Dubai, UAE, 21 December, 2022: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced to have hosted more than 150,000 football enthusiasts at its Ultimate Fanzone by McGettigan’s at the Media City Amphitheater, featuring 12 food outlets, 12 festive shops, 10 kids’ activities, and even Santa’s Grotto to match the excitement of the FIFA World Cup this holiday season. Ultimate Fanzone by McGettigan’s include access to the du Winterfest, so fans can venture off between fixtures and experience a festive wonderland with friends, family and the young ones
Throughout the duration of the World Cup, visitors were welcomed at du’s Ultimate Fanzone with various performances, featuring local and international talents in between matches. The Fanzone also featured du’s weekly signature show on the main stage themed specially to spread the festive sentiment.
Adding to the festivities, du Winterfest is a dedicated family area, with Christmas markets, festive food stalls, and plenty of Christmas activities to keep the young ones and adults entertained with festive fun and games until December 24. It will provide plenty of fun for children where their parents can bring them to join the festive miracles to life, join in for real snow fights, meet with Santa and much more.
As more and more visitors flocked each day to experience du’s multiple offerings, the resulting overwhelming attendance shows promise for future endeavours as the ICT provider continues to serve as an integral actor in bringing entertainment to life in Dubai.
About du
Operating under the steadfast umbrella of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), du is an integral driver of the UAE’s economic, social and digital transformation. Thriving on digitally innovating all facets of the contemporary telecom experience, we touch the lives of millions of customers everyday as a dedicated enabler of connectivity, continuity and growth across consumer and enterprise segments. Whether delivering state-of-the-art Smart City infrastructure, bespoke enterprise ICT solutions, government communications, secure data solutions, or the very best in home entertainment and value, we are a reliable telco and ICT player shaping the future of communication for a more connected tomorrow.