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Football fans can enjoy daily live screenings, special match-time menus, beverage deals,
\ngiveaways and The Matchday Escape staycation until 19 July 2026
\nDubai, UAE, 14 July 2026 – As World Cup 2026 knockout stage excitement builds, IHG Hotels at
\nDubai Festival City is inviting football fans to witness the action at Belgian Caf\u00e9 Dubai Festival City,
\nwhere daily live match screenings continue to bring residents, hotel guests, and supporters together
\nin a vibrant European-inspired setting.
\nWith the tournament moving through its most anticipated stage, Belgian Caf\u00e9 Dubai Festival City is
\noffering fans a lively matchday atmosphere where they can follow the games live, enjoy Belgian-
\ninspired dining, and share the energy of the season with fellow supporters.
\nRunning until 19 July 2026, Belgian Caf\u00e9 Dubai Festival City continues to host daily live match
\nscreenings, offering guests a lively setting to follow the games throughout the tournament. The
\noutlet features a special match-time menu and special deals on beverages, alongside venue-based
\nand online contests and giveaways in association with African+Eastern.
\nFor guests attending the live match screenings at Belgian Caf\u00e9 Dubai Festival City, a minimum
\nspend per person applies during the tournament\u2019s final stages: AED 150 for the quarter-finals, AED
\n195 for the semi-finals and AED 250 for the final. These minimum-spend requirements apply to
\nmatch-goers only and are separate from The Matchday Escape staycation package.
\n\u201cWith football bringing people together like few other occasions can, Belgian Caf\u00e9 Dubai Festival
\nCity has become a vibrant place for fans to witness the excitement of World Cup 2026,\u201d said
\nThomas Schmelter, Area General Manager for IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City. \u201cAs the
\ntournament moves through the knockout stage, we are creating different ways for guests to enjoy
\nthe season, whether they are joining the matchday atmosphere at Belgian Caf\u00e9 or turning the
\noccasion into a complete staycation with The Matchday Escape\u201d.
\nFor guests looking to extend the experience, The Matchday Escape staycation package includes a
\nnight stay at InterContinental Dubai Festival City or Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, with access
\nto live screenings of football matches at Belgian Caf\u00e9 Dubai Festival City or Joe\u2019s Backyard Dubai
\nFestival City.
\nWith rates starting at AED 400++ per night for two adults, the package also includes AED 250 credit
\nper room, which can be spent in outlet, and AED 200 SPA InterContinental credit per room for a
\nmassage or facial of choice.
\nDesigned as a complete matchday staycation, The Matchday Escape combines a hotel stay with
\nlive football screenings, outlet credit, and a SPA InterContinental benefit, giving guests the
\nopportunity to enjoy the season at Dubai Festival City without leaving the destination.
\nAs the tournament progresses towards the final on 19 July 2026, IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City
\nis encouraging guests to reserve in advance and make the most of the remaining fixtures through its
\nlive screenings, dining offers, staycation benefits and waterfront hospitality.
\nMatch schedules, booking details and daily updates will be shared on the venues\u2019 official social
\nmedia channels. Guests are encouraged to reserve in advance to secure their preferred matchday
\nexperience.
\nFor more information, call +971 4 701 1111 or email reservation.dfc@ihg.com<\/p>\n
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About IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City
\nLocated in one of Dubai\u2019s most exciting retail, leisure, and entertainment destinations, Dubai Festival City is just minutes
\nfrom Dubai International Airport, major commercial hubs, and key roads connecting to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and beyond.
\nThe IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City are situated along the waterfront of the historic Dubai Creek, just a stone\u2019s throw
\nfrom some of the city\u2019s most iconic attractions, including the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Frame. This prime location allows
\nvisitors to experience the best of both worlds\u2014old and new.
\nThe portfolio includes the InterContinental (508 rooms), InterContinental Residence Suites (341 rooms), Crowne Plaza
\n(316 rooms), and Holiday Inn & Suites (496 rooms), as well as nearly 15,000 sq. of versatile event space. IHG Hotels at
\nDubai Festival City is the perfect destination for both business and leisure travellers.
\nEvents by InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers a wide range of venues, including the 7,200 sq. pillarless Festival
\nArena, ideal for conventions, exhibitions, and concerts, with a capacity of up to 9,000 people. The 5,000 sq. Event Centre,
\nfeaturing stunning waterfront views of historic Dubai Creek and the iconic city skyline, boasts ballrooms, meeting rooms,
\nand a promenade perfect for gatherings. Additionally, the 1,150 sq. venue at Holiday Inn & Suites provides flexible event
\nspaces to suit a variety of budgets, ensuring a comprehensive solution for every occasion.
\nComplemented by 14 restaurants and bars, this exceptional destination offers everything needed for both business and
\nleisure visitors.
\nFor more information on the hotels, conference facilities, and restaurants at Dubai Festival City, please visit
\ndubaifestivalcityhotels.com.
\nAbout IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide
\nTrue Hospitality for Good.
\nWith a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has
\nmore than 6,400 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.
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\n\uf0b7 Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
\nInterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and
\nWales. Approximately 375,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
\nVisit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the new IHG One
\nRewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.
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