A bit early but in case anyone's planning a visit...
They will arrive on December 29th in Dubai, UAE; play on January 6th vs. Hamburg, and depart for Italy on the 7th.
So the things I have to find out -
Hotel (they stayed at the Grand Hyatt last year)
Training ground (they trained at the Al Nasr training grounds last year)
http://www.gulfnews.com/sport/Football/10264198.html
AC Milan players look forward to Middle East visit
Staff Report
Published: December 02, 2008, 00:41
Dubai: AC Milan's superstars are eager about their imminent trip to the Middle East for the Emirates-sponsored Winter Tour and to participate in the Government of Dubai's Tourism Department-sponsored event, the Dubai Football Challenge.
The seven-time European Cup winners, who play Hamburg SV on January 6 arrive for their Winter Tour on December 29.
The Milan side coming to Dubai will include the likes of Ballon d'Or winners Kaka, Ronaldinho - both FIFA World Player of the Year winners - and Andriy Shevchenko. Paolo Maldini, Clarence Seedorf and Pato are also expected to be part of the team.
The club's stars, who will be in Dubai for the second consecutive year, are excited at the prospect of returning to the emirate, both for winter training and the Challenge against Hamburg.
"We had such a great time in Dubai last year during our winter training and are really looking forward to coming back to the city again in December to take on Hamburg in the Dubai Football Challenge," said AC Milan midfielder Kaka.
"It is always a pleasure to train and to compete in such a spectacular city. Also, to play the Challenge in front of such a football-loving public will be a great experience for all of us," he added.
Kaka's Brazilian compatriot, Ronaldinho is also looking forward to the contest: "Having just joined Milan in the summer, this will be my first Dubai Football Challenge. Coming to Dubai for the Winter Tour is something I've been looking forward to a lot.
"Dubai is such a unique city with so much on offer and I cannot wait to play in front of what I have heard is a very passionate crowd," he said.
While Milan's stars are looking forward to returning to the UAE for the Challenge, the region's football fans have taken little time to demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for the highly anticipated clash on January 6 by snapping up tickets in rapid fashion.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Senior Vice-President Commercial Operations - Gulf, Middle East & Iran, said: "Emirates is excited that through our sponsorship we are able to bring two of the greatest football teams in the world to Dubai and give UAE football fans the chance to see the world's best players up close.
"When we first planned our new sports venue, 'The Sevens' it was with the intention of being able to showcase great teams such as AC Milan and Hamburg to the people of the UAE. The Dubai Football Challenge, to be staged on January 6, enables us to do just that"
AC Milan's Emirates-sponsored Winter Training Camp will run from December 29 to January 7, with their clash against Hamburg SV taking place on January 6. Kickoff will be at 7pm at Emirates' sports venue, The Sevens, on the Al Ain Road.
Emirates currently serves Italy with daily non-stop flights to Rome, Milan and Venice, with the commitment to the Italian market becoming ever stronger from January 1 when the airline launches its second daily non-stop service to Milan.
They will arrive on December 29th in Dubai, UAE; play on January 6th vs. Hamburg, and depart for Italy on the 7th.
So the things I have to find out -
Hotel (they stayed at the Grand Hyatt last year)
Training ground (they trained at the Al Nasr training grounds last year)
http://www.gulfnews.com/sport/Football/10264198.html
AC Milan players look forward to Middle East visit
Staff Report
Published: December 02, 2008, 00:41
Dubai: AC Milan's superstars are eager about their imminent trip to the Middle East for the Emirates-sponsored Winter Tour and to participate in the Government of Dubai's Tourism Department-sponsored event, the Dubai Football Challenge.
The seven-time European Cup winners, who play Hamburg SV on January 6 arrive for their Winter Tour on December 29.
The Milan side coming to Dubai will include the likes of Ballon d'Or winners Kaka, Ronaldinho - both FIFA World Player of the Year winners - and Andriy Shevchenko. Paolo Maldini, Clarence Seedorf and Pato are also expected to be part of the team.
The club's stars, who will be in Dubai for the second consecutive year, are excited at the prospect of returning to the emirate, both for winter training and the Challenge against Hamburg.
"We had such a great time in Dubai last year during our winter training and are really looking forward to coming back to the city again in December to take on Hamburg in the Dubai Football Challenge," said AC Milan midfielder Kaka.
"It is always a pleasure to train and to compete in such a spectacular city. Also, to play the Challenge in front of such a football-loving public will be a great experience for all of us," he added.
Kaka's Brazilian compatriot, Ronaldinho is also looking forward to the contest: "Having just joined Milan in the summer, this will be my first Dubai Football Challenge. Coming to Dubai for the Winter Tour is something I've been looking forward to a lot.
"Dubai is such a unique city with so much on offer and I cannot wait to play in front of what I have heard is a very passionate crowd," he said.
While Milan's stars are looking forward to returning to the UAE for the Challenge, the region's football fans have taken little time to demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for the highly anticipated clash on January 6 by snapping up tickets in rapid fashion.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Senior Vice-President Commercial Operations - Gulf, Middle East & Iran, said: "Emirates is excited that through our sponsorship we are able to bring two of the greatest football teams in the world to Dubai and give UAE football fans the chance to see the world's best players up close.
"When we first planned our new sports venue, 'The Sevens' it was with the intention of being able to showcase great teams such as AC Milan and Hamburg to the people of the UAE. The Dubai Football Challenge, to be staged on January 6, enables us to do just that"
AC Milan's Emirates-sponsored Winter Training Camp will run from December 29 to January 7, with their clash against Hamburg SV taking place on January 6. Kickoff will be at 7pm at Emirates' sports venue, The Sevens, on the Al Ain Road.
Emirates currently serves Italy with daily non-stop flights to Rome, Milan and Venice, with the commitment to the Italian market becoming ever stronger from January 1 when the airline launches its second daily non-stop service to Milan.