After a year-long hiatus, we hosted our much-awaited football championship for its 2021 edition. This year, the Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup’s motto, ‘Stronger-Together’, was a treaty to the teamwork needed to win the prestigious trophy.
The Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup brings together real estate agencies from Dubai for a good ol’ game of footie, to find out which team has what it takes to be the winner. We saw a series of spectacular energy amongst the players at the tournament’s 2021 edition, as they all challenged each other with an eye on the prize.
After two days of gruelling competition on 18th November and 25th November at Sportsmania JLT, White & Co was crowned 2021’s Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup Champion! They were awarded a beautiful trophy and a cash prize of AED 8k.
Read on to find out the highlights of this thrilling two-day football tournament.
Ready, Set, Go….: The First Day of the Tournament
The Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup 2021 was held for two days, the first and second round being held on the 18th November and 25th November respectively. The tournament was held at Sportsmania, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai.
The first round saw 36 teams segregated into groups of seven, with 5 teams in each group.
- Group A: Treo Homes, McCone Properties, Engel & Völkers, F&C Properties, Drehomes Real Estate
- Group B: White & Co Real Estate, Edwards & Towers Real Estate Brokers, Aqua Properties, ALH Properties, Sky View Real Estate Brokers,
- Group C: Homes 4 Life Real Estate Brokers, LUXFolio Real Estate, Maverick Real Estate, RE/MAX PK Properties, Maverick Real Estate Brokers, Provident Real Estate
- Group D: Driven Properties, Prowin Properties, House Hunters Real Estate, LuxuryProperty.com, D&B Properties
- Group E: BetterHomes, Tamani Properties, PH Real Estate, Allegiance Real Estate, LuxLiving Real Estate,
- Group F: Bayut | dubizzle, One Broker Group, Nu Avenue Real Estate, fäm Properties, Banke International,
- Group G: Espace Real Estate, Aaronz & Co Real Estate, Dacha Real Estate, Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate Brokers, Capri Realty Real Estate
Each team played a total of four matches within a 15-minutes duration. Clad in personalised brand jerseys, the players bought a powerhouse of energy into the pitch that evening.
The Heat is On!: The Second Day
On the sidelines, colleagues of the players stood on cheering and rooting for their teams. We even saw bystanders join in with the zealous excitement at the pitch, encouraging the players to keep their spirits up.
All around, the energy at Sportmania that evening was unmatched!
On the second day of the Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup 2021, the finalists from round one were invited to the final showdown of teams. They were to play against each other in the second round, followed by the quarter-final, semi-finals and final match respectively.
The atmosphere at Sportsmania was almost electric, with the excitement amongst the teams as they prepared to unleash their energy on the pitch. The players wished each other the best and set off at the Second Round.
The Second Round saw the following finalists from Round One play against each other, after which the winners rounded it off at the Quarter Finals:
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- McCone Properties
- Bayut | dubizzle
- ALH Properties
- BetterHomes
- D&B Properties
- LUXFolio Real Estate
- White & Co Real Estate
- Tamani Properties
- LuxuryProperty.com
- Allsopp & Allsopp Real Estate Brokers
- Engel and Völkers
- One Broker Group
- Nu Avenue Real Estate
After an intense quarter-final match, Aqua Real Estate, Espace Real Estate, LUXFolio Real Estate and White & Co. Real Estate made their way to the Semi-Finals!
White & Co. Real Estate and LUXFolio Real Estate made it to the end, qualifying for the final match! The players were abuzz with adrenaline and excitement as both teams faced each other for an ultimate showdown.
The final match was a game like no other, with players on both sides bringing in the heat with their eyes on the prize. The audience around the pitch matched the energy on the pitch, cheering and rooting for the players.
As the whistle blew, the crowd erupted in cheers for White & Co. Real Estate, who had taken the final goal and secured their place as the Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup Champion for 2021!
The players embraced each other on the pitch, congratulating themselves on the teamwork and coordination that had led to this marvellous victory. With sweaty smiles and heaving chests, they acknowledged LUXFolio Real Estate for the great game.
Bayut and dubizzle’s CEO, Haider Ali Khan presented the Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup to the winning team, along with their cash prize of AED 8k and individual gold medals.
The runners-up team, LUXFolio Real Estate was awarded a cash prize of AED 4k and individual silver medals.
“It was a memorable night; seeing teammates bonding over the game and playing with a single goal in mind is definitely an experience that will last a lifetime. I would like to thank all the players for bringing on their A-game to the pitch. We look forward to seeing you bringing forth the same exciting energy at next year’s Bayut | dubizzle Premier Cup! “
We would like to congratulate White & Co. Real Estate for their marvellous performance on the pitch. The teamwork and synergy between your players was an inspiration for us all.
Three cheers to LUXFolio Real Estate, for making it to the finals and kicking the competition to the next level.
Finally, kudos to all the participating teams! Your noteworthy performance has made this tournament a great success. We look forward to having you all on the pitch next year, bringing together the spirit of sportsmanship amongst the real estate fraternity with a friendly game of football.