The Abu Dhabi-based hotel has been announced as the club’s Official Luxury Hotel Partner.

 

Current Premier League champions Manchester City have announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi-based luxury hotel, Emirates Palace. The partnership will see Emirates Palace serve as the club’s Official Luxury Hotel Partner.

As part of the deal, Emirates Palace will get brand visibility across all of Manchester City’s assets, which include the Etihad Stadium, their training ground and the training kits.

 

Stephan Cieplik, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships Sales, City Football Group, commented:

“Emirates Palace has provided Manchester City and its first-team players with access to first-class accommodation and training facilities on a number of occasions and it’s fantastic that we’re able to build on this existing relationship and welcome the hotel as an Official Partner today. We look forward to working with the team to bring the partnership to life.”

Michael Koth, General Manager & Area Vice President Operations Middle East, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, added:

“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 of the region.”

Emirates Palace had previously been the club’s base during training visits. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will also be the face of various media campaigns as part of the collaboration.

City Football Schools, which is based in Abu Dhabi, will also use the pitch facilities at Emirates Palace to host educational and community sessions with the children.