Rugby bars

The Rugby World Cup kicks off on September 18 in England. Here’s where to watch it

Nezesaussi

A Given that its name is a mix of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, Nezesaussi will be packed during the Rugby World Cup. Happy hour is from 5pm to 7pm and 11pm to 2am. You could win dinner for ten during the finals.

Manzil Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, Sun to Wed 5pm to 2am, Thur and Sat noon to 2am, Fri 9am to 2am. Tel: (04) 4285888. Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. vida-hotels.com

Casa de Tapas

B This Spanish bar will offer specials on tapas and pitchers of sangria during each game, as well as various competitions. Visit five times and spend Dhs500 on your fifth visit and you’ll get a free T-shirt.

Dubai Creek Golf And Yacht Club, Dubai, daily 6pm to 2am. Tel: (04) 4161800. Taxi: Boardwalk, Park Hyatt. facebook.com/ CasaDeTapasDubai

Fairmont The Palm, Dubai, Sat to Wed 7pm to 11.30pm, Thur and Fri 7pm to midnight. Tel: (04) 4573388. Taxi: Fairmont The Palm. fairmont.com

Bidi Bondi

D For weekend games, take advantage of The Palm Weekend deal: Dhs135 gets you five drinks or four drinks and a meal, on Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 7pm.

EGirders

This buzzing sports bar has nine big TVs and two large screens to ensure you don’t miss the action. Along with drinks deals, there’ll be prizes up for grabs including tickets to the World Cup final in London.

JA Ocean View Hotel, The Walk, JBR, Dubai, Sun to Thur 4pm to 3am, Fri and Sat 11am to 3am. Tel: (04) 8145590. Taxi: JA Ocean View Hotel. jaresortshotels. com