Dubai football fans book private jets for World Cup matches

  • Luxury charters have been in demand from supporters basing themselves in Dubai, and flying in for matches during the month-long tournament that kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20.
    Luxury charters have been in demand from supporters basing themselves in Dubai, and flying in for matches during the month-long tournament that kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20.
  • Passengers will have access to a private departure lounge at the Jetex VIP Terminal at Dubai World Central.
    Passengers will have access to a private departure lounge at the Jetex VIP Terminal at Dubai World Central.
  • Private aircraft can be either a Falcon, Bombardier or Lear jet, depending on the configuration and seats required.
    Private aircraft can be either a Falcon, Bombardier or Lear jet, depending on the configuration and seats required.
  • Football supporters heading to Doha can relax in a luxury departure lounge before flying from Dubai.
    Football supporters heading to Doha can relax in a luxury departure lounge before flying from Dubai.
  • With commercial flights already being booked up, despite a top-up in schedules to cope with demand, those who can afford it are looking at a more exclusive Doha travel option.
    With commercial flights already being booked up, despite a top-up in schedules to cope with demand, those who can afford it are looking at a more exclusive Doha travel option.
  • Jetex, a private jet operator out of Dubai World Central, has seen surging demand for charters due to the World Cup.
    Jetex, a private jet operator out of Dubai World Central, has seen surging demand for charters due to the World Cup.
  • Daily flights will depart from the private Jetex FBO terminal at DWC throughout the Qatar tournament.
    Daily flights will depart from the private Jetex FBO terminal at DWC throughout the Qatar tournament.
  • To charter a private Jetex aircraft from Dubai to Doha, it will cost Dh240,000 for up to 10 passengers.
    To charter a private Jetex aircraft from Dubai to Doha, it will cost Dh240,000 for up to 10 passengers.