Muskaan Thakur
The much-awaited cricket event, the Indian Premier League 2020, will commence from September 19 in UAE, a paradise for luxury seekers.
All the teams have arrived at their ultra-luxe hotels and are intensely prepping to win the trophy. Here is a glimpse into the lavish hotels the team owners have put up the cricketers in.
Mumbai Indians – St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
This beautiful resort is located at Al’ Sa’Diyat, Abu Dhabi. It offers rooms with Wifi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and private balconies. There are 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools along with a private beach and a spa.
The team room for Mumbai Indians includes various amenities like music instruments, game tables like foosball and carrom boards and digital games like car racing.
Kolkata Knight Riders – The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, is one of the 10 Venetian-inspired buildings placed in a crescent moon formation around one of the city’s largest outdoor pools. It is home to 8 restaurants, a spa and 23,000 sq ft of event space.
The team room has a foosball set and pool table.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
This hotel is situated in the world-renowned area of Palm Jumeirah. It has 400 metres of private shoreline of a private beach. The hotel houses UAE’s only over water villas.
Delhi Capitals – Palace Downtown, Dubai
This hotel is situated right next to the Burj Khalifa Lake. It is an Arabian-style hotel that has intricately carved woodwork. It has 5 famous restaurants, a tea lounge and a cocktail bar. Other shared spaces include a spa, a fitness centre and an outdoor pool.
Courtesy: Instagram – Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals – One & Only The Palm, Dubai
This beachfront hotel has luxurious gardens and cascading fountains. It has an overwater lounge and 2 restaurants by Yannick Alléno.
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Kings XI Punjab – Sofitel Dubai The Palm
This place is situated on the east crescent of Palm Jumeirah. There are 12 restaurants, bars and lounges here. The resort even offers Technogym exercise equipment, exciting water sports and more. There is a 2,500 sq m Sofitel SPA and an Xtreme Fitness Center.
The Kings XI punjab team was seen chilling on the beach. Through a tweet, they said, ” Training ke ‘beach’ thoda fun vi jaruri hai.”
Chennai Super King – Taj, Dubai
Located on Burj Khalifa Street, this hotel offers lavish rooms with luxurious amenities. There are multiple dining options, a rooftop lounge and a pool.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore – Waldorf Astoria, Dubai
Waldorf Astoria The Palm Dubai has a private beach, six renowned restaurants and lounges. The rooms face the sea.
