Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is turning up the action at The Croft, introducing a new live sports experience designed for fans who want to watch the game properly with great screens, great atmosphere, and even better deals.

Set in the heart of Dubai Marina, The Croft now shows a packed calendar of live sport across football, rugby, Formula 1, tennis, and every UEFA Champions League fixture. Six indoor screens ensure you’re never far from the action, whether it’s a midweek match or a full weekend line-up.

From Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to Manchester United, Liverpool FC and Arsenal, the world’s biggest clubs take center stage, shown live in a setting that’s lively, social, and effortlessly relaxed.

To mark the hotel’s 17th anniversary, drinks start from just AED 17, adding a celebratory edge to every matchday and making it even easier to settle in for the long haul.

At its core, The Croft keeps things simple: good food, cold drinks, and a proper place to watch the game. British-inspired favorites and classic pub bites round out the experience, making it just as suited to a casual evening as it is to a big match with friends.

THE CROFT – LIVE SPORTS EXPERIENCE

Where the game comes first.

A new go-to for live sport in Dubai Marina, The Croft brings together a full calendar of matches, six indoor screens, and a laid-back, social atmosphere that keeps the focus where it should be: on the game.

With drinks from AED 17 as part of the hotel’s anniversary celebrations, it’s a space designed for fans to settle in, stay awhile, and catch every moment.

WHERE: The Croft, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina
WHEN: Ongoing                                                                                                                      PRICE: Drinks starting from AED 17

Opening Hours:

• Tuesday – Saturday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Dinner)
• Sunday: 12:30 PM – 1:00 AM (Lunch & Dinner)
• Monday: Closed

For more information or to book, visit instagram.com/croftdubai or call 04 319 4000

Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part of the Privé Collection under Maldivian-owned Sun Siyam Resorts, has officially launched its floating dining platform on the open waters of Pasikudah Bay, the Aqua Lounge. It is the only floating ocean dining platform on the bay, the only solar-powered floating dining platform on Sri Lanka’s east coast, and the only floating fine-dining experience on the open Indian Ocean in eastern Sri Lanka — a meaningful distinction from the lake and river venues that exist elsewhere on the island. There is nothing else like it on this coastline.

The platform spans 400 square feet and is reached by catamaran directly from the resort’s shore. It is built from sustainable timber and recyclable barrels, and runs entirely on solar energy. Both choices reflect the resort’s wider commitments under Sun Siyam Cares, the sustainability programme covering renewable energy, ocean conservation, waste management, and community engagement across all Sun Siyam properties.

What makes the platform stand out is not just where it sits but the thinking behind it. The structure uses sustainable timber and recyclable barrels, runs on solar energy, and reclaimed greywater principles guide the resort’s wider operations on land. The floating platform is a natural extension of that philosophy, applied, quite literally, to the ocean the resort is working to protect.

The dining experience centres on a seven-course menu drawing on the freshness and flavours of the eastern coast. Evenings begin with sunset refreshments as the light shifts over the bay, and the platform stays open through the night for guests who want to linger over a meal with the sound of the water beneath them. For those who want something quieter, a breakfast on the platform is available on request, a more private way to begin the day out on the water.

Beyond the guest experience, the platform carries a genuine community purpose that the team considers just as important. School children from nearby villages are brought out to the platform regularly as part of the resort’s CSR programme, not as a sightseeing trip, but as a hands-on conversation about the bay they have grown up beside, the coral reef beneath it, and what it means to look after both. It is one of the ways Sun Siyam Pasikudah extends its values beyond its own grounds.

“Pasikudah Bay is extraordinary, the curve of it, the shallow water, the way the evening light falls across it,” said Arshed Refai, General Manager of Sun Siyam Pasikudah. “We wanted to put guests right at the centre of that. Not looking at the ocean from the shore, but actually sitting on it. And the menu tells the story of this coast, the ingredients, the fishermen who supply us, the techniques that belong here. That is the east coast experience we want people to leave with.”

Sun Siyam Pasikudah offers 34 contemporary pavilions set along one of Sri Lanka’s most pristine and unspoiled stretches of coastline. The resort has long embedded sustainability into its daily operations, from solar and LED lighting and water conservation to a waste management approach built around reduction, recycling, and composting. As part of the Privé Collection, the boutique tier of The House of Siyam, it is designed for travellers who want to be somewhere specific, not just somewhere beautiful. The floating platform is the latest expression of that: a dining experience that could only exist here, on this bay, on this particular stretch of the Indian Ocean.

Guests can also take advantage of the Summer Offer at Sun Siyam Pasikudah, available for stays until 31 October 2027. The offer includes exclusive savings on room upgrades, dining, and spa treatments, along with added touches such as a complimentary spa experience, kayaking session, and daily bicycle use, all designed to enhance a relaxed and immersive escape on Sri Lanka’s untouched east coast. For reservations and enquiries, guests can reach the resort on +94 65 205 5555 or +94 70 242 4263, or visit www.sunsiyam.com/sun-siyam-pasikudah.

Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road invites guests to enjoy a seamless city getaway with its limited-time “All-Inclusive Escape,” available until 31 December 2026, designed to combine comfort, dining, and relaxation in one convenient stay experience.

Perfectly located in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant Sheikh Zayed Road, the offer allows guests to unwind and indulge with thoughtfully curated dining experiences and hospitality throughout their stay.

The all-inclusive package includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside free-flowing selected house beverages and soft drinks available at selected outlets. Guests can also enjoy two hours of selected house beverages during either lunch or dinner service.

Enhancing the culinary experience further, the package features a specially curated set menu offering one starter, one main course, and one dessert per person from selected menu items. Non-alcoholic beverages, including water and soft drinks, are also available at selected outlets daily from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Whether planning a relaxing staycation, a business trip with added comfort, or a convenient city retreat, the All-Inclusive Escape delivers a hassle-free Dubai experience with everything thoughtfully included.

Guests are advised that beverage and dining inclusions apply only at selected outlets. Additional charges may apply for non-marked menu items, room service, tobacco products, and shisha. On the day of departure, all-inclusive benefits remain valid until 12:00 PM only. Availability of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is subject to local regulations, while festive supplements may apply during Christmas and New Year dining experiences.

Validity: Until December 31, 2026, subject to availability and hotel terms and conditions.

Offer: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner | Free-flowing selected house beverages and soft drinks at selected outlets | Two hours of selected house beverages during lunch or dinner | Curated set menu featuring one starter, one main course, and one dessert per person | Non-alcoholic beverages available from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM at selected outlets | Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road