ETW Staff– Mumbai
With the IPL season commencing in mid April, every cricket enthusiast is keen to visit the UAE with the intention of being a part of the spectacular event. Riya – the travel expert has devised an offer that helps make travel plans a bit easier on the pocket. Riya – the travel expert offered a discount of upto INR 1000 for flight bookings to the three cities, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, where the matches were scheduled, the offer is valid up to April 29, 2014.
GMJ Thampy, chairman and managing director, Riya Travel Group, said, “Cricket is a religion in India, taking a note of this, we thought of clubbing Cricket and travel which would help our customers explore the world. The travel and tourism industry is growing and has now started experimenting, which ultimately benefits the end customers. This IPL offer is one of our many endeavours.”
This year the first leg of the IPL will be held in the UAE, in order to steer clear of adding to the security demands which will rather be focused towards the Lok Sabha Elections which is scheduled around the same time.
Whilst witnessing the first match which is held at one of the newest cricket ground; Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi. People have a chance to explore a lot in this city, from the sixth largest mosque in the world known as Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Abu Dhabi Mall, to the Corniche which boasts of impressive waterfront stretches for miles, bustling with many activities like go-cart riding and stages for shows.
The Second match is scheduled at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The heart of Sharjah comprises of traditional markets, restaurants, cafés, museums, art galleries as well as hotels.
The third venue is the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in the city of Dubai. The stadium is famous for its ‘Ring of Fire’ lights which minimises shadows of objects as the lights are fixed around the circumference of the round roof of the stadium. For those visiting Dubai, shopping is a must.
Riya – The Travel Expert has more than 59 locations across India and nine in the International domain. The company has an annual turnover of more than INR 6000 Crores and employs more than 1800 professionals.
