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On the official website, FIFA lists a tennis court and a cinema screen between the premises. It seemed that there was no sign of either, it is possible that they were simply hidden from view. Meanwhile, the promised “fitness center/gym” seemed to consist of some outdoor amenities near the main front and road.
There is an enormous amount of sand and debris, as well as a giant crater next to a tent that will serve as a mosque.
An organizer insisted that security guards would patrol the domain 24 hours a day. “Security will not be a problem,” he said. “There will be guards to prevent other people from entering. ” These guards temporarily intervened when he tried to take pictures.
There’s a Starbucks portable van and a dining room with a giant tent, which will serve a variety of dishes, plus pizza and burgers. In-cabin amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, two bottles of water depending on the day, a fridge, bed linen and towels. .
The World Cup is expected to attract 1. 2 million visitors; however, in March, Qatar had 30,000 hotel rooms, 80% of which had been booked through FIFA for teams, officials and sponsors.
This has sparked fear among enthusiasts and the rush to make more housing available: adding shared rooms in empty apartments, a cruise ship departing from Doha and traditional-style tents in the desert.
Rawdat Al Jahhaniya is not the only fan who has been asked. On Thursday, The Times spoke to two marketers who had spent 10 days in Ras Bu Fontas, which will host 6,000 football fans a day, and who expressed concern.
One told the newspaper: “It’s been hell. The air conditioning in the cabin is running slightly and sounds like a [fighter jet] is taking off. Even if you turned it on all day, it’s still 27°C. You can’t have it at night because it’s so noisy.
The other describes the cabins, which have two bachelor beds, in unflattering terms. “They’re hard as stone, so you better sleep on the floor,” he said. “I’ve never been in such an uncomfortable place. We’ve been here for 10 days and it’s been a nightmare. It could be great if you need to spend a night or two the hard way, but even more would be terrible.
Qatar’s establishment committee declined to comment when contacted via The Guardian.