Najira Noushad and five children show their support for Argentina during a stopover in Abu Dhabi, en route to their drive to Doha to watch the Qatar World Cup football games. Najira drove around 3,000km from her hometown of Thalassery, Kannur, in the southern Indian state of Kerala to reach Doha.

Kerala woman drives 3,000km to Qatar to support Messi

Najira Noushad travelled through Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to watch Argentina match

Private jet trips for Dubai-Doha soar to Dh240,000

Demand for private jets for World Cup knockout matches already running at a high

Private jet operators in the UAE know they are in for a good ride with the World Cup. All eyes will be on the knockout phases, which is when demand for chartered services could be heading for new highs. [Jetex' VIP terminal at Dubai World Central turned into a fan zone]

Pay 30% less for rides: UberX Share launched in Qatar

You can share your trip with someone heading the same direction

To help beat the crowds, Uber has worked closely with relevant stakeholders to set up pick up and drop off locations at lanes 1-5 at each of the stadiums

Emirates to screen World Cup matches inflight

Passengers can view full match schedules in advance and plan their viewing

Emirates lounges offer travellers buffet dining, showers, free Wi-Fi, and a private business centre.

Top travel tips from UAE to Qatar for World Cup

Three top tips on public transport routes, baggage limits, visa options.

Dubai World Central (DWC) - Al Maktoum airport

Booking a shuttle flight to Doha? What you must know

Your ticket is non-refundable, but dates can be changed for a fee and fare difference

Fly Dubai and Qatar Airways will be operating around 120 shuttle flights to Doha, according to Dubai Airports

World Cup shuttle flights cheaper than staying in Doha

Around 120 shuttle flights will take off from DWC during the tournament

The match-day flights from UAE are all set for the World Cup to start. Fans, however, should be making those bookings well in advance.

Look: Qatar unveils mini forest inside airport terminal

Doha's Hamad International Airport opens extension with over 25,000 plants

Look: Qatar unveils mini forest inside airport terminal ahead of FIFA World Cup

World Cup: Dubai DWC to operate 120 match day flights

Apart from 120 match day flights, there will be charter operations to and from Doha

All set for match days - Dubai World Central will see a full complement of shuttle and charter flights operating to Doha through the month-long tournament.

Handshakes, shoes, coffee cups: Qatar etiquette

Home to skyscrapers and upmarket malls Qatar is known for its traditions and customs

Buildings are seen from across the water in Doha

Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism reveal fan attractions

Free waiting areas, livestreamed games, in-flight amenities, booths and more await fans

The World Cup will be a major tourism boost for the country and a catalyst towards Qatar’s goal of welcoming six million tourists each year by 2030.

Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to Doha

Flights from Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv starting Nov. 20 will be open to all Palestinians

Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza do not have their own airport and must apply for a hard-to-obtain airport permit to use Ben Gurion. Such permits are only approved, if at all, shortly before takeoff.

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