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Post by quetzal on Sept 5, 2022 1:28:11 GMT
Anyone flying out from Heathrow?
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Post by kingstonred on Sept 5, 2022 13:46:18 GMT
Yes we're doing 24th - 30th from Heathrow
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Post by iantov on Sept 6, 2022 11:41:24 GMT
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Post by Dubai Reds on Sept 7, 2022 4:26:13 GMT
Anyone who is more familiar with Doha than me know of places that will be open until 3/4am for a few pints after a game while waiting before the airport?
I have seen a lot of places advertised as 2am close, my boss in work says he's been to a few clubs until stupid o'clock, and they will likely extend the licensing hours to longer, otherwise the airport will be carnage.
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Post by welshmatt on Sept 7, 2022 9:06:55 GMT
Anyone flying out from Heathrow? Yep flying out on 20th, back on 26th from T4 |
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Post by gwernybwch on Sept 7, 2022 9:17:17 GMT
For those that are going to be based in Dubai and are using the FlyDubai shuttles, I have received emails this morning saying that they have changed airport and are now flying into the old international airport (DIA) in Doha.
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Post by massivefloodlights on Sept 7, 2022 14:15:49 GMT
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Post by iantov on Sept 7, 2022 17:42:16 GMT
For those that are going to be based in Dubai and are using the FlyDubai shuttles, I have received emails this morning saying that they have changed airport and are now flying into the old international airport (DIA) in Doha. Yes, I received multiple emails today also; Hello, We are writing to let you know about some important changes to your flydubai booking. From 15 September to 30 December all flydubai flights between Doha and Dubai will depart from Doha International Airport (DIA). You will find your updated travel itinerary below: Travel itinerary Flight number: FZ5018 Departure time: 02:35 Departure date: 26Nov2022 Departure airport: Doha International Airport (DIA) Arrival time: 04:35 Arrival date: 26Nov2022 Arrival airport: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) You don’t need to do anything and you are confirmed on this flight. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your travel schedule. If you have any questions, please call our Contact Centre on (+971) 600 54 44 45. Regards The flydubai Team |
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Post by steveh on Sept 7, 2022 19:37:42 GMT
Is this a major change, I’m presuming they’ll be adequate transport links to get into central Doha?
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Post by Dubai Reds on Sept 8, 2022 5:41:49 GMT
They are next door to each other, Hamad was opened in 2014.
DIA is the old airport, same runways I think, it's basically another Terminal.
Not sure what the facilities are for hanging around though.
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Post by pclaude on Sept 8, 2022 7:56:57 GMT
Yes we're doing 24th - 30th from Heathrow Ditto, though think late on 23rd outbound. |
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Post by jimmytaff on Sept 8, 2022 10:07:39 GMT
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Post by bringbackelmo on Sept 8, 2022 10:20:57 GMT
Random question, but I've got a mate who is after a can of 'Fizzin', which is a malt beverage available in Qatar. This is obviously an ask but is anyone in Qatar at the mo and able to get a can to Wales in the next month or two (before the WC ideally). Happy to cover any costs obviously and would be hugely grateful.
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Post by selsigdeganwy on Sept 11, 2022 16:04:14 GMT
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Post by chief on Sept 11, 2022 22:27:53 GMT
Not sure if it's confirmed but there was that news the other day that we'd be able to consume alcohol up 3 hours before games. How will this work then? Because in the groups there's 4 games a day, each with 3 gaps between ko's. So you can technically drink from 3 hrs before the days first ko at 10am and presumably continue until the last game of the day kicks off at 10pm? Even though we know hotels serve with no time restrictions?
Where are they referring to when the say we can drink up to 3 hours prior to games? The designated fan zones in the city? Or areas around the grounds? In the grounds?
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Post by barryscorcher on Sept 12, 2022 6:47:42 GMT
Not sure if it's confirmed but there was that news the other day that we'd be able to consume alcohol up 3 hours before games. How will this work then? Because in the groups there's 4 games a day, each with 3 gaps between ko's. So you can technically drink from 3 hrs before the days first ko at 10am and presumably continue until the last game of the day kicks off at 10pm? Even though we know hotels serve with no time restrictions? Where are they referring to when the say we can drink up to 3 hours prior to games? The designated fan zones in the city? Or areas around the grounds? In the grounds? I took it as the grounds. So they’ll only be serving alcohol at the stadiums up until 3 hours prior to kick-off. So basically unless you get to the stadium really early it won’t affect you. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Sept 12, 2022 6:59:06 GMT
It’s pretty straight forward. All grounds will have a fan area nearby selling booze for 3 hrs before kick off.
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Post by Martyn Moses on Sept 12, 2022 7:11:14 GMT
Does anyone know if we are able to get Qatar currency in the UK before we travel? We tried with Travel House but they said no however someone told me they ordered theirs from TUI who said currency will be ready for them before they fly out.
