Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: The last of this four-part series exploring the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 host cities takes us to the UAE's 'Garden City', Al Ain.
The smallest of the four host cities, the name of Al Ain is familiar to football fans across the continent largely thanks to the team carrying its name. Al Ain is the UAE's most successful club, but there is more to this tranquile oasis on the UAE-Oman border than the 2003 AFC Champions League winners.
City: Al Ain
Population: 767,000
Local Clubs: Al Ain FC
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: With a month to go until the 2019 AFC Asian Cup kicks-off in the United Arab Emirates, we explore the four host cities, starting with the capital Abu Dhabi.
Home to 18 of the 50 AFC Asian Cup matches, the UAE capital is an Island city, accessible from the mainland through three bridges. Abu Dhabi is home to the UAE's federal government offices and is the country's second most populous city.
City: Abu Dhabi
Population: 1.8 million
Local Clubs: Al Wahda, Al Jazira
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Having brought you the lowdown on the capital Abu Dhabi, we continue our series of venue guides, exploring the four 2019 AFC Asian Cup host cities, this time with Dubai.
One of the world's top holiday destinations, Dubai is famous for its serene beaches, luxurious attractions and being home to the World's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. The UAE's most populous city hosts eight group-stage matches and three more in the knock-out stages.
City: Dubai Population: 3.1 million Local Clubs: Al Nasr, Al Wasl, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, Hatta
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: It is time to discover the UAE's cultural heart, Sharjah, as we continue our series of venue guides, exploring the four 2019 AFC Asian Cup host cities.
Sitting on the northern border of Dubai, is a haven for art, history and culture enthusiasts. Sharjah, known as the UAE's cultural capital, offers some stunning examples of Islamic architecture and is not short of family-friendly entertainment options.
City: Sharjah
Population: 1.7 million
Local Clubs: Sharjah FC
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: As the eyes of the continent turn to the UAE in January, we explore the country through the eyes of expats from across Asia with less than three weeks to go for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Indians make up the largest expat group in the UAE, with over 25 percent of the country's 10 million population hailing from India. Docked on the bank of the Dubai Creek, we caught up with Abubakar, who operates an 'Abra' boat, to see the UAE through his eyes.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: As the eyes of the continent turn to the UAE in January, we explore the country through the eyes of expats from across Asia as the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 hits the 30 days to go mark.
Adib Nammour arrived to the UAE from Syria 14 years ago, and has since made it his permanent home. In the first episode of this series by Asian expats showcasing their adopted home, we discover Abu Dhabi in Nammour's own words.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sharjah: With just two weeks until the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 kicks-off, we explore the host country through the eyes of expats from across Asia.
Sat inside her small decorated cubicle, Ai Yuasa is wearing a bright white Kimono and a smile on her face as she immerses herself in the traditional Japanese tradition of "Chado", the ceremonial preparation and presentation of a type of green tea called Matcha.