Emirates Palace named official luxury hotel partner of Manchester City club

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace announced today a new agreement with Manchester City Football club, which establishes the legendary hotel as the Club’s Official Luxury Hotel Partner.

The partnership will see the Emirates Palace brand featured across Manchester City’s facilities, including Etihad Stadium, its training ground, and the team’s training kit.

The hotel has previously been used by Manchester City’s first team as a base during warm weather training visits to the country. In addition, City Football Schools based in Abu Dhabi currently use the pitch facilities at the hotel to host educational and community sessions with children in the region.

“The partnership with Manchester City reinforces Emirates Palace’s position as the ultimate destination for sports, leisure, and recreational facilities in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. With our FIFA-approved football pitch and other award-winning facilities, we are excited to be the training ground for the English Premier League Club and to host educational and training sessions for sports enthusiasts and children and of the region,” said Michael Koth, General Manager, and Area Vice President Operations Middle East, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

In addition, as part of its community outreach programmes, Emirates Palace will continue to welcome Abu Dhabi-based City Football Schools to use the resort’s pitch facilities and will host educational and training sessions for children of the region.