Emirates Brings Tourists to 'Fan City' at Expo City Dubai

With the return of the flight that connects Buenos Aires with Dubai, the Emirates airline becomes, once again, an excellent proposal to get to know the city and, taking advantage of its proximity to Qatar, feel the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, and enjoy the New Year celebrations through a varied entertainment program with options for the whole family.

In recent years, few cities in the world have attracted as much attention as Dubai, due to its pace of evolution and development. What began as a small commercial port became a financial and tourist center and is today one of the most amazing cities in the world.

In terms of leisure, the Dubai offer designed from November to January 8, 2023 includes entertainment for the whole family and activities designed especially for families and football fans visiting the city.

Expo City Dubai will kick off on November 20 with its “Fan City” (City of Fans) on the occasion of the world soccer tournament and will offer 50 days of festivities that will capture the spirit of the best season of the year.

The "Fan City" will welcome visitors of all ages to celebrate the most anticipated sporting event of the year: with two unique areas in the form of Jubilee Park, suitable for families, and a more luxurious experience in Al Wasl.

Since Sunday 20 November, with the start of the World Cup, Jubilee Park's “Fan City” offers an electrifying atmosphere, with giant screens and an amazing offer of entertainment, including table games, agility courses, courts of “football”, a penalty kick tournament, face painting and DJ's that will make the walls vibrate during halftime.

The area, which can accommodate up to 10,000 visitors, will have a section for families with "food trucks" that will serve a wide variety of culinary options and drinks.

Starting with the round of 16, on Saturday December 3, fans will be able to enjoy a VIP experience under the wonder of Al Wasl's immersive projection. Four large screens will broadcast the matches live, aided by graphics projected onto the large-scale canvas of the Al Wasl dome. The public will enjoy the match ceremonies, with the team anthems, and the pre- and post-match shows, which will raise the level of emotion to its maximum expression.

The Al Wasl seats 2,500 visitors, and general admission, VIP hospitality packages and VIP boxes are offered. Hospitality guests will also receive a free one-day pass to Dubai Expo City attractions, valid until December 31, 2022.

Coinciding with the FIFA Cup, Dubai will also host Expo City Dubai's “Winter City” from November 23 to January 8, meaning visitors will be treated to a double dose of fun with attractions throughout the city, like a festive market, dazzling light shows and a storybook tree at Al Wasl Plaza.

From November 23, 2022 to January 8, 2023, the Mobility District, Surreal Water Park, and Al Wasl Square will be transformed into a magical land, featuring a traditional Christmas market with alpine-style chalets, pine trees, and fun board games. fair, and with an imposing tree and a station for letters to Santa Claus.

Other highlights at Al Wasl include a dazzling ceremony on Friday, December 9 that will bring the “Winter City” White Christmas to life with the lighting of the impressive 52-foot tree; the second edition of the popular Mrs. Claus Christmas Show at Expo 2020 from December 20-29; a first Christmas carol by candlelight from December 20 to 25; and projection night shows.

The glitter of the season includes jumping, sliding, climbing, and zip-lining activities, as well as gingerbread, wreath, and ornament-making workshops; a toy factory that customizes teddy bears; and a Santa Claus grotto, while hot chocolate, hot drinks and meat pies will sweeten the food and drink offerings.

Notably, Expo City Dubai is a dog-friendly destination, and four-legged friends can make the most of the vast outdoor spaces, with designated stations offering water bowls, dog treats, and waste bags.

An unrivaled premium travel experience to visit Dubai

Emirates passengers traveling in premium class and select Skywards members can enjoy lounges and chauffeur service before their flights in Buenos Aires. Already in Dubai, the courtesy chauffeur service to and from the airport is available for its premium class clients, who can also relax or catch up with work in one of its VIP lounges at Dubai International Airport.

In addition, all passengers flying with Emirates can enjoy the ultimate experience in the air with an unrivaled dining experience, thanks to regionally-inspired multi-course menus developed by a team of award-winning chefs and complemented by a wide selection of premium beverages. Customers can sit back and relax with over 5,000 channels of carefully curated global entertainment content, including in Spanish, including movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks and more with ice, the award-winning inflight entertainment system. emirates. 

Argentine citizens traveling to Dubai receive a visa upon arrival, making a stopover in the city easy and hassle-free.