The tournament, which takes place in Doha from 7th to 29th January 2011, will see 16 of Asia’s top national teams compete for the AFC Asian Cup 2011, including the United Arab Emirates, as well as Korea Republic, Japan and Australia, who played in the FIFA 2010 World Cup tournament.

“Qatar is set to host the AFC Asian Cup 2011, with new facilities and world class stadia, and this will no doubt be a tournament to remember. To enable fans to attend these exciting matches, combined with a stay in Doha, we have put together packages to suit all budgets,” said Russell Sheldon, Senior Vice President Network Passenger Sales Development, Emirates Airline. “The packages have been designed so that football fans living in the UAE and the rest of the Gulf region can fly to Doha, watch their favourite team play, and fly back the next morning,”

Packages can be purchased through travel agents and Emirates offices worldwide, and include a choice of hotels, as well as a match ticket. Participating hotels in Doha are La Villa Palace, Ayana Golden Coast Hotel, Movenpick Hotel and Ritz Carlton Hotel.

All passengers, regardless of airfare or class of travel, can purchase the packages. All taxes and service charges are included in the prices.