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Post by Dubai Reds on Sept 12, 2022 7:36:37 GMT
Does anyone know if we are able to get Qatar currency in the UK before we travel? We tried with Travel House but they said no however someone told me they ordered theirs from TUI who said currency will be ready for them before they fly out. Should be able to do Click-and-collect with Travelex or Tesco etc. Sure you can get some delivered to home also. |
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Post by cantonwelsh79 on Sept 12, 2022 8:25:08 GMT
Does anyone know if we are able to get Qatar currency in the UK before we travel? We tried with Travel House but they said no however someone told me they ordered theirs from TUI who said currency will be ready for them before they fly out. I've always found Eurochange to be decent and they have Qatari Riyals listed. Usually a few days wait on currencies they don't keep in stock. |
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Post by chief on Sept 12, 2022 12:05:33 GMT
It’s pretty straight forward. All grounds will have a fan area nearby selling booze for 3 hrs before kick off. Surely it's the opposite -that booze will be served for a 3 hour period leading up to kick offs? So for 1pm ko v Iran for example, booze will be served from 10am (I have my doubts on that mind, maybe the early ko is a bad example). Sorry quoted wrong person. Right so there'll be fan park type areas outside all the stadiums as well the few central fan zones in Doha? |
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Post by Dubai Reds on Sept 12, 2022 12:43:52 GMT
www.timeoutdoha.com/sport-wellbeing/world-cup-qatar-2022-fan-zonesWill there be alcohol at the fan zones at Qatar 2022?
Alcohol will be available to purchase at the FIFA Fan Festival in Al Bidda Park between 6.30pm and 1am daily, FIFA has said. The price for the hops available has not yet been confirmed. Fans will also be able to purchase alcohol inside World Cup stadium compounds, but not at concourse concession stands within the stadium bowl. Spectators will be able to purchase alcohol three hours before kick-off, and up to an hour after the final whistle. Non-alcoholic hops will be available to buy throughout matches. So currently, FanZone is dry (no alcohol) until 6:30pm (After Sunset/last night prayer), but available outside the stadiums beforehand in the designated areas. My gut feeling is that the FanZone will change to align to 12 noon.
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Post by CrackityJones on Sept 12, 2022 15:58:55 GMT
So plenty of booze if you want it
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Post by chief on Sept 12, 2022 18:16:05 GMT
So plenty of booze if you want it Not sure if I do if it'll just be Budweiser! |
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Post by kingstonred on Sept 13, 2022 9:33:48 GMT
We land at 7am on the day of the Iran game (1pm kick off local time).
I wondered if anyone knew of anywhere to leave/store our luggage, as we can't get into our accommodation until 3pm
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Post by massivefloodlights on Sept 13, 2022 10:30:29 GMT
So plenty of booze if you want it Not sure if I do if it'll just be Budweiser! Fanzones maybe. Everywhere else, bars, restaurants etc, the beer available is pretty much what you’d get back home. Heineken, Guinness etc etc. |
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Post by zakbaby on Sept 13, 2022 13:24:35 GMT
Anybody suggest where i can get a few hours sleep when i arrive? I only want a a room until match time for the USA game but everywhere is a 2 night minimum stay. Frustrating
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Post by kingstonred on Sept 13, 2022 13:28:19 GMT
Check out Sleep n' fly in Doha Airport.
You can book by the hour
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Post by zakbaby on Sept 15, 2022 12:28:30 GMT
Check out Sleep n' fly in Doha Airport. You can book by the hour I've e mailed them 4 times in the last two weeks without repky. Wouldn't let me book online |
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Post by southcoastwelsh on Sept 20, 2022 15:56:31 GMT
Hi all. I was just on a call, along with various other worldwide fans, to hear the security measures being adopted on entering stadiums in Qatar. It is clear that they are taking this very seriously. The stadium code of conduct can be found here: digitalhub.fifa.com/m/33ad3969e51a407b/original/Stadium-Code-of-Conduct.pdfPlease note that flags over 2m x 1.5m are generally not allowed. However, there is a procedure through which you can apply to have larger flags permitted, but this will require prior approval. To do this, it will be necessary to fill out a form, which can be obtained by e-mailing Fan@2022.qa. I'm told the form is long and detailed to try and ensure there is nothing politically sensitive. And if anyone wants to go through this process I would encourage you to do it asap as nothing moves quickly with these folks. Placing flags inside the stadium will be on a first come first served basis, and no flags will be allowed along the side of the pitch (at pitch level) on the side opposite the tv cameras. However, they will apparently be permitted along that side at higher levels than pitch side. This also applies to any instruments which are larger than 60cm x 40 cm i.e. small enough to get through the stadium scanning machines. Again, any exceptions must be pre-approved. Amongst other items prohibited are camera lenses over 10cm, self sticks of any description/size, umbrellas, any food or drink and in terms of battery packs, these will be allowed, but limited to 1 per person. I know we are all used to increased security these days, but it seems likely that the Qatari authorities will push this to a new level in terms of stadium access and prohibited items. Just wanted to give you a heads up about what they are saying on this matter. I hope its helpful in planning what you take and/or getting approval for anything outside the norm. |
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