For cricket fans, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting tournaments in the world, with some of the best cricket players battling it out on the pitch.

Starting on Friday March 22 and lasting until Sunday May 26, there are plenty of chances to catch a match.

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Wondering where to watch the IPL in Dubai? Luckily for UAE-based fans, there are plenty of places showing it.

The Indian Premier League is a Twenty20 version of the game which is a much faster pace than the test cricket.

A host of bars and restaurants will be showing the IPL live so you never need to miss a game including two establishments with IPL-themed menus and you can even win tickets to the grand final of the IPL with one bar.

Brew House

Catch the live telecast on large screens outdoors, while enjoying a menu of Indian flavours and drinks in this chilled setting. Make sure you book in advance as the crowds can get as big as they can get loud – the real stadium experience.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26. Brew House, Business Bay (056 316 2245).

Brooklyn Bar Dubai

A top sports bar in Dubai that’s a little more off the beaten track, Brooklyn is a popular shout for sports fans who want something a smidge quieter, and with more chance of securing a seat (that’s not to say it doesn’t get busy, mind). There are loads of screens so you’ll always have a good view, the draught hops list is decent and there are good drinks deals, too.
Elite Byblos Hotel, Al Barsha @brooklydubai (04 455 4800).

B-Town Restaurant and Bar

You can watch all the action of the Indian Premier League at the neighbourhood bar B-Town Restro Bar in Al Mankhool, Satwa and Meena Bazar. A nice place to grab some food and a drink during the big games and you can win the chance to get a free ticket to the IPL final match with hotel stay and flight tickets.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26. B-Town Restraunt and Bar, Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool or Concorde Inn Hotel, Meena Bazar, Opposite Dubai Museum or Capitol Hotel, Al Mina Street, Satwa. (055 419 9020).

Coterie Social

Sports bar Coterie Social will be showing the IPL in Dubai on a huge 5.4-metre screen, along with the bar’s other 18 screens. On the menu, there’s classic British fare including fish and chips and roast dinners.
Prices vary. Until Sun May 26. From 3pm Mon-Thu, from midday Fri and Sun, from 4pm Sat. Level 2, P6 Car Park, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebal Ali Village (058 566 4240).

Goose Island Tap House

Goose Island is not just a sports bar for those who like to watch sport, it’s also a popular choice for fans who want some friendly competition of their own if things aren’t going your way in the big game. There are pool tables, plus even a golf simulator to have a go on. But aside from that there are heaps of screens to get your eyeballs fixed on, as well as as more than 20 types of hops on tap, a decent happy hour deal and some tasty grub to fuel you as you cheer on your team.
FIVE Jumeirah Village, JVC, gooseislanddubai.com (04 455 9989).

Huddle Sports Bar & Grill

This sports bar in Bur Dubai will show all 74 IPL matches on its 24 HD screens, as well as offering a special IPL-themed menu throughout the tournament inspired by the teams in the competition. Dishes include curries, chicken wings and burgers named after the teams involved. And to wash it down, you can get house beverages from Dhs29 as part of the all-day happy hour deal.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26. Huddle Sports Bar & Grill, Citymax Hotel, Kuwait Street (050 100 7065).

ICON Bar & Lounge

A popular watering hole in Dubai’s Media City, Icon is a place for post-work drinks and for watching a wide range of sport. The amount of screens in the petite space make it a prime space to view the match. Icon has a special offer during the IPL where you grab a pint with an Indian dish for Dhs89. The TVs show everything from football and rugby to cricket, and it attracts sports-lovers in Media City looking for a relaxed sports bar in Dubai to watch the game.
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City, radissonhotels.com (04 366 9111).

OK11 Sports Lounge

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Not only can you watch all the action of the Indian Premier League at the neighbourhood bar OK11 Sports Lounge which has three locations in Al Mankhool, Satwa and Meena Bazar but you can win the chance to be flown out for the final of the tournament. And it’s a really nice place to grab some food and a drink during the big games.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26. B-Town Restraunt and Bar, Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai, Al Mankhool or Concorde Inn Hotel, Meena Bazar, Opposite Dubai Museum or Capitol Hotel, Al Mina Street, Satwa. (055 419 9020).

Somerset’s Bar

All IPL matches will be shown on a large cinema-size screen and 14 HD screens. Plus, there’s a daily happy hour deal from noon until 6pm which sees bottles of hop costing Dhs28 and house beverages starting from Dhs26.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26. Movenpick Hotel & Apartments, Bur Dubai (04 336 6000).

Tipsy Tikka

You can get a free drink at Tipsy Tikka Gastropub at Four Points By Sheraton. All you have to do is head down during a match day while wearing your favourite team’s jersey. Experience the sporty camaraderie on-screen and in the audience as you sit down for some energetic cheering.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26.Yesterday Restaurant and Pub, Four Points by Sheraton, Downtown Dubai, dtn.restaurants@fourpoints.com (050 211 6816).

TJ’s

A cosy sports café, interiors with old-school charm, three gigantic screens, and powerful speakers to get the stands roaring – this is what cricket season looks like at Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers. This sports bar is perfect for watching the games. Throughout the tournament, you can order a pizza with some hops for Dhs99. Adventurous fans can get a bucket of hops for Dhs130.
Prices vary. Fri Mar 22-Sun May 26. TJ’s, Taj Jumeirah Lake Towers (058 857 3554).

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