WATCH: Glimpse of Qatar World Cup fan villages which will cost £180 a night
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is being contested in the winter for the first time ever, begins in ten days, and online photographs of the accommodations for thousands of spectators have been circulating. For the festival of football, more than a million people will arrive from all over the world, thus Qatar had to deploy cruise ships as floating hotels to accommodate everyone.
Another concept they introduced was a network of fan communities, which, despite the fact that they resemble shipping containers, would rival the accommodations at the Fyre Festival in quality.
Twin single and double beds, a mini-fridge, a bathroom with a shower, and air conditioning are all offered in the Al-Emadi fan village. You are given two water bottles to aid you survive the hot desert weather. There is also a tennis court, a fitness centre, and a big screen TV where you can watch sporting events.
The rooms, however, resemble those found in university residence halls. Although you would believe that all they need from you is a place to sleep, stays cost 740 Qatari Rial, or almost £200, per night. It makes sense that the condition of the accommodations has sparked a social media backlash of rage.
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Sports bar in Doha are charging astronomical prices for 2022 Qatar World Cup
INews claims that sports bars in Doha, Qatar’s capital, charge exorbitant charges for alcoholic beverages. For the group stages, supporters must pay 200 Qatari riyals, or £48, to enter The Marriott Hotel’s Champions Sports Bar, which Time Out magazine rated the best sports bar in the city.
Three drinks are included in the price, with Budweiser, Corona, or a glass of house wine on the menu; however, as the competition increases, the costs rise. The absurd entry fee for the semi-finals and final is 1000 riyals, which is equivalent to £240 and effectively charges spectators £80 for a single beer.
It should be mentioned that there is an additional admission charge if you stay for multiple games. It is now difficult to dispute with Sepp Blatter’s admission that awarding the World Cup to Qatar was a “mistake.”
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