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WORLD CUP 2022: GLASS OF BEER COSTS USD13, ONLY HOSPITALITY GUESTS GET WINES & SPIRITS

By Tony Zhu

17-11-2022



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Football fans who arrived in Qatar to watch World Cup matches will have to pay 50 riyals (USD13.3) for a 500ml glass of beer, only beers from the official supplier Budweiser is available, and there is a limit of four drinks per order to prevent fans from binge drinking.

The price is similar to beers in the few hotel bars allowed to sell them in Qatar, a conservative Muslim country where consumption of alcohol is forbidden.

A non-alcoholic version of Budweiser beer is available at 30 riyals and a bottle of water costs 10 riyals.

Ticket holders to the matches can buy and consume beer within the stadium perimeter both before and after matches.

However, only non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks will be available inside the stadium bowl, with the exception of the premium hospitality areas.

Inside the hospitality areas, a selection of alcoholic beverages including wines, spirits and beer drinks will be available before, after and during half-time of the matches.

Tickets for hospitality packages are available on the organiser’s official hospitality website, prices range from USD950 for early rounds to USD34,300 for the final match.

The most premium package comes with a six-course gastronomic meal, featuring a la carte options, signature dishes and live chef stations.

Guests will be attended by sommeliers and mixologists who can recommend different styles of wines, champagnes, cocktails, premium spirits and artisanal coffees.

World Cup 2022 will open on Sunday 20 November in Qatar, 32 national football teams from around the world will compete in the four-week tournament for the World Cup champion title.

(the writer can be contacted at: info@thewinechronicle.com)

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