In 2022, football fans to enjoy Bedouin tent hospitality?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is certainly going to be a different experience for travelling fans. An idea has been mooted to put up thousands of football fans in Bedouin-style tents in desert areas close to stadiums during the 2022 World Cup.
While a majority of the likely 500,000 fans are expected to stay in hotels and apartments, thousands could also camp under canvas in desert close to stadiums. It is a move which organisers feel is a creative, and culturally authentic, way for Qatar to meet FIFA requirements.
“At the heart of this World Cup is a commitment to showcase the hospitality and friendship of the Middle East. As a result, we’re actively researching the concept of supporters sleeping under the stars,” a spokesperson for Qatar's World Cup Supreme Committee said, without giving further details.
“With six years to go, all options are still being explored but we’re excited by the possibility of supporters enjoying a range of accommodations designed for all needs.”
Qatar is also looking at promoting private letting services such as Airbnb and putting up spectators on cruise ships docked along the coast, a government official said.
Booze obviously ..
Funnily enough , a couple of my Qatari friends say they will leave the country during the World Cup
Britexpat: This needs some clarification: Looking forward to what? The booze or the match? 0)-
Acchabaccha : I'm sure many residents of Qatar are looking forward too
People are looking more towards drinking alcohol rather then the World Cup match itself.
BY Jones: I've been to two and enjoyed them immensely... By the way, I watched some of the matches in bars and not the stadia :O(
@Britex,If you've ever been in any world cup, then expect more of the show...Bikinis all over the streets..lol..
Can't wait for the female Brazilian Supporters to come over.. I'll happily share a drink wit them
Once the 500,000 expected spectators from around the globe will confirm there's alcohol within the premises, you can expect more than a million will visit the country to experience a month long fun & freedom even local residents will wish it to last longer.....
The sponsors dictate that alcohol must be available at or around the venue - you can't avoid it
We need to be a model , we means you, me , Humbles , Quicky & all to show / offer the best to our guests ..........
I don't mind, MM. But you'd have to "persuade" 500,000 soccer fans. I think you won't be able to.
Remember ........... When in Rome .................
had this discussion two weeks ago! When I see it, I will believe it
If they serve alcohol there it could be a hit. Octoberfest in the desert.