Dubai, 27 October 2022 … Mr Toad’s is set to roll out great deals, an electric atmosphere and a host of prizes – including an England shirt signed by John Barnes – at its outlets across Premier Inn Hotels in Dubai during the World Cup.
The ever-popular British, sports-themed destination will be transformed into a Toadally Footy zone for the month-long tournament, with a special round-the-world menu, great offers on drinks, giant high-definition screens and daily competitions.
Toadally Footy runs from 20 November to 18 December at Mr Toads at Premier Inn Barsha Heights, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Jaddaf, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Investment Park and Dubai International Airport.
Rian Potgieter, Operations Manager at Emirates Leisure Retail, operator of Mr Toad’s said: “Mr Toad’s venues across Dubai are already firm favourites among sports fans looking for a homely atmosphere, tasty food and great deals. We’ve gone all out to make sure the World Cup is a month to remember, with specially curated menus, exciting competitions, 4k HD screens and tailor made, Toadally Footy-themed uniforms for our staff. After months of planning, we can’t wait to welcome our regular guests, overnight guests at the hotel and people trying us out for the first time for an unforgettable football experience.”
On the menu …
With special snacks, bites and burgers inspired by the world’s famous footballing countries and regions – with tasty drinks deals to match – Mr. Toad’s World Cup menu is a sure winner.
Tuck into Mr. Toad’s delicious burgers, each served on a football-shaped bun with a side of fries, from just AED80. Choose from the Meatball Burger, complete with Bolognese sauce, Emmental cheese and stuffed portobello mushroom, or the Chicken Shawarma Burger, served with spiced tahini and chips Oman.
Or, go further afield with Moroccan Lamb Skewers (representing Africa), Gamja Dog (Asia), Truffled ‘Croak’ Monsieur (Europe), Choripan (South America) or Fish Fingers and chips (UK), all priced at AED45.
And match up your meal with one of Mr. Toad’s thirst-quenching drink deals for only AED19 with any football menu item.
Raise a glass …
Sip on Mr Toad’s cool drink packages while cheering on your favourite team. There are delicious deals on selected hops, grapes and spirits, with a bucket of five bottles for AED120, draft hops at AED35, spirits doubles for AED50 and a glass of grape for AED27. Or, get your ‘shot’ on target, with special shooters from AED10.
Prizes and surprises …
Get social with Mr Toads for the chance to win a football shirt signed by legendary England and Liverpool player, John Barnes – Premier Inn’s football ambassador for the 2022/2023 season. Snap a pic with our Instagram frame and tag @mrtoadsme, to enter.
Plus, warm up for the big finale with Mr. Toad’s guessing game. Score a table for four with AED500 to spend on food and beverage on World Cup finals day by predicting the minute of the first goal during the two semis. Fans can guess a minute for every AED200 spent during the games.
Media contact: Rebecca Rees on +971 50 658 7192 or Rebecca.rees@mena.premierinn.com
About Mr Toad’s
Hop on over to Mr. Toad’s – a very welcoming venue that caters to all members of the community. You will find a traditional British dining experience, complimented by regional favourites. We are the go-to destination for hearty comfort food with a focus on fresh and familiar flavours.
Mr. Toad’s has a casual, comfortable essence with a welcoming interior. Perfect for an after- work pit-stop or an evening out with friends, but most importantly to view all your favourite live sports matches. Everyone feels welcome, everyone is equal, which turns us into the heart and soul of the community.
About Emirates Leisure Retail
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), a subsidiary of the high-profile Emirates Group, owns and operates a wide-ranging portfolio of restaurants, cafes and bars across the Middle East, Australia, Asia, USA and East Africa. Operating over 300 outlets (including more than 90 outlets across 21 domestic and international airports), we have the proven success and capability to drive revenues, deliver operational excellence, and provide a compelling guest experience. Our models range from franchise to own-brand with a unique blend of globally recognized brands and bespoke concepts. We are a proud employer of choice, employing a dedicated, diverse and experienced team of over 2,500 employees from 40 countries.
About Premier Inn
Premier Inn, owned by leading UK hospitality company, Whitbread, has 11 properties in the MENA region. The brand established itself in the Middle East with the opening of Premier Inn Dubai Investment Park in 2008, and now operates seven hotels in Dubai, two in Abu Dhabi and two in Qatar, with more in the pipeline.
Bringing the best of British charm to the region, Premier Inn’s vision is to ensure that every guest – be they staying for one night or on a long-term basis – enjoys the warmest welcome, unrivalled hospitality, hearty food and a great night’s sleep.
Premier Inn has more than 800 hotels in the UK and Ireland, and has recently been named the UK’s top hotel brand in a survey by UK consumers’ champion, Which?, and was voted the number one travel and tourism brand in the UK in YouGov’s annual brand destination rankings for 2022.