Thousands of fans logged into their computers and mobile phones for hours to buy tickets online for the clash, but few were lucky enough to get seats. However, hotels and restaurants have come up with proposals to make the match equally enjoyable, offering delectable thali so that family and friends can come together for an evening of fun, food and music.
Adeeb Ahmed, owner of ‘King-House of Mughlai Food’ in Sharjah, says he has installed two big screens in his restaurant for Sunday’s big clash.
“We are constantly receiving inquiries and bookings from individuals and groups to watch the match at the restaurant. On match day, we want to see the love and brotherhood flowing between the supporters of both the countries. There is no better way to enjoy the evening Instead of watching matches with dishes from the subcontinent,” IANS quoted Ahmed as saying.
“Our thali will have a mix of Pakistani with Indian food like Pakistani Kheer with Lucknowi Kavaband and Malabar Parathas with Peshawari Chicken. Since both Indian and Pakistani fans are booking seats at our restaurant, we want them to enjoy good food. Enjoy the match together and an atmosphere of camaraderie. We have also arranged for popular music in both the countries.”
The ‘High Note Pool and Sky Lounge’ in Dubai has arranged to showcase the ‘greatest cricket rivalry’ on a giant screen. Evening drinks, good food and dancing are arranged in the lounge to go with the match.
Hari Camel, CEO of High Note, explains: “We have had to increase bookings due to the high numbers. Now, there are only a few seats left for fans.”
The Music Lounge has arranged Indian and Pakistani music during the match, where people can cheer on their respective teams with country music playing in the background.
Indian team supporter Faizan Khan told IANS that he would watch the match at a sports bar along with his office colleagues as it was impossible for all of them to book tickets online.
“Our office group would watch the match together. It was very difficult for all of them to get tickets online. We then decided to watch the match at a sports bar,” he said.
Indian-origin fan Om Sharma said that he tried hard to get tickets for the match, but “luck did not favor him”. “Now, I will go with my family to some restaurant where we can enjoy a match together.”
(with inputs from IANS)
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