo Wings & Rings in DIFC alone has racked up over 8,000 Google reviews, more than triple the next name on this page, and every bar here holds a rating of 4.5 or better, so the real decision is atmosphere and location, not quality.

Short answer: The most-reviewed sports bar in Dubai is Buffalo Wings & Rings - DIFC (4.8 stars across more than 8,200 reviews), followed by OK11 Sports Lounge near Dubai Museum (4.9) and Double Decker Pub at Swissotel Al Murooj (4.6). Expect a lively, screen-heavy setup at every one of these, with several running live match promotions and happy-hour drink deals.

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Dubai's Top Sports Bars, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Buffalo Wings & Rings - DIFC	4.8 ★	8,240	Biggest crowd / match screenings	View ›
2	OK11 Sports Lounge	4.9 ★	1,666	Pool table & casual hangout	View ›
3	Double Decker Pub	4.6 ★	2,446	Outdoor terrace / football matches	View ›
4	Fibber Magee’s - SZR	4.5 ★	2,226	Irish pub / live performers	View ›
5	Long's Bar	4.5 ★	2,100	British pub / 20 screens	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Buffalo Wings & Rings - DIFC

4.88,240 Google reviews

Buffalo Wings & Rings DIFC is the local outpost of an American sports-bar and wings chain founded in Cincinnati in 1984, now running 80-plus locations worldwide. The DIFC branch pairs a full food and bar menu, wings, burgers, sandwiches and cocktails, with big screens showing live sports, and the business runs regular promotions like Wings Wednesday and daily happy hour. It is by far the most-reviewed sports bar in the city, with a review base that dwarfs every other name on this page.

What people praise

Consistently praised staff, with reviewers naming individual servers by name
Big-screen coverage of major tournaments including live football
Wide food menu beyond just wings, from burgers to salads
Regular deals: Wings Wednesday, all-day happy hour, weekend brunch

Worth knowing

Outdoor seating is popular and can fill up on match nights

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume8,240 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

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Our take: The sheer scale of its review base, over five times the next closest bar on this page, plus a genuinely high rating for that volume, makes this the obvious default for a big-crowd game night in DIFC.

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Liberty House - Level C - Al Sukouk Street - DIFC - Dubai

#2🕑 Open 7 days

OK11 Sports Lounge

4.91,666 Google reviews

OK11 Sports Lounge sits inside the Concorde Inn Hotel near Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi, offering a bar and restaurant setup built around a pool table alongside food and drinks. Reviewers describe a relaxed, friendly spot for watching games and socializing rather than a high-volume tourist bar, with staff mentioned by name across multiple reviews. It holds the highest rating of any sports bar on this page.

What people praise

Highest rating on this page at 4.9
Pool table adds a draw beyond just watching the screens
Staff repeatedly singled out by name for attentive service
Reviewers describe a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere

Worth knowing

Reviewers flagged washroom upkeep as an area to improve

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,666 · 73th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest rating on the list, and the pool table plus consistently friendly service reviews make it a solid pick if you want a game on in the background rather than a packed match-day crowd.

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Concorde Inn Hotel Dubai 44981 - 34 Al Fahidi St - near Dubai Museum - Al Souq Al Kabeer - Al Fahidi - Dubai

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Double Decker Pub

4.62,446 Google reviews

Double Decker Pub operates inside the Swissotel Al Murooj in Downtown Dubai, built around a British pub concept with an outdoor terrace that reviewers say is well suited to watching football while eating classic pub food. Its own site describes live music and a lively but relaxed happy-hour crowd. Management responds personally to nearly every review, a pattern that shows up consistently across the feedback here.

What people praise

Outdoor terrace specifically called out for watching matches
Traditional British menu, from Sunday roasts to burgers
Live music and DJ sets add to the atmosphere on weekends
Management replies personally and by name to guest reviews

Worth knowing

A handful of reviewers note quotes on smaller orders can run higher than expected

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,446 · 93th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

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Our take: The outdoor terrace built specifically for match-watching, combined with a genuinely engaged management team, makes it a strong pick for anyone who wants to watch the game outside rather than indoors.

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Swissôtel Al Murooj - Trade Center Second - Dubai

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fibber Magee’s - SZR

4.52,226 Google reviews

Fibber Magee's SZR is an Irish pub on Sheikh Zayed Road, one of the older bars in Dubai according to reviewers, serving Irish pub food and drink alongside large screens for sports and regular live music performers. Its own materials describe pub grub, live bands and trad sessions, and Irish hospitality as the core of the concept. It also operates sister locations, including one at the Sevens Stadium.

What people praise

Large screens showing live football and other sports events
Regular live music and trad sessions
Long-running promotions, including unlimited drinks packages
Reviewers highlight consistently warm, personal service from returning staff

Worth knowing

Parking near the venue can be difficult to find, per multiple reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume2,226 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: The Irish pub character and live entertainment set it apart from the more American-style sports bars on this list, and reviewers keep coming back specifically for the atmosphere.

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Saeed Tower 1 - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Dubai

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Long's Bar

4.52,100 Google reviews

Long's Bar sits inside the Towers Rotana on Sheikh Zayed Road, billed by the hotel as the longest bar in the Middle East, with a British-style pub setup, classic pub fare and 20 large screens broadcasting international football. The venue runs a regular schedule of promotions, including Latino Night and a Tuesday Gents' Night, alongside live music and an in-house DJ.

What people praise

20 screens dedicated to live football and other sports
Regular themed nights, including Latino Night and Gents' Night deals
Reviewers repeatedly praise the food quality, especially the steaks
Central Sheikh Zayed Road location

Worth knowing

Reviews skew toward its nightlife and party nights rather than a quiet game-watching setup

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume2,100 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown69% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The screen count alone makes it one of the most purpose-built sports-watching venues on this page, though the vibe leans more toward a lively night out than a low-key match viewing.

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Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center First - Dubai

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the venue’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, measured against other Dubai sports bars. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a night at a Dubai sports bar cost? (2026)

Pricing at Dubai sports bars depends heavily on the night, the promotion running, and whether you are ordering food, drinks, or both. Several of the bars above run recurring deals, drinks packages on set nights, happy-hour pricing, or wing specials, so check each venue’s current offers before you go rather than assuming a flat rate.

Serving all of Dubai

The sports bars above are spread across Dubai’s main entertainment corridors, including DIFC, Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Center and Al Fahidi near Dubai Museum. Searching for a sports bar near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option and check what is showing tonight.

What to check before heading to a sports bar in Dubai

Which matches or leagues are they showing on the night you want to go?
Do they take reservations for match nights, or is it first-come, first-served?
Is there a cover charge or minimum spend during big events?
What is the dress code and is outdoor seating available if you prefer it?
Are there happy-hour or promotional deals running that night?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these sports bars?

We started from every sports bar in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which sports bar in Dubai has the most screens?

Long’s Bar at the Towers Rotana advertises 20 large screens broadcasting international football, the most of any bar on this page.

Do these bars get busy on major match nights?

Yes, especially Buffalo Wings & Rings and Long’s Bar, both of which run dedicated match promotions. Booking ahead or arriving early is worth it for high-profile games.

The bottom line

Buffalo Wings & Rings DIFC is the safe default given its enormous, consistently strong review base, while OK11 Sports Lounge edges it on rating if you want a smaller, more relaxed spot. Check the fixture list and any promotions before you head out on a big match night.

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