Match viewing
Large screens and lively crowds make major football and cricket matches feel like shared events.
Kickers Sports Bar
Dubai Sports City
Kickers Sports Bar in Dubai Sports City is a casual sports bar and restaurant for watching live football, cricket and other matches across large screens. Customers also come for pub-style dishes such as fish and chips, while the terrace looks over active football pitches when the weather suits.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,454 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Terrace views
Outdoor seating overlooks football courts, with real games sometimes visible from the table.
Family friendly
Families can watch matches together, although children may be seated in the side bar rather than the main Sports Bar.
Food portions
Reviews highlight generous portions, including a beer platter, kicker burger and nachos tray sized for four.
Happy hour
Happy hour drinks and themed events such as Risky Quizzness give non-match nights extra appeal.
Pool tables
Pool tables provide an activity between matches, though a later review says they are now charged.
Outdoor comfort
The terrace can be made comfortable in cooler weather, with blankets mentioned by one visitor.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book early. Reserve ahead for finals and major matches; a visitor could not secure a table for the World Cup final.
Arrive early. Come early for a calmer table and to beat the crowds, especially on busy match nights.
Check charges. Ask about service fees and match-day charges before ordering so the final bill is clear.
Ask for sauce. If ordering nachos, check how much dip is included and the cost of extra sauces before committing.
Choose seating. For outdoor views, go in good weather; the terrace may close during rain, though staff may rearrange seating.
Plan parking. Parking is available, but it can fill up because of nearby Fit Republic, so allow extra time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Hebiah 4th
Al Hebiah Fourth - Dubai Sports City, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fish and Chips
Fish and chips were praised as crispy, fresh and full of flavour during a match-day visit.
BBQ wings
BBQ wings were recommended by a server and described as very tasty.
1 metre lamb sausage
The 1 metre lamb sausage received strong praise during a quiz-night visit.
Kickers’ style poutine
An older review calls Kickers’ style poutine a standout menu addition for fans of fries with gravy.
Common Concerns
Service fee
One visitor was charged a 10% service fee without seeing it explained when ordering.
Match crowds
Food and drinks can slow down when the venue is packed during major sporting events.
Pool charge
A review reports that pool tables changed from free to 20 AED per table, making group games feel expensive.
Limited dips
The nachos were reported to come with too little dip, with extra sauce charged separately.
Few vegetarian dishes
One visitor found the vegetarian selection limited.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10dhs per sauce
sauce
“When I asked for more, they wanted 10dhs per sauce, which would mean I'd have to pay 95 for enough sauce”Google review · July 2025
65 dhs
Nachos
“Seriously? They're selling Nachos for 65 dhs and don't even give you enough dips? That's messed up”Google review · July 2025
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The Bottom Line
Kickers Sports Bar is a match-watching venue in Dubai Sports City, with large screens, a lively crowd and a terrace facing football pitches. It suits football and cricket nights especially well, but it is also usable for a quieter drink, a meal or a quiz night when there is no major fixture. Booking ahead matters for finals and other high-demand games.
The food gets more specific praise than a typical bar menu might: fish and chips, BBQ wings, beef ribs, the beer platter and the kicker burger all appear in positive reviews. The nachos tray was described as enough for four, while one customer found the nachos short on dip and was quoted extra for each sauce. Vegetarian choice is described as limited.
Drinks are often considered reasonably priced, with happy hour and wings-with-beer offers mentioned, though one visitor reported an unexplained 10% service fee. Expect slower food and drinks when the venue is packed. The terrace is appealing in cooler weather and may overlook live football activity, but rain can close it.
Families do visit, although an older review says children sit in the side bar at the entrance rather than the main Sports Bar. Parking is available but can fill during busy periods.