The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off on November 20 and runs until December 18. The UAE is offering a multiple-entry tourist visa to ticket holders wishing to visit Dubai during the tournament season and if you’re planning on staying in Dubai, check these out these hotel deals.
The First Collection Business Bay
Nestled in the heart of the city and a mere 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport, the hotel has released special rates for the World Cup, with rooms available to book starting at AED 700 a night.
During all the matches throughout the entire World Cup, guests can enjoy unlimited drinks in one of the hotel’s signature restaurants; The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery. It’s a Southern-style smokehouse and butcher shop offering a wide selection of meats and artisanal drinks for AED 199.
A 25 metre open-air swimming pool with sundeck and Burj Khalifa vistas, a state-of-the-art gym and a relaxing spa are also available to all guests during the FIFA World Cup.
A complimentary shuttle service is also offered which travels to Dubai’s hotspots including Dubai Mall and La Mer Beach.
To book a room with this offer, call 04 873 4445 or visit their website here.
Grand Cosmopolitan Hotel
Located in the Al Barsha area within walking distance of the Mall of the Emirates, Grand Cosmopolitan Hotel are offering three different booking codes for football fans in Dubai to take advantage of.
From November 19 until December 20, guests can stay in one of their superior rooms for AED 891 per night as well as enjoy some bonus hospitality and transportation perks. All you need to do is enter one of the following codes when making your reservation:
The first code is FIFA3 which gets you three nights in a superior room, bed & breakfast as well as four return airport transfers to Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central airport (DWC).
The second code is FIFA7 which gets you seven nights in a superior room, bed & breakfast as well as six return airport transfers to Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central airport (DWC).
The third code is FIFA10 which gets you 10 nights in a superior room, bed & breakfast as well as eight return airport transfers to Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central airport (DWC) which are both just 30 minutes away.
The hotel is just 100 meters away from Mashreq metro station, which will help guests travel to city landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and Dubai World Trade Centre which have their own metro stops or are a 15 minute drive if you’re going by taxi. Jumeirah Beachfront, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Internet City, Media City and the Jebel Ali area are 10 to 15 minutes away.
For more information or to book now, call 04 512 2234 or visit their website here.
NH Dubai The Palm
A brand new football-themed hotel and the first of its kind in the UAE will be opening on the Palm Jumeirah in November.
The hotel boasts breath-taking views of the Arabian Sea, Marina skyline, the Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Eye. It Includes 533 rooms, a rooftop infinity pool, beach access and unique amenities as well as a sports bar which will become a fan zone for football enthusiasts to enjoy while watching the matches.
The hotel is offering various World Cup travel and hospitality packages to football fans who choose to stay with them.
There’s a four night package for AED 4,700, an eight night package for AED 9,400 and a 12 night package for AED 14,200. These prices are per person sharing a twin/double room.
There will be return transfers from NHO Hotel to Dubai (DWC) airport and from Doha (DIA) airport to the World Cup stadium. Shuttle buses will also be taking fans to watch matches at various fan zones scattered around the city at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Harbour, and Football Park at DIFC.
Hospitality packages start at AED 3,500 for a group match which also includes stadium parking as well as food and beverages. The most expensive package costs AED 18,000 and consists of a Pearl Lounge seat per person for a group match, a six-course meal, cocktails, entertainment, and a concierge service.
Anyone looking to take the experience to the next level will be able to book a stadium suite for AED 82,450 which will offer a private dining experience.
For more information on hotel suites and travel packages at NH Dubai The Palm, visit their website here.
Ghaya Grand Hotel
This five star hotel can be found in Dubai Production City while also being a 15 minute drive from the new Expo City Dubai and Dubai World Central Airport.
Ghaya Grand Hotel currently have a Qatar World Cup Mania promotion where if guests books a minimum of four nights, they will get an exclusive 25% discount on select Spa treatments, Food & Beverage A la Carte orders and Laundry Services.
For two adults to stay at the hotel from November 20-24 will cost AED 574 per night in their Deluxe Twin Bed Room. Guests will have either a city or pool view, free Wi-Fi, 42″ LED TV, electric kettle, two complimentary water bottles upon arrival, Tea and Coffee amenities, a Safety Box and a Mini Bar. The marble floor bathroom is fitted with a Walk-In shower and a bathtub which includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. In addition, 24-hour room service is also available.
Ghaya Grand Hotel has its own spa and wellness club where guests can get receive various relaxing treatments such as a massage, or take part in their open-air fitness program as well as receive professional training in both regular tennis and table tennis.
The hotel is a 20 minutes drive from top landmarks such as the Palm Dubai Island and the Burj Khalifa. To visit Abu Dhabi, it’ll take 40 minutes to get you to the UAE capital’s top locations such as Yas Island and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
Free shuttle services are also available to JBR, Dubai Marina Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall & Mall of the Emirates.
To make a booking with Ghaya Grand Hotel using their Qatar World Cup Mania promotion, click here.
Palazzo Versace Dubai
Set in the heart of the Jaddaf Waterfront, Palazzo Versace Dubai is conveniently located along the shores of the historic Dubai Creek less than 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and eight minutes away from Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai.
For this year’s FIFA World Cup, Palazzo Versace are offering a special package in collaboration with FlyDubai. Packages start at AED 3,600 per night, Guests must book a stay for a minimum of three nights and the hotel will assist in booking return shuttle flights via economy class from Dubai to Doha to watch tournaments matches.
The offer is valid for bookings from November 21 to December 20 and includes daily breakfast for two adults at their Giardino restaurant as well as two-way airport transfers from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai.
Every piece of furniture and fabric is designed and tailor-made by Versace exclusively for the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai and each of the hotel’s eight restaurants and bars feature an al fresco terrace to reflect the heritage of Palazzos, where the internal court was the informal space to meet, dine and enjoy the weather.
For more information or to send a booking request, click here.
FORM Hotel
Also located in the Al Jaddaf district, FORM Hotel has been designed by Architecture Studio, who are also behind prestigious buildings such as the European Parliament in Strasbourg and the Onassis Cultural Centre in Athens.
A part of Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel boasts furniture that has been custom designed by contemporary artists. The wooden beams that frame the large open restaurant and lobby areas on the ground floor are reflective of the framework of the traditional dhows, which are still being handcrafted in the area.
FORM Hotel have launched a FIFA Package which is valid from November 18 to December 18 where guests get a 25% discount on room rates with complimentary breakfast as well as a 25% discount on F&B room service. For two adults, prices start at AED 469 per night to stay in their Cozy, Ideal King, Ideal Twin, Plus+ or top of the line Mega Room which comes with a king sized bedroom, a separate lounge, double aspect views of both old and new Dubai and more perks.
The hotel is also one of the few in the UAE to screen all the matches in every room, meaning that guests will be able to watch all of the tournament matches from the comfort of their room.
In between matches, guests can take advantage of their rooftop gym and pool which provides an overhead view of Dubai Creek and the historical Al Jaddaf area. There’s also the option of visiting their Long Hill Brasserie restaurant which is a modern space brasserie offering all-day dining.
To learn more about the different room types and the FIFA Package at the FORM Hotel, click here.