The Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar is set to kick off this winter.

Doha is going to witness an influx of guests. All hotels will be bursting at the seams.

To address the problem, Qatar has come up with solutions. The Qatar’s Supreme Committee has chartered MSC Cruises. Cruise liners will be brought into dock. The ships will be used as temporary accommodation for fans.

Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, said the company would cater to fans from “across the globe converging on Doha”.

Official tour operators in the UAE plan to fly chartered flights for fans. Expat Sport is chartering flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The company is also offering fan packages, including flights and two night accommodation in a four-star hotel during group matches for $1,330 (Dh4,800).

Fans visiting Qatar during the World Cup will be given Fan ID’s. This would act as visa during their stay in the country. Fans have to buy a single-match ticket to acquire their Fan ID.

BY AIR

As of this week, Etihad Airways return flights during the World Cup are priced at around Dh7,900. Flydubai ticket from Dubai is available for Dh6,270. Qatar Airways return flights from the UAE are priced at Dh4,475.

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BY WATER

Fans can opt for sea voyage also.
The Royal Caribbean Group’s Silversea is going to depart from Dubai on December 8. It will anchor in Doha during the World Cup. The 12-day cruise on board the luxury Silver Spirit liner will set off from Dubai, stopping at Doha. The cost of the cruise will be $4,650 (Dh17,000).

BY ROAD

Fans who want to take the road route will have to spend around six hours to reach Doha. They must also apply in advance for visa to travel via Saudi Arabia and have vehicle insurance for the trip.