The UAE Football Association has chartered six special flights to carry fans to Jeddah for Tuesday's Gulf Cup 27 final against Saudi Arabia, as the national team looks for strong travelling support in the tournament's showpiece match. Kick-off at Alinma Stadium, King Abdullah Sports City, is set for 10pm UAE time on October 6. supporters wishing to join the chartered flights can register through a dedicated link that went live on Sunday. The initiative forms part of a broader push by the UAE Football Association to rally fan support ahead of the final, reflecting strong demand among supporters eager to follow the team to Saudi Arabia.
The Gulf Cup is one of the region's oldest and most prestigious football competitions, and this year's final between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being billed as one of the most closely watched Gulf finals in recent years. The two sides have a long history of tightly contested meetings in the tournament, and Tuesday's match has already drawn significant attention from fans and media across both countries.
The UAE Football Association has previously arranged chartered flights for supporters during major regional tournaments, working with airlines to make it easier for fans to follow the national team to away matches and boost the visible UAE presence in stadiums abroad.