Selma Roth Saudi Gazette JEDDAH – Football fans will have a blast watching the World Cup games at Park Hyatt's Andalusia Restaurant in Jeddah overlooking the Red Sea. Not only are all matches broadcasted on giant TV screens, the hotel management also set up a number of air-conditioned tents in the restaurant garden overlooking the Red Sea, where groups can watch the games and dine in privacy. Flags from countries participating in the tournament adorn the restaurant to get viewers in the mood, while the staff walks around in colorful football shirts to serve the guests. Following the special Fifa World Cup opening night, the Moroccan-Arabian themed tents have been attracting mainly corporates, commented Bayan Zainy, marketing communications executive. She added that the family section also contains several tents. Each tent has a capacity of 10 people and includes a 55 inch Samsung flat screen TV as well as an air conditioning unit. During the match, guests can savor the exotic flavors of Moroccan and Andalusian cuisine, with over 20 different types of salad, traditional Moroccan harira soup, an assortment of breads, and an array of tagines and other main dishes included in the buffet. Apart from soft drinks and fresh juices, exotic refreshments can be ordered as well, such as the restaurant's highly recommended and invigorating signature drink of ginger with orange. The “Anthems of Fifa” nights will be held for the entire duration of the Fifa World Cup until the final match on Sunday (July 13). — SG
