The much awaited FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off on Sunday 20th November in Qatar, and there are endless options across the UAE to go and watch the matches.
Here is a list of fan zones, sports bars and lounges that will be showing the FIFA World Cup, that are all on Privilee. We’ve highlighted what will be happening at the venues, where you can use your Privilee discounts and if there are any restrictions to be aware of.
Now… Ready, set, go!
Abu Dhabi
Al Raha Beach Hotel
What's happening: Al Raha Beach Hotel will have giant screens, food stalls and daily competition prizes throughout the World Cup.
Privilee discount: 25% off for Privilee Members and up to five guests.
Additional information: Entry is free , however coupons of AED 50 will need to be purchased for food and drinks.
Booking details: Call 02 508 0555 to find out more.
Emirates Palace
What's happening: Emirates Palace is hosting a World Cup fan zone, featuring four food chalets, two large bars and multiple LED screens.
Privilee discount: Privilee discounts are not applicable at the World Cup fan zone at Emirates Palace.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 180 per person for the group stage, AED 200 per person during the quarter-finals and AED 250 per person for the finals.
Booking details: Call 02 690 9000 to book.
Glo, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
What’s happening: Glo, the rooftop bar at Rosewood, will be screening all matches on a giant inflatable screen.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Booking details: Call 02 813 5520 to book.
Ray’s Bar, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
What’s happening: Enjoy two hours of unlimited beverages at Ray’s Bar, starting from AED 155 for a bucket of five beers and a bowl of fries.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to five guests.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 250 per person for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals.
Booking details: Call 02 811 5666 to book.
Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri
What’s happening: Shangri-La Abu Dhabi are hosting the first ever beachfront football village in Abu Dhabi, set to be one of the best World Cup fan zones in Abu Dhabi!
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Additional information: A day pass for the Football Village starts from AED 100, including two drinks.
Booking details: Call 02 509 8888 to book.
Dubai
Address Dubai Marina
What’s happening: Catch all of the FIFA football action from the Address Dubai Marina on pop-up screens.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 150 per person.
Booking details: Call 04 436 7777 to book.
Belgian Café, InterContinental Festival City
What’s happening: Belgian Café have set up an outdoor ‘Football Deck’, giving guests the chance to watch the games inside in Belgian Café or outdoors with astonishing views of The Creek.
Privilee discount: 10% off for Privilee Members and up to five guests.
Booking details: Booking not required, unless it is a group of ten or more. Please call 04 701 1127/28.
Black Goose, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Residence
What’s happening: Alongside screening all of the football games, Black Goose will be hosting exciting games, entertainment and DJs throughout the World Cup period.
Privilee discount: 40% off for Privilee Members and up to eight guests.
Additional information: The above discount is not applicable on draft beers.
Booking details: Call 04 399 5533 to book.
DoubleTree by Hilton JBR
What’s happening: The pool at DoubleTree by Hilton JBR will be transformed into JBR Football Village, with two enormous screens to watch the action, poolside during the World Cup!
Privilee discount: Privilee discount can not be used at DoubleTree by Hilton JBR Football Village. 30% off for Privilee Members and up to five guests still applies at Maiya Lounge, Gastro Kitchen, Areia Beach Bar & Grill.
Additional information: Choose from three different zones by the pool area to watch the games; Striker Zone (AED 200), Midfielder Zone (AED 150) and Defence Zone (AED 100). This is fully redeemable on food and drinks.
Privilee Members who do not want to watch the games in the zones, will be required to leave the pool at DoubleTree by Hilton two hours before kick off.
Booking details: Call 055 166 8092 to book.
Dubai Polo Bar, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
What’s happening: Dubai Polo Bar will be streaming all World Cup matches on a huge screen.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to ten guests.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 125 per person.
Booking details: Call 04 361 8111 to book.
Fairmont The Palm
What’s happening: Fairmont The Palm is inviting football fans to enjoy the matches on a giant screen at its sea view garden which is being converted into a football fan zone.
Privilee discount: Privilee discounts are not applicable at the World Cup fan zone at Fairmont The Palm.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 200 per person.
Booking details: Call 04 457 3457 to book.
Fluid Beach Club, Th8 Hotel
What’s happening: Enjoy watching all of the matches on outdoor screens with a backdrop of the stunning Palm Jumeirah at Fluid Beach Club.
Privilee discount: 25% off for Privilee Members and up to four guests.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 150 per person.
Booking details: Call 04 525 8888 to book.
Garden on 8, Media One Hotel
What’s happening: Garden on 8 is screening the games with live entertainment, dancers, bites and a huge screen on the terrace.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Additional information: Garden on 8 are offering a 'Football Starter Kit' package which includes popcorn, one beer, a burger and fries for AED 99. Please note that your Privilee discount is not applicable on this package.
