8 Dubai hotels to stay at for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Location: Jumeirah Beach
Best for: Families 

Address Beach Resort is set to be a hub of entertainment during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. It will have its own outdoor tent with big screens to watch the games, so you don’t need to go far to get in on the action. Plus, it will be offering a selection of food and drink to cheer on your favourite team with. 

Dubai Marina and Sheikh Zayed Road are close by where you’ll find a number of venues such as Barasti and the Trophy Room where you can also watch the matches.

The family-friendly hotel is located on the lively Jumeirah Beach and offers sun-drenched relaxation if you want to take a break from the football fun. 

Alternatively, for a more exclusive experience, head up to the hotel rooftop and bask in one of the world’s tallest infinity pools. 

Location: Bluewaters Island 
Best for: Families

Enjoy luxury fit for an emperor at Caesars Palace Dubai. The family-friendly hotel has a kids’ club, private beach and plenty of swimming pools for when you want to take it easy. 

Located on the man-made Bluewaters Island off Jumeirah Beach, the hotel is accessible via a road and footbridge. 

It’s surrounded by a world-class selection of shops and restaurants. Plus, Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel is just a few minutes from the hotel. 
For football, head to Hilton’s Beach Stadium, the largest licensed World Cup watching area on Jumeirah Beach. 

Set up by Hilton Jumeirah Beach, the mega fan zone will have big screens, bars, barbecues and activities for kids. There’s no age restriction so the whole family can come along. However, you will need to book in advance.

Location: Dubai Marina
Best for: Friends  

Located right in the heart of the chic Dubai Marina area, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi promises a celebratory getaway that exudes pure class. It’s officially one of our favourite five-star hotels for groups of friends joining in the World Cup fun. Heads up, it’s adult-only. 

The stylish Arabian-inspired décor will keep your Instagram content fresh plus its two onsite eateries Ginger Moon and W Lounge will get you in the party spirit. 

Return to W’s BAR-B spa for pre-going out cocktails and facials after hopping across FIFA fan zones in the city centre. Or why not take an afternoon off football at the wraparound infinity pool with glorious cerulean views of the Arabian Gulf? Pure bliss. 

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
Best for: Business travellers 

Jumeirah Emirates Towers is a business hotel in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. It offers an exceptional luxury stay for corporate travellers and friends wanting to experience the World Cup. 

You don’t need to go far to get in on the football action either. The hotel will have its own outdoor arena for up to 500 guests. 

Multiple big screens will show the games with views of the Museum of the Future behind them. You can also choose from a range of viewing options including VIP tables and a private lounge. 

For a change of scene, just around the corner is the Dubai International Financial Centre’s Football Park. It’s an exclusive FIFA fan zone which boasts a premium viewing experience where you might get the chance to see celebrities and former footballers. 

Location: Jumeirah Beach Residence
Best for: Families

Another stylish beach resort for families, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is set within Jumeirah Beach Residence close to the city’s top attractions. It has a private beach, multiple swimming pools, a spa and Kidz Paradise where the little ones can hang out. Plenty of family-friendly water sports activities are also on offer. 

The hotel will also be home to Hilton Dubai Beach Stadium, the largest licenced FIFA World Cup watching area on Jumeirah Beach. As we’ve previously mentioned, this beach stadium has no age restrictions. The beach zone is also free entry although bookings are required. 

Within the stadium there are four mini fan zones. The Beach Fan Zone has a capacity of 500 guests. The three other fan zones are slightly more intimate with a capacity of 150-200 guests. These are Tiger Bar, Wavebreaker Deck and Garden & Shisha Lounge. Here you’ll find cocktails and an array of barbecue menus. 

Location: The Palm Jumeirah
Best for: Couples and families

Situated on Dubai’s Palm Islands, an iconic man-made archipelago off the coast of Jumeirah, Atlantis, The Palm is a marine-themed resort offering city skyline and sea views. 

This resort is well-known for being an exceptional entertainment hub for couples and families. It has an award-winning Aquaventure Park and an aquarium with more than 65,000 exotic marine animals to name a few. There are also four onsite restaurants helmed by celebrity chefs. 

If you’re keen to cheer on your favourite team in the World Cup, McGettigan’s is just 20 minutes away by car. The FIFA fan zone is set to be a dedicated venue to watch the England team play. It boasts one of the largest screens in Dubai as well as a selection of viewing packages from general admission to VIP boxes. 

Location: Jumeirah Beach 
Best for: Couples

Hello glamour! Bulgari Resort is a hotel owned by the luxury fashion house of the same name. It’s a 30-minute drive from Dubai’s city centre so it’s an ideal set up for families and couples who want to dip in and out of the World Cup celebrations.

As you would expect, the décor marries opulence with Mediterranean style to create a resort that drips with sophistication. 

Choose from a selection of rooms, suites and villas that showcase the best of the fashion brand. The seven restaurants and bars will satisfy your hunger with mouth-watering, Italian-influenced menus. 

As far as leisure is concerned, premium pampering is what makes this resort so special. The spa will leave you utterly relaxed while the prestigious Yacht Club is a luxury setting in which to work and play. 

Location: Downtown Dubai 
Best for: Friends

Another one for the fashion lovers, Armani Downtown Dubai adds bucket list glamour to the FIFA World Cup festivities. It’s located in the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world – so how’s that for celebration!

This ultimate city escape has design-led décor with an array of restaurants that tickle your taste buds with Italian, Indian and Japanese cuisines. The hotel’s onsite lounge, Armani/Privé, is one of the trendiest places for cocktails in town. 

Armani Hotel is a fun choice for groups of friends enjoying the FIFA fan zones in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa is located within the Dubai Mall so it’s perfect for shopaholics. Other attractions include an aquarium and the famous dancing Dubai Fountain. 

Just 10 minutes away by car you’ll find iKandy, a glamourous sports lounge which will be showing all the games on a 10-metre-wide screen. Better still, there’s themed décor, a swimming pool and views of your Dubai home, the Burj Khalifa.