UAE Among Top 5 Nations Purchasing Arab Cup 2025 Qatar Tickets

Qatar's Arab Cup 2025 tickets will start at just 25 dirhams (about $7), making the tournament accessible to fans across the region. The event runs from December 1-18 and will use six World Cup stadiums, with organizers already selling over 420,000 tickets since late September.

Ali Mahmoud, the tournament's planning and execution director, announced the pricing during a promotional tour that stopped at Dubai Mall yesterday. The tour has been traveling across Gulf countries since October, showcasing the golden trophy and building excitement for the competition.

Here's how the ticket pricing works: Most matches start at 25 dirhams, but opening and final matches cost more - between 60 and 200 dirhams depending on seating. The organizers created three main ticket categories, plus special options for people with disabilities and hospitality packages.

UAE fans are showing strong interest. Mahmoud said Emirati ticket sales rank in the top five countries, and he expects those numbers to climb as the tournament approaches. This enthusiasm reflects the region's growing appetite for major football events.

The tournament will use the same World Cup infrastructure that impressed the world in 2022. Six stadiums will host matches: Al Bayt, Lusail, Khalifa International, Ahmad bin Ali, Stadium 974, and Education City. Al Bayt gets the opening match on December 1, while Lusail will host the final on December 18.

Transportation won't be a problem. Five of the six stadiums connect directly to Qatar's metro system, and comprehensive public transport serves the remaining venue. This setup worked well during the World Cup and should handle the expected crowds smoothly.

The organizers aim big - they want to attract over one million fans total. With 420,000 tickets already sold, they're planning to release more inventory to meet that goal. The 2021 Arab Cup was considered a success, and Qatar wants to build on that momentum.

This tournament serves a bigger purpose than just football. It showcases Qatar's long-term investment in sports infrastructure and positions the country as a regional hub for major events. The World Cup facilities need regular use to justify their cost, and tournaments like this help achieve that goal.