Sports tourism agency Expat Sport has announced details of Dubai’s first hotel experience exclusively for football supporters. Taking place from 21 November to 18 December, to coincide with the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar, the “Football Fans Dubai Experience” is for supporters wanting to base themselves in the United Arab Emirates during the tournament. The package includes daily flights to Qatar for guests attending the games, free shuttle buses to Dubai fan zones and a convenient, on-site sports bar to watch the matches.
The Football Fans Dubai Experience will be hosted at NH Dubai The Palm, a premium hotel on the West Bay side of the Palm Jumeirah with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, Dubai Marina skyline and the Dubai Eye. The property has a rooftop infinity pool, spacious rooms, a pool, gym, all-day dining restaurant, and an in-house sports bar.
Expat Sport is offering four-, eight- and 12-night packages which include twin/double room hotel accommodation, buffet breakfast, return flight to Doha with free airport transfers to Dubai World Central airport (DWC), and free shuttle bus to Dubai fan zones. This unique package is being offered to football fans and sports tour operators globally including members of the International Sports Travel Agencies Association. Price for the four-night package is US$1,290+VAT; eight nights $2,580+VAT; and 12 nights $3,870+VAT.
“This is a completely new addition to the Dubai hospitality landscape, and we are collaborating with the official partners of the Fifa World Cup 2022, to make this a unique and immersive experience for our guests,” said Sue Holt, executive director at Expat Sport. “As a specialist sports tour operator, we fully understand the travel needs of football supporters which can be quite specific compared to general holiday makers. There will be international fans who are coming to this region for the first time, so being in a relaxed environment, with other like-minded individuals, in a stunning location on the Palm Dubai should make this an enjoyable and unforgettable holiday.”
Fans staying at the hotel will receive supporter welcome packs, tickets and discounts to Dubai-based fan zones and enjoy sports challenges and competitions during their stay. The on-site sports bar will be transformed into a Budweiser fan zone, the official beer of the Fifa World Cup 2022, with special guest appearances throughout the tournament.
Expat Sport is the exclusive sales agent in the UAE of MATCH Hospitality for the sale of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 official hospitality programme.
Images: NH Dubai The Palm