DUBAI BALLROOM REIMAGINED AS A SPORTS ZONE

Hotel ballrooms have become somewhat obsolete during the pandemic with glittering events, weddings, gala dinners and the like taking a back seat. It has led creative hoteliers to re-think these spaces, with Dubai’s Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City transforming its ballroom into a sports zone. As the Formula One season got underway and the UEFA Champions League and Europa League drew to an exciting conclusion last month (August), the property launched Grand Garden M’City – a sports fan zone experience with two 220-inch screens showcasing all the sporting action. Hosting up to 120 guests, the stadium-style venue serves freshly baked pizza, cheesy nachos, calamari and a wide selection of beverages to keep sports enthusiasts going during essential viewing. Grand Garden M’City follows strict health and safety regulations with measures in place including a digital menu available through a QR code and social distancing between tables. All staff wear gloves and face masks.