Booking details: Call 04 427 1000 to book.
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
What’s happening: Hilton Dubai Jumeirah in JBR have created a ‘Beach Stadium’ with four areas dedicated to football fans during the World Cup; The Beach, Tiger Bar, Wavebreaker, and the private garden.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to four guests.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 200 per person.
Booking details: Call 04 318 2319 to book.
IKandy Ultralounge, Shangri-La Dubai
What’s happening: Watch all of the World Cup games with a stunning view of the Burj Khalifa at IKandy.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Booking details: Call 04 405 2703 to book.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
What’s happening: An outdoor arena will be located on the ground floor of the Plaza Terrace at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, with huge screens, private VIP lounges and delicious food.
Privilee discount: 10% off for Privilee Members and up to four guests on food and drinks ordered from the a la carte menu during the group games.
Booking details: Call 04 330 0000 to book.
K-West, Kempinski Hotel & Residences
What’s happening: All World Cup games will be shown at K-West Sports Bar.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to ten guests.
Booking details: Call 04 444 2000 to book.
Lah Lah, Zabeel House The Greens
What’s happening: Neighborhood hotspot, Lah Lah, will be showing all of the World Cup Games.
Privilee discount: 15% off for Privilee Members and up to five guests.
Booking details: Call 04 519 1184 to book.
Lotus Lounge, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
What’s happening: Keep up with all of the FIFA action at Lotus Lounge, overlooking The Palm!
Privilee discount: 25% off for Privilee Members and up to five guests.
Booking details: Call 04 567 8304 to book.
Palazzo Versace
What’s happening: Catch all the FIFA World Cup action at Palazzo Versace fan zone. There will be a huge state-of-the-art outdoor screen, activities throughout the games and a specially curated food menu.
Privilee discount: Privilee discounts are not applicable at the World Cup fan zone at Palazzo Versace.
Additional information: There is a minimum spend of AED 180 per person (excluding Shisha).
Booking details: Call 04 556 8805 to book.
Qwerty, Media One Hotel
What’s happening: Qwerty won't be screening the FIFA action, however they have an exciting offer exclusively for ladies (if you're not interested in watching the match!). Please see details below.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Additional information: Ladies can enjoy unlimited drinks for the duration of every World Cup match (90 minutes), if they order a main course from the menu at Qwerty. Please note that your Privilee discount is not applicable on this offer.
Booking details: Call 04 427 1000 to book.
Roaring Rabbit, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
What’s happening: Roaring Rabbit will have an outdoor fan zone throughout the World Cup, with a 21 square metre screen to watch all of the games.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Booking details: Call 04 275 4444 to book.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
What’s happening: The infinity pool at Sofitel Dubai Downtown has been transformed into an outdoor fan zone, featuring a massive screen and football activities throughout the duration of the World Cup.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Additional information: Access to the outdoor fan zone is chargeable, AED 100, which includes three drinks.
Booking details: Call 04 503 6333 to book.
Soul Beach, JA Beach Resort
What’s happening: The beach club has transformed into a football fan zone with huge screens amongst the beach views, plus all guests have the chance to win a huge AED 1 million cash prize!
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Additional information: Access is chargeable, AED 300.
Booking details: Call 04 814 5126 to book.
The 44, Hilton Al Habtoor City
What’s happening:This sports bar has multiple screens for you to catch all of the World Cup action, plus activities such as darts, bowling and pool.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to four guests.
Booking details: Call 054 581 1758.
The Green Room, The Els Country Club
What’s happening: The Green Room will be streaming all of the World Cup games, poolside!
Privilee discount: 15% for Privilee Members and up to three guests.
Booking details: Call 04 423 8310 to book.
Underground Pub, Habtoor Grand Resort
What’s happening: Watch every single World Cup game at Underground Pub.
Privilee discount: 35% off for Privilee Members and up to six guests.
Booking details: Call 04 408 4221 to book.
Ras Al Khaimah
Boons, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
What’s happening: Boasting not only one of the biggest screens in Ras Al Khaimah, Boons offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with live entertainment in between games.
Privilee discount: 20% off for Privilee Members and up to four guests.
Booking details: Call 07 246 0000 to book.
Ajman
Safi Terrace, Ajman Saray, A Luxury Collection Resort
What’s happening: Catch all of the FIFA football action at Safi, alongside a DJ and a selection of bar snacks and drinks.
Privilee discount: Privilee discounts cannot be used at Safi during the FIFA World Cup period.
Additional information: Access to Safi terrace is AED 150 per person and access inside is AED 100 per person, fully redeemable on food and drinks. The VIP area is AED 350 per person, fully redeemable on food and drinks.
Booking details: Call 054 206 6531 to book.
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