How to buy FIFA World Cup 2022 tickets in Dubai
The FIFA Football World Cup is only a few weeks away. And what makes it special is that the tournament will be played in an Arab country for the first time. Since the host country is a close neighbour, many football fans in the UAE intend to travel and watch their favourite teams in action live in the stadiums. While initial sales phases have already concluded, fans still have a chance to buy FIFA World Cup tickets for Qatar 2022 via the Last Minute Sales Phase. Ticket sales have already begun and will continue till the end of the tournament.
Important Information
Bayut is not a seller or reseller of Qatar World Cup 2022 tickets. Bayut has no Qatar World Cup 2022 tickets to sell. This article outlines the official process of buying Qatar World Cup 2022 tickets directly from FIFA. If you wish to buy tickets for the Qatar World Cup 2022, please visit the official FIFA website.
For enquiries regarding the Hayya card, Qatar-based fans can call 800-8052, while international fans can call +974-4-475-2021. Thank you.
HOW TO BUY FIFA WORLD CUP TICKETS?
Even though nearly 3 million tickets have been sold so far, there’s an extraordinarily high demand worldwide for FIFA World Cup tickets. As mentioned earlier, the first and second ticket sales phases have already concluded. So, if you want to buy FIFA World Cup tickets for Qatar 2022, you can still try your luck with the Last Minute Sales Phase.
So, whether you are looking for your first ticket or planning to add a match or two, this is your chance to buy FIFA World Cup tickets.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Draws
The demand for tickets has been huge. And to fairly cater to applying fans, FIFA instigated a draw process through which tickets were allocated when the applications exceeded the stadium capacity. Applications for tickets were made via the official tournament website.
A major chunk of those sales was courtesy of fans in Qatar, the United States, England, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. Note that there is a separate quota for home and international fans.
Naturally, the grand final tickets were in high demand. However, some group-stage matches also attracted a lot of interest. These include Argentina v Mexico, England v United States, Argentina v Saudi Arabia and Poland v Argentina, according to details released by FIFA.
TYPES OF FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 TICKETS
Here’s an overview of the different categories of Qatar 2022 tickets:
- Individual Match Tickets: Individual match tickets from the first match through to the final.
- Team-Specific Ticket Series: Looking to follow the journey of your favourite team? Start with tickets for the three group matches, and you can continue your journey with Conditional Supporter Tickets. If your team qualifies for the knockout match(es), you will be allotted ticket(s).
- Four-Stadium Ticket Series: Qatar 2022 provides a unique opportunity for fans. Given the short distances between the four hosting stadiums, you can attend matches at all four venues without hassle. Book tickets for different games on subsequent days to soak in the atmosphere and experience the footballing culture of supporters of other teams at these stadiums.
- Accessibility Tickets: You can opt for Accessibility Tickets that provide tailored facilities for people with limited mobility.
FIFA WORLD CUP TICKET PRICES
Those based in Qatar can get cheaper tickets with prices starting at around AED 40. However, pricing for international fans is different.
Remember that only individual match tickets are sold in the last phase.
Here are the pricing details for international fans:
INDIVIDUAL MATCH PRICES
Opening match
- Category 1: AED 2,283
- Category 2: AED 1,623
- Category 3: AED 1,116
Group Matches:
- Category 1: AED 811
- Category 2: AED 608
- Category 3: AED 246
Round of 16
- Category 1: AED 1,014
- Category 2: AED 761
- Category 3: AED 355
Quarter Finals
- Category 1: AED 1,573
- Category 2: AED 1,065
- Category 3: AED 761
Semi Finals
- Category 1: AED 3,531
- Category 2: AED 2,435
- Category 3: AED 1,319
3rd Place Playoffs
- Category 1: AED 1,573
- Category 2: AED 1,116
- Category 3: AED 761
Final
- Category 1: AED 5,963
- Category 2: AED 3,704
- Category 3: AED 2,232
*Prices may change slightly as per the change in currency value
HAYYA CARD
Hayya card is a fan ID or identification card for those attending the FIFA World Cup 2022. Local fans need the Hayya card for entry into the stadium. Similarly, international fans also need to show the card at the port of entry. Hayya card will allow multiple entries for match-going fans. Furthermore, the holders will be entitled to free transport. The card, operated by the Qatar government, will be available in physical and digital formats.
