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Dubai’s Design District Ignites Soccer Frenzy

  • Dubai Design District (d3) joins up as Tournament Supporter for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
  • 16 international teams will battle it out from 15-25 February 2024.

Dubai Design District (d3) is currently abuzz with the excitement of hosting the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE Dubai 2024™, a thrilling event that kicked off on February 15th and will run until February 25th, 2024. As a Tournament Supporter, d3 has joined forces with FIFA to bring together 16 international teams for an electrifying beach soccer world title showdown.

The tournament marks the second time Dubai has hosted the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup since 2009, promising fans a spectacle of speed, agility, and skill. Teams from the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania are battling it out for the championship trophy, with 32 matches scheduled to take place at a purpose-built world-class state-of-the-art 3,500-seat stadium provided in a record time of under 25 days.

Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer at FIFA, expressed delight at the partnership with d3, praising the vibrant atmosphere and global visibility the event brings to Dubai.

We are delighted to welcome Dubai Design District as a Tournament Supporter for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai. We’re excited to bring the tournament back to Dubai, after a fantastic edition in 2009, and enjoy everything the emirate has to offer. Thanks to d3 

Romy Gai, FIFA Chief Business Officer

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of d3, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the pride in hosting such a prestigious event in the heart of the city.

We are truly looking forward to hosting the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup at Dubai Design District, folding the energy and vibrancy of sports into our world of creativity and design. It is a point of pride to see the event return to our dynamic city, a sign of our global visibility, and I have no doubt it will be a highlight in Dubai’s event calendar,

Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3) – part of TECOM Group

Dubai Design District, also known as D3, is one of Dubai’s most ambitious projects concerning design and the creative arts, overall. Part of the Dubai Plan 2021, D3 is being built under the guidelines of what we now know as smart cities, aiming to be a digitally connected district, which will ultimately lead to an innovation-driven economy.

Known as a global creative ecosystem dedicated to design, fashion, architecture, and art, provides the perfect backdrop for this dynamic event. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a business-friendly framework, d3 offers a platform for creativity to flourish, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design.

As of 2018, numerous major design and architecture firms and studios have already established their presence in D3, Dubai, all key players in the design-related industries aiming to set up their bases in Dubai Design District, creating a formidable collective of renowned names within Dubai’s design and architecture sphere. Undoubtedly, D3 will emerge as a hub where creatives come together to live, work, and indulge in leisure activities.

As the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE Dubai 2024™ unfolds at d3, football fans from around the world are treated to an unforgettable experience, showcasing Dubai’s vibrant spirit and passion for sport on a global stage.

For more information, please visit d3 

Credits: uaefa, dubaisc, d3

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