IPL 2020: Team hotels of all franchises in UAE

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to begin in the month of September. Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, this edition of the tournament was delayed and will be conducted in the United Arab Emirates. The teams have already begun their journey to the Middle East nation for the tournament. The players, as well as the support staff of all the teams, are supposed to remain in bio-secure bubbles throughout the duration of the league. Matches will be played in three venues namely Dubai, Sharjah and the capital Abu Dhabi. Consequently, the teams will be staying in hotels situated in these cities only. Every team is currently living in a separate hotel where the players and other staff members are undergoing 7-day quarantine before they gear up to prepare for the tourney. During their quarantine, players will be tested on 1st, 3rd and 6th day. Apart from these players, squad members from England and Australia are supposed to arrive on September 17th and are expected to participate in the tournament right away. In this article, we will have a look at the hotels where each team is staying: 1. Chennai Super Kings- Taj, Dubai Chennai Super Kings and Taj, Dubai. (Photo Source: Twitter) The Yellow Army is staying in The Taj Hotel situated in Dubai. A popular chain of hotels having a presence in India and many other Asian countries, Taj is a brand in the true sense of the term. Located on Burj Khalifa street in downtown Dubai, it is one of the most luxurious hotels in the whole city. There is a 20-minute travelling distance between the Airport and the hotel which makes it perfect for a frequently commuting sports team. The building is strategically well-situated giving a beautiful view of the Burj Khalifa. Clubbed with a Jiva Spa and a Fitness Centre, the hotel is perfect for the stay of the three-time champions. 2. Royal Challengers Bangalore- Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Royal Challengers Bangalore and Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. (Photo Source: Twitter) The Virat Kohli-led team will be spending their quarantine in Dubai as well. The team will be staying at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah hotel situated on the Crescent Road in Dubai. The hotel is owned by the Hilton group and is one of the premier destinations of the city. The hotel has its own private beach which helps it outrank many other resorts and inns. With many sea-facing rooms, the hotel can provide for a quick escape from high-pressure match situations to the players. Equipped with a spa with 50 different treatments, the place provides for an adequate and quality relaxing time for the squad members. 3. Kings XI Punjab- Sofitel The Palm, Dubai Kings XI Punjab and Sofitel The Palm, Dubai. (Photo Source: Twitter) Much like their counterparts from Bangalore, the Kings XI Squad will also be staying in a Beach Resort. They are scheduled to stay in Sofitel The Palm in Dubai. Located in The Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent Road, the place is away from the constantly buzzing city. The stay is French-themed providing the visitors with an escape from their busy life in the South-pacific culture-inspired resort. The hotel is a 30-minute drive away from the airport, thus catering to the needs of the franchise. Much like other places, it is also equipped with a spa and fitness centre where the players can work out on their free days. 4. Mumbai Indians- The St Regis, Abu Dhabi Mumbai Indians and The St Regis, Abu Dhabi. (Photo Source: Twitter) Mumbai Indians is one of the only two teams not having their team hotel in Dubai. They will, in fact, be staying at the Capital in St Regis Resort. Located near the Nation Tower in Corniche, the place may provide a refuge to the players from all the anxiety they counter during the matches. The Hotel is adjacent to a mall which may provide an adequate pass-time for the player during their free days. The customers here also get access to their private beach club which can act as a major stress-buster. The resort is located a 30-minute drive away from Abu Dhabi’s Airport and a two-hour drive from Dubai’s Airport. The defending champions are eager to get on to the field once they complete their quarantine period. 5. Sunrisers Hyderabad- Anantara The Palm, Dubai Sunrisers Hyderabad and Anantara The Palm, Dubai. (Photo Source: Twitter) The Orange Army, much like most other teams will be staying in Dubai for the tournament. Their hotel is located just off the coast of Dubai and has 400 metres of private shoreline. The hotel also has Over-water villas which provide it with an X-factor when compared to other places. The resort provides access to swimming lagoons as well as various Water Sports which make up a good recreation for players. Located on the East Crescent Road, it also provides for Sunset dining on the beach. The place is also equipped with Spa, fitness centre, Tennis Courts as well as facilities for Beach Volleyball. 6. Delhi Capitals- Palace Downtown, Dubai Delhi Capitals and Palace Downtown, Dubai. (Photo Source: Twitter) The Delhi based franchise will also be staying in Dubai for the IPL 2020. They are scheduled to stay in the Palace Downtown Hotel in Dubai. Located at a three-min walk away from the Dubai fountain, the place makes up for an interesting and recreational stay. The hotel is located near the Burj Khalifa Lake and within a few kilometres range of the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Much like many other places, this hotel also provides a well-furnished spa and fitness centre. The rooms are also equipped with many interesting features like iPads and Nespresso machine access. Perhaps one of the most utilitarian aspects of a stay in this hotel is the free airport transfer which is provided with upgraded suites. 7. Rajasthan Royals- One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Rajasthan Royals and One and Only Royal Mirage. (Photo Source: Twitter) The Rajasthan based team is all set for a Royal stay in the Emirates during IPL 2020. The Royals will be staying in the One and Only Royal Mirage at Dubai. The hotel faces the bay of Palm Island and features 0.6mi of beachfront and 65 acres of gardens. The visitors are given access to a private beach and can also live in beach-front accommodation. The players will be able to recover from the intense situations by indulging in activities like water sports and golf. One&Only Royal Mirage is a 10-minute drive to Aquaventure Waterpark and Mall of the Emirates and a 20-minute drive to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, as per Booking.com 8. Kolkata Knight Riders- The Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi Kolkata Knight Riders and The Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi. (Photo Source: Twitter) Apart from Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders are the only other team staying out of Dubai in IPL 2020. Located in the Al Maqta Area in Abu Dhabi, the place boasts of many Venetian-inspired buildings forming a crest around the pool. The whole resort covers an area of 57 acres with 23,000 sq feet of event space. The resort provides access to a Bedouin inspired spa for the customers as well as a private beach and a 1600 sq meter pool. The place acts an asylum for people coping with stress which makes it perfect for the players to beat their exhaustion after the matches. The place a 20 minute drive away from the airport, thus enabling a rapid commute for the squad.

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