You can apply for Hayya cards via the official Qatar 2022 website. It can take up to 5-days to register. The card will also incorporate Ehteraz, Qatar’s official COVID-19 contact tracing application. The Qatar government has scrapped the COVID-19 entry requirement so you will only need to show your status on the app when entering a healthcare facility in the country.
Another privilege international fans who hold the Hayya card enjoy is that they can invite up to three fans who haven’t bought the tickets for the matches.
As per the latest announcement made by the government, the ‘Hayya with Me (1+3)’ feature means that any approved Hayya Cardholder aged 18 or above who had applied using a World Cup ticket number can invite three fans who don’t hold tickets.
There is no age restriction for the three non-ticketed fans. For each applicant aged 12 or above, a non-refundable fee of QAR 500 (AED 504 approx) has to be paid. The fee has been waived for children under 12.
They must have a valid passport and confirmed accommodation. As mentioned earlier, this scheme is just for international travellers, and Qatari ID holders cannot apply.
To apply, Hayya card holders can visit the official website and follow these steps:
- Go to ‘My Hayya’ and click ‘Action’
- Click on ‘Hayya with Me’
- Three voucher codes will appear
- Pass on the codes to the non-ticketed applicants
All Hayya with Me (1+3) applicant(s) must follow these steps.
- Apply for Hayya Card
- Go to ‘Applicant Category’ and select ‘Hayya with Me Voucher’
- Submit voucher code
- Click on ‘Validate my Voucher’
- Accept terms and submit
When travelling to Qatar for the World Cup, airlines will check your Hayya card. So make sure you have registered on the App before travelling.
For queries regarding the Hayya card, Qatar-based fans can call 800-8052, while international fans can call +974-4-475-2021.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE DATES OF THE 2022 WORLD CUP?
The first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played on Sunday, 20th November, and the final will be played on Sunday, 18th December.
HOW CAN I PAY FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 TICKETS?
Qatar residents should use their Visa cards to pay for tickets. International fans can use either Visa or other well-known credit cards for payment.
CAN I STAY IN ANOTHER REGIONAL COUNTRY AND FLY IN ON MATCH DAYS?
Yes, you can. Read our guide on how you can fly from Dubai for the World Cup matches. Fans can fly in, watch the match and travel back on the same day.
The UAE government has also announced multi-entry tourist visas for Hayya Card holders. This means you can stay in the UAE and visit Qatar on match days.
CAN I VISIT QATAR DURING THE WORLD CUP WITHOUT A MATCH TICKET?
Yes, fans without match tickets can visit Qatar from the 2nd of December. Applying for a Hayya Card is mandatory.
CAN I WATCH CLUB FOOTBALL IN THE UAE?
Yes, you can follow the annual football tournaments in the UAE. Also, feel free to check out football clubs in Dubai that have a loyal following and attract big crowds. Simply put, watching matches in football stadiums in Dubai is a thrilling experience.
If football fever runs high, you can also rent football pitches in Dubai for friendly matches with friends and family members.
Qatar 2022 is a chance for many fans to see their heroes in action in the Middle East. The third phase is the last opportunity to buy FIFA World Cup tickets. You can also check out World Cup 2022 Qatar tour packages to make the most of your experience.
If you miss out, here are the best places to watch the World Cup in Dubai.
So, will it be Neymar’s time to shine with Brazil? Does Southgate’s England have the capacity to go one better than their Euro’s result? Can Kylian Mbappe successfully defend the world title with Les Bleus? Will the home team (Qatar) revolutionalise football in the Arab world with a deep run in the tournament? All will be revealed in December 2022!
