Dubai is constructing fan zones around the emirate in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will draw soccer enthusiasts from all over the world.
In less than three months, fans will swarm the emirate, and fan zones will let them to witness the action even if they do not have tickets. Many of these fans prefer to travel to and from events in Qatar from neighboring nations such as the United Arab Emirates. There will be giant screens, food, and activities in these fan zones.
Football enthusiasts are likely to throng to the Dubai International Financial Center’s freshly constructed Football Park (DIFC).
For football enthusiasts who wish to experience the world’s largest football tournament in luxury, a new location named the Football Park will open on the podium level of Gate Avenue. There will also be a butler, a concierge, and restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs.
Reservations and pricing will be available beginning September 15.
Fans may put up seats in front of a large screen outside to watch the month-long battle.
This experience was created by the Hoko Agency, a firm that offers a variety of entertainment alternatives, and the Art Dubai Group, a commercial public-private partnership that owns and operates some of the region’s most popular cultural events.
“As a significant urban attraction, we are thrilled to host The Football Park alongside the Art Dubai Group and Hoko Agency, both of which are recognized for their programming and hospitality services,” said Saleh al-Akrabi, CEO of DIFC Property Management.
Because of this meeting, visitors and business guests will be able to witness the world’s largest football competition in a unique and attractive atmosphere.
The Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai plans to construct a covered space with huge screens and food sellers for up to 1,500 football fans.
McGettigan’s, a long-time sports fan favorite, and DGT Events will transform Media City Amphitheatre into an outdoor fan zone for the month-long football rivalry.
During the FIFA World Cup, Fanzone by McGettigan’s will be open from Saturday, November 19, through Sunday, December 18. A winter carnival will be held in addition to other events, refreshments, and drinks.
The first hotel in Dubai dedicated to the beautiful game will debut in November.
During the competition, the NH Dubai hotel on Palm Jumeirah hopes to be a stop for football fans traveling to and from Doha.
Expat Sport, a travel firm, will organize the Football Fans Dubai Experience. It will include flights from Dubai to Qatar, airport transportation, and accommodations at the brand-new NH Dubai The Palm.
According to a FIFA research conducted earlier this month, 2.45 million fans have already purchased tickets for the FIFA World Cup in Doha in November. According to FIFA, there will be enough space for three million spectators.
More than 521 thousand tickets were sold during the most recent round of games. This demonstrates that a large number of people watched Brazil’s group stage games. According to FIFA, numerous supporters from Qatar, the game’s host country, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates purchased tickets.
On match days, Qatar Airways and other Gulf airlines provide shuttles between Doha and the Middle East’s most major cities. This is done in preparation for the World Cup, which many nations regard as beneficial to their economy.
FIFA will offer the second set of tickets in September. During the tournament, around 1.2 million people, or over half of Qatar’s population, are anticipated to visit the Gulf country.
Finding adequate places to stay for athletes, supporters, and tournament staff is one of Qatar’s largest challenges. The event’s organizers have considered everything from cruise ships to desert camps as viable alternatives.
Because to a change in the monthly schedule, the event will now begin on Tuesday, November 20, rather than Wednesday, November 21.
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