Expo City Dubai has unveiled action-packed fanzones where fans can watch all the fixtures at the Fifa World Cup.
The former world's fair site will cater for up to 12,500 spectators over two zones, organisers said on Wednesday.
Opening when the tournament kicks off on Sunday, November 20, Fan City at Jubilee Park will hold 10,000 spectators, with a Budweiser tent and shisha lounge and jumbo television screens.
Jubilee Park will open from 5pm to 1.30am on weekdays, and midday until 1.30am on weekends. Admission is Dh30.
Starting from the second round of matches on Saturday, December 3, fans can attend a VIP guest experience with an immersive projection show at Al Wasl Plaza.
Four large screens will broadcast the matches live, augmented by in-game graphics projected across the large-scale canvas of Al Wasl dome.
Al Wasl can seat up to 2,500 visitors, with general admission, VIP hospitality packages and VVIP box seats on offer. Hospitality guests will also receive a complimentary one-day Expo City Dubai Attraction Pass valid until December 31.
Dubai fanzones gear up for Fifa World Cup: in pictures
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The Football Park in the DIFC will offer free outdoor screenings, plus tables starting from Dh350, redeemable against food and drinks. Photo: DIFC -
The Press Play fan zone will feature a 250-square-metre screen. Photo: Precision Football x Press Play -
A rendering of City Centre Mirdif Stadium on the mall's rooftop. Photo: City Centre Mirdif -
Drift Beach Dubai will operate the 60-seater Ruinart Lounge for a luxurious match-watching experience. Photo: One&Only Royal Mirage -
Soul Beach DXB will transform into a fan zone with pool and beachside seating options. Photo: Soul Beach DXB -
The Beach Stadium at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is a 1,600-square-metre football fan zone, kick-starting on November 20. Photo: Hilton -
Stadium Lounge at City Walk will host PlayStation tournaments before the semi-final and final matches. Photo: City Walk -
Address Beach Resort will set up an air-conditioned tent to screen the matches. Photo: Address Beach Resort -
The JBR Football Village at DoubleTree by Hilton Jumeirah Beach.
