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Is there a good location to watch Euro 2012 football?

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Rob80

Hello all,

Very new to Riyadh and would like to view the football, especially the ENgland vs Sweden game. Could anyone recommend a location to watch the tournament?

Thank you.

Dave-KSA

CNN might be a good place to view highlights, as so far, its mostly riots and killing in the streets.  Sorry I know that wasn't helpful at all, but I couldn't resist...:D

Britisher

I don't know the name of the place- but get a cab to Khalid bin al-Walid St - get off at Kudu's, cross the road (Khalid bin al-Walid) and walk right (away from adDammam); the cafe is a short walk down the road on that side.  I cannot guarantee which matches they'll show, but they have been showing them each time I walk past.

Rob80

Thank you Britisher, I found a great place yesterday that has all the matches on a big screen in a BBQ garden on Olaya Street:

Hotel Al Khozama, A Rosewood Hotel
P.O. Box 4148, Riyadh 11491, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
T 966.1.273.2222 | F 966.1.273.3001 | rosewoodhotels.com

Robert GCC

Do you know if they have been showing all the matches there?  Was it super crowded / would I need to show up early?  I definitely am interested in watching the semis this week.

Thanks.

Rob80

Yes they show all the matches. The garden is open from 7 and the area is never that busy. You have to purchase the buffet meal (so don't eat anything during the day) which is 175 Rls but it is well worth it as the food is exceptional, the service is great and it was nice to feel that you are in a garden with real grass!

I hope you enjoy.

Robert GCC

Awesome - thanks for the reco, much appreciated.

saimans

@ Robert GCC - They are showing it in the Hyatt mall also near the eateries section !!

Rob80

Sounds ideal - I am in the UK during the semi finals / final but would have joined you otherwise!

anaexpat

ofcourse there is ! Hotel Al Khozama is displaying a ginat screen and broadcasting the Euro 2012 games. They also offer TexicanMexican food in the only outdoor garden in Riyadh

slzeik

hello there! i know pretty much every place in here that runs the matches :) let me know if still interested

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