FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Why Football Fans in Dubai Won’t Be Sleeping Much This Summer

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_{Just when you thought football was winding down, FIFA flips the script. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is making serious noise. And this time, it's not just a mini contest of champions. It's 32 of the world’s biggest and best clubs battling it out for global supremacy.}

_{Held in the USA and featuring elite teams from every continent, the tournament is now a full-blown football fiesta. For fans in Dubai, it’s going to mean late nights, early mornings, and a lot of tactical caffeine. So whether you’re cheering for Chelsea, crossing your fingers for PSG, or just in it for the chaos, here's everything you need to know.}

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Club World Cup 2.0: What’s New?

_{In 2025, the FIFA Club World Cup goes big. Previously a snug little showcase of six or seven teams, this expanded edition includes 32 clubs from six footballing continents.}

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Key upgrades:

• _{More teams: From 7 to 32, like the international World Cup}
• _{More matches: Knockout drama and underdog glory guaranteed}
• _{More prestige: It’s not just a sideshow anymore – this is football’s club-level World Cup}

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Top Spots to Watch the Final in Dubai

_{1. Barasti}

_{A beachside classic. Giant outdoor screen, loads of energy, and open until 3am.
Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina
Open: 9am–3am}

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_{2. 71 Sports Bar}

_{Massive venue, pool tables, and the ideal hangout for groups.
Location: Trump International Golf Club, DAMAC Hills
Open: 9am–midnight}

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_{3. Bedrock}

_{Modern, fun, and packed with 20 TVs, darts boards, and even a golf simulator.
Location: Pier 7, Dubai Marina
Open: Noon–2am}

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_{4. Belgian Café}

_{A European flair, lively crowd, and large screens with plenty of matchday deals.
Location: Grand Millennium, Barsha Heights
Open: All day}

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_{5. Brighton Rock}

_{British classics and unbeatable happy hour deals.
Location: Hilton Dubai The Walk, JBR‍}

_{Open: Noon–3am}

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Looking for Something Unique? Try These Gems

_{CLAW BBQ}

_{Bucking Bronco rides, pinball, pool, and a seven-hour happy hour.
Locations: JBR and Palm Jumeirah
Open: Up to 3am depending on the day}

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_{Coterie Social}

_{Modern British comfort food and 19 HD screens.
Location: Ibn Battuta Mall
Open: 8am–2am}

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_{Courtyard at Vida Creek Harbour}

_{Chic, stylish, and made for football with Mediterranean vibes.
Open: All day}

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_{Goose Island Tap House}

_{Craft beer, friendly vibes, and games to keep you entertained until kickoff.
Locations: Jumeirah Village Circle & JBR}

_{The Irish Pub Line-Up: For Those Who Love a Pint with Their Penalty Kicks}

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_{McGettigan’s (Multiple Locations)}

_{Arguably Dubai’s most iconic Irish pub. Think happy hours, live commentary, and a football-first crowd.
Best For: Lively group nights and hearty grub.}

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_{McCafferty’s (JVC, Al Furjan, Wafi)}

_{LED screens, terrace views, and Irish comfort food to ease the tension of a close match.
Open: 10am–2am daily}

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_{Fibber Magee’s}

_{A true Dubai institution. Six-hour happy hours and a roaring Irish crowd.
Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
Open: 8am–3am}

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Don’t Miss These Local Favorites

• _{Garden on 8: Great pub food, two giant screens, and lively terrace vibes.}
• _{H Bar: All-day drinks deals and three big screens.}
• _{Offside: A jaw-dropping 200-inch main screen.}
• _{Phileas Fogg: 33,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor space with amphitheatre seating.}
• _{UBK – Urban Bar & Kitchen: New drinks deals weekly and wall-to-wall sports.}
• _{The Nine Gastropub: Sunday roast and happy hours all weekend long.}

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Final Whistle: Where Will You Be?

_{With the FIFA Club World Cup final kicking off at 11 pm GST, now’s the time to gather your football crew, book a table, and get ready to cheer. Whether you're flying flags for Chelsea, Real Madrid, or PSG, one thing’s for sure: Dubai is match-ready.}

_{Grab your jersey, pick your spot, and soak in the summer’s biggest club clash in true Dubai style.}

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