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Everything you need to know about Dubai Sports Season
Mon, October 14, 2024
Dubai plays host to some fantastic sporting events every year including some of the world's biggest international competitions, here's our rundown of the most-anticipated ones.
Dubai plays host to some fantastic sporting events every year including some of the world's biggest international competitions, here's our rundown of the most-anticipated ones.
Emirates Dubai 7s
Taking place from 29 November to 1 December, Emirates Dubai 7s is one of Dubai’s most popular social sporting events. Consisting of quick-fire seven-player rugby matches with international teams, Emirates Dubai 7s also features live entertainment in the evenings. One of the first headliners for this year's tournament is British rapper Stormzy.
The contest is held at The Sevens Stadium, a dedicated facility which features eight rugby pitches, six cricket pitches and plenty of other courts as well. Throughout the three-day extravaganza, over 5,000 athletes from around the globe put their best foot forward during rugby, netball, cricket and fitness competitions. Buy tickets for just one day, the whole weekend – or splurge on a VIP package.
The contest is held at The Sevens Stadium, a dedicated facility which features eight rugby pitches, six cricket pitches and plenty of other courts as well. Throughout the three-day extravaganza, over 5,000 athletes from around the globe put their best foot forward during rugby, netball, cricket and fitness competitions. Buy tickets for just one day, the whole weekend – or splurge on a VIP package.
Hero Dubai Desert Classic
An epic milestone on the DP World Tour, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic will tee off from 16-19 January at Emirates Golf Club, one of the most famous golf venues in the city. The European Tour’s golfers head to the storied course to compete for a multi-million prize fund, and to build their rankings at the Race to Dubai.
With Rory McIlroy set to defend his 2024 Dallah Trophy, the upcoming edition promises to be an unmissable showdown for golf lovers. Plan ahead if you want to attend the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, you can choose from free general admission tickets or opt for a hospitality package with access to lounges overlooking key greens.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
A fixture on the professional tennis calendar, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will return to the city from 16 February to 1 March with men’s and women’s competitions seeing fierce competition from the world’s best players. In 2023 both competitions had prize pots of almost US$ 3 million each, making the championships one of the richest events in the ATP 500 and WTA 1000/500 circuits.
With a capacity of 5,000 people, Dubai Tennis Stadium offers a fantastic atmosphere to watch the championships – but competition for tickets, especially for the finals, can be fierce. Whichever matches you see, you’ll be assured of some quality tennis action.
With a capacity of 5,000 people, Dubai Tennis Stadium offers a fantastic atmosphere to watch the championships – but competition for tickets, especially for the finals, can be fierce. Whichever matches you see, you’ll be assured of some quality tennis action.
Dubai World Cup
The richest horse race in the world, Dubai World Cup is all set for a spectacular showdown on 5 April at the Meydan Racecourse. Horses and their riders jockey for prizes in nine races on the day, culminating in the Dubai World Cup itself: a dirt race over 2,000m with a total prize fund of US$ 12 million.
While the events themselves are eagerly followed by racing enthusiasts around the world, the Dubai World Cup it is as much a social occasion as a sporting one for many. Similar to major racing events, spectators attend to see and be seen – and wear clothes to match.
While the events themselves are eagerly followed by racing enthusiasts around the world, the Dubai World Cup it is as much a social occasion as a sporting one for many. Similar to major racing events, spectators attend to see and be seen – and wear clothes to match.
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