By Jessica Lou-Hing
Each week, our World Cup quiz promises to test even the smartest of football boffins! Simply click the link below to enter for your chance to win brunch in Hickory’s at Yas Links for a family of four.
To make sure that you don’t miss a second of the action from the Russia, we’ve also rounded up ten of the best places to watch the World Cup in Abu Dhabi- whether you’re looking for a quiet hang out or lively fan zone.
Win a Family Brunch at Hickory's!
Every week of the World Cup, we’ll be giving you a chance to win a family brunch for four in Hickory’s at Yas Links Golf Club. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be rounding up a fun mixture of statistics, players, and highlights that promise to test even the biggest football boffins.
If you know your Messis from your Mbappes then enter our World Cup quiz here!
10 Places to Watch the World Cup in Abu Dhabi
With the FIFA World Cup continuing in Russia until July 15, you do not want to miss a second of the action! Whether you want to cheer on your favourite team with your family, or celebrate the victories with your friends, Yalla has got you covered on where to be and what’s on offer.
Here’s the best places to watch the World Cup in Abu Dhabi this year.
Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara
Catch all the action and feel all the emotions of thrill, fun, laughter, and victory by watching the game live and on big HD screens at the Impressions Rooftop Bar or the Anantara Tent where you can also eat away your nerves on their delicious snacks like buffalo wings, beef sliders, and nacho platters!
Yalla’s Family Rating – The Impressions Rooftop Bar is a romantic setting with breathtaking views overlooking the mangroves, a perfect place for an adults-only date night!
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Join the city’s most iconic sporting venue in the Football Fan Zone that will be split into 3 areas in order to show each and every match. Expect an incredible atmosphere, games, Russian speciality dishes, and fan favourites like hot wings and beef sliders! Dedicated supporters will receive a beverage if their team scores a goal (don’t forget to sport your team’s T-shirt!).
Yalla’s Family Rating – This is the place to be for a fun-filled evening with your friends, we recommend calling the babysitter for this one!
Hickory’s at Yas Links Golf Club
Catch the match live on their brand new HD big screens whilst lounging on their sofas or beanbags in their dedicated world cup area. Exclusive promos on food and beverages, golf specials, loyalty rewards, and vouchers to be won!
Yalla’s Family Rating – If football isn’t for you, then there is something for everyone! A pool pass is available to be purchased so that you can relax by the pool whilst the rest of your family cheer on the game
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Rosewood have prepared the perfect party indoor stadium to cheer on your favourite team! With 2 oversized screens, a fuse ball table, giant Jenga, live entertainment, and then an after-party to celebrate the winning team with Saif and Sound. You and your friends will constantly be entertained whether you are there for the match, or the social scene!
Yalla’s Family Rating – Rose Buds Children’s Club will be open to welcome the little ones from age 3+ years old, so the whole family can enjoy the day!
Emirates Palace
The Emirates Palace Ramadan tent will be transformed into the Emirates Palace World Cup tent where you can relax in cool comfort and watch the game on their giant LED screens! Halftime beverage specials will be on offer and all guests will be entered into a raffle draw to win one of five exceptional prizes!
Yalla’s Family Rating – If the kids prefer to get in on the action rather than watch the match, their Fan Zone offers games on the fuse ball tables and a PS4 World Cup!
Hamilton’s Gastropub, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Hamilton’s are offering you a 25% cash back (subjective to your total spending) that you will be able to redeem on your next visit during the World Cup!
Yalla’s Family Rating – This cosy pub atmosphere is perfect to get into that football mood with your friends, but perhaps not so great for getting the kids involved!
Loca
With authentic Mexican food, a buy 4 get 1 free offer on beverages, and 9 screens plus a projector, this is the place to be for a unique World Cup viewing experience!
Yalla’s Family Rating – This is a great place for that 2-in-1 (foodie and footie) fan, and a great place to go with your friends to enjoy those drinks!
Sheraton Corniche
With many different size screens plastered all around, scrumptious pub grub, and a 25% beverage discount for those who sport their team’s jersey during the matches, this is a must on your World Cup viewing bucket list.
Yalla’s Family Rating – The laid-back atmosphere of this venue is for those football fans that want to enjoy the game but in a more relaxed environment!
McGettigan’s
This Irish bar has 21 TV’s and a large projector screen so that you cannot miss any of the action! Team colours are encouraged, happy hour, breakfast specials, and themed brunches will also be on offer.
Yalla’s Family Rating – We recommend leaving the kids with a babysitter for this one so that you can fully immerse yourself into the celebratory action!
Venetian Village Abu Dhabi
Barfly by Buddha-Bar in the Venetian Village will be hosting a range of special offers, activities, and will be giving away mystery prizes throughout the entire World Cup. You can watch the match live on big screens whilst overlooking the canal views, enjoying their exquisite meals, all in a luxurious, and intimate lounge!
Yalla’s Family Rating – Barfly by Buddha-Bar is internationally renowned for being a great place to spend your evenings and they sure won’t be disappointing you this time!