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During their preparation period for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the Vietnamese national team stayed at the Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai hotel, before moving to Crowne Plaza Dubai – the venue prepared by the organizers for the four teams in Group G when the official matches began.
These are reportedly two of the most luxurious and opulent five-star hotels in Dubai. Let's explore where the Vietnamese national team is staying during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian region.
Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai
The Vietnamese national team spent eight days at Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai – a five-star hotel considered a gem in one of the UAE's most luxurious districts – before entering the official qualifying round. This was a preparation phase, so the Football Federations chose their own accommodation.
The expansive and luxurious grounds of Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai
Located a 15-minute drive from the international airport, the hotel is opposite the Dubai Mall and near the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building and Dubai's iconic 828-meter-high landmark. Swissotel Al Murooj is designed in a European resort style, offering hotel and apartments in the heart of Dubai city.
The hotel is located near the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
The hotel comprises 251 rooms equipped with modern technology and amenities such as a hot tub, gym, and steam rooms. All rooms offer panoramic city views or lush green gardens.
The hotel rooms are elegantly designed and well-equipped.
The bedrooms are decorated in elegant and sophisticated yellow and white tones. Each room features a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a work desk, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai is also famous for its buffet restaurant featuring signature seafood dishes.
Goalkeeper Bui Tan Truong checks in at the hotel grounds.
Crowne Plaza Dubai
After their stay at Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai, the Vietnamese team moved to the hotel provided by the organizers – Crowne Plaza Dubai, sharing the rooms with the teams from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UAE. The hotel offers views of the Dubai River on one side and the city center on the other. Each team was assigned a separate area for activities, rest, and meals throughout the competition.
As one of the oldest hotels on Dubai's bustling Sheikh Zayed Street, Crowne Plaza Dubai boasts a classic, luxurious design with numerous amenities.
Crowne Plaza Dubai offers views of the river on one side and the city center on the other.
The hotel is directly connected to Festival City Mall, which houses over 500 retail stores. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, it was known as a vibrant, bustling location with light, laser, and Imagine water shows, dubbed a multi-sensory feast.
The hotel is directly connected to Festival City Mall, the venue for the multi-sensory entertainment event.
The hotel boasts numerous luxurious amenities, including a 25-meter outdoor, temperature-controlled swimming pool. The grounds also feature a Belgian beer hall and a restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.
The outdoor swimming pool is 25 meters wide and temperature-controlled.
The hotel restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.
The rooms at Crowne Plaza Dubai are furnished with luxurious, custom-designed interiors. All rooms feature an LCD TV, iPod docking station, DVD player, and a seating area with a work desk.
Luxurious design and stunning views of the Dubai River from the hotel rooms.
On June 7th, Coach Park Hang-seo and his team secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Indonesia at Al-Maktoum Stadium. The players will play Malaysia on June 11th at the same stadium, located 8 km from their hotel. For the match against the host nation UAE on June 15th, the team will need to travel approximately 7 km to Zabeel Stadium.
The Vietnamese national team players won 4-0 against Indonesia in their first match on June 7th.
