Tag: Dubai

18Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides

A guide to golf in Dubai

Dubai has firmly established itself as one of the world’s premier golf tourism destinations, attracting both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs to its sun-drenched fairways. What was once desert terrain has been transformed into a golfer’s paradise, where championship courses designed by legends of the game sit alongside cutting-edge entertainment venues and luxurious resorts. The city’s year-round warm climate, stunning skyline backdrops, and exceptional hospitality make it an irresistible choice for anyone looking to combine sport with leisure. At the heart of Dubai’s appeal is its role as a regular stop on the men’s DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), with prestigious events such as the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and season-ending DP World Tour Championship draw...

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18Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides

Sport in Dubai – a sports travel city guide

Dubai has rapidly evolved into one of the world’s most dynamic sports tourism destinations, attracting fans, athletes, and adventurers from every corner of the globe. From international tournaments that bring together the biggest names in sport to community festivals that celebrate fitness and wellbeing, the city offers an action-packed calendar of events throughout the year. Whether it’s watching the world’s best golfers compete in the DP World Tour Championship, witnessing the electric atmosphere of the Emirates Dubai 7s, or catching elite tennis stars at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the emirate delivers unforgettable sporting moments on a global stage. Yet Dubai’s appeal extends well beyond the stadiums and arenas. Blessed with a dramatic desert landscape, pristine coas...

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Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend 2025

The second edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend, held in collaboration by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC), will take place from 13-16 November 2025. The Dubai T100 is part of the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour, which also includes events in Singapore, San Francisco, Vancouver, London, the French Riviera, Valencia and Wollongong. The 2025 tour finishes with the T100 World Championship final in Qatar from 11-13 December.  Held at Meydan Racecourse, the Dubai event includes a 100km Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon for individuals and a Corporate Duathlon Relay for teams of two or three. General registration is open for amateur triathletes to take part in the 100km race (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) and the Sprint distance (750m swim,...

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Dubai Sports World 2025

Dubai Sports World is back for its 2025 edition, running from 3 August to 2 September at a brand-new location inside the Sheikh Saeed Halls at Dubai World Trade Centre – just steps away from World Trade Centre Metro Station. This one-month sporting extravaganza transforms the summer heat into a season of indoor adrenaline, offering residents and visitors a packed schedule of activities, leagues, and tournaments in a fully air-conditioned environment. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, weekend warrior, or just looking for a fun way to stay active with friends and family, Dubai Sports World 2025 delivers something for everyone. The event kicks off with a major new highlight: the Dubai Sports World Run IN, Dubai’s first-ever indoor half marathon on 3 August – a landmark event for runner...

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World Sports Summit 2025 Dubai

Dubai will host the World Sports Summit from 29-30 December 2025. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council, the event will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah and feature a comprehensive programme including panel discussions, keynote speeches, workshops and meetings.  Participants representing various sporting bodies, teams and federations will discuss the future of the sports industry in the context of economic, legislative, regulatory, and social frameworks. Key topics of discussion at the summit will include avenues to enhance audience engagement and economic viability of sporting events, besides assessing the latest technologies impacting the industry’s future given the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data analytics.

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17May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Sports Business, Venues & Stadiums

Emirates Sports Arena: new ice sports venue to open in Dubai

A new ice and winter sports venue, the Emirates Sports Arena, is set to open in Dubai in 2025. Owned and operated by Emirates Sports Group, the facility will be the only multi-functional professional ice rink in the Middle East region. Located in Dubai Sports City, the Emirates Sports Arena will be next to the Emirates Sports Hotel and Apartments. The opening of this technologically advanced sports facility will represent a step forward in the development of winter sports in the Middle East, including ice hockey, figure skating, and other disciplines. Alongside the launch of the ice arena, a Winter Sports Academy for GCC countries will also be introduced.  Vladimir Burdun, CEO of Emirates Sports Group, said: "We look forward to the opening of Emirates Sports Arena as a grand event f...

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Dubai Premier Padel P1 2025

Following the success of the inaugural Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament in late 2024, which had an impressive attendance of 24,000 spectators, the emirate’s elite international padel championship will return from 9-16 November 2025.  Organisers Gallop Global have announced that a surge in interest and padel’s ever-increasing popularity has led to a switch in venue, from the 5,000-capacity Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium to the 15,000-capacity Hamdan Sports Complex, the largest indoor sports facility in the Middle East. The Hamdan Sports Complex – which sprawls 24 hectares and is one of the biggest multi-purpose facilities in the world – will be split in two with Centre Court taking up half the event space and three secondary courts also in operation. Besides, two practice courts will be...

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11May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Sports Business, Venues & Stadiums

JA Sports & Shooting Club: Dubai’s newest sports hub 

An exciting new chapter in Dubai’s sports landscape is unfolding with the upcoming launch of JA Sports & Shooting Club – a world-class sporting destination currently under development through an investment exceeding AED300 million (approximately US$81.67 million).  Scheduled to open in phases starting in late summer 2025, the expansive multi-sport complex will feature top-tier facilities designed to cater to athletes and enthusiasts alike. Highlights include international-standard football and cricket fields, a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range, and integrated cycling and jogging tracks that connect seamlessly with the nearby JA The Resort, a five-star all-inclusive destination comprising three distinct properties: JA Lake View Hotel, JA Beach Hotel, and JA Palm Tree Cour...

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29Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Venues & Stadiums

Five Iron Golf Dubai: here’s where to watch The Masters in Dubai

Five Iron Golf Dubai, the world-renowned leader in indoor golf and entertainment, will be hosting special watch parties for The Masters – the first men’s golf major championship of the season taking place from 10-13 April 2025.  From On the Range and Amen Corner to featured groups and the main broadcast, all the action from Augusta National will be shown live on the big screens at Five Iron Golf Dubai. Golf fans can also enjoy food and drink from Five Iron’s exclusive ‘Masters Menu’, which will be available all week from 7-13 April 2025 and includes Masters-themed items such as the legendary pimento cheese sandwiches and Azalea cocktails.  Situated on the grounds of The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, the largest Five Iron in the world spans more th...

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25Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sports resort in focus: JA The Resort, Dubai

Sporting enthusiasts will just love JA The Resort, which is located on a private 800m beachfront on the pristine shores of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. The five-star all-inclusive destination comprises three distinct properties, more than 25 restaurants and bars, a world-class nine-hole championship golf course, an equestrian centre, watersports hub and shooting range.  Regarded as Dubai’s largest experience resort and spanning one million square metres of lush greenery, there are more than 40 activities and experiences that families, couples, solo travellers and groups of friends can enjoy during an active stay.  As well as golf, horse riding, swimming and diving, the resort is also home to the JA Sports Centre, a 168-acre sporting facility which can host professional teams and gr...

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29Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sport hotel in focus: Emirates Sports Hotel and Apartments, Dubai

Dubai’s sports tourism credentials have been boosted with the opening of the Emirates Sports Hotel and Apartments. Located in Dubai Sports City, the property is designed to cater to the unique needs of athletes and sports enthusiasts, offering comprehensive and unique training, nutrition, recovery, and relaxation services. Emirates Sports Hotel and Apartments features eight penthouse apartments, 40 hotel apartments and 144 sports-themed hotel rooms which are equipped for in-room training, a unique offering that ensures athletes can maintain their routines and optimise performance without leaving the comfort of their accommodations. Hotel guests as well as other Dubai visitors can participate in free daily training sessions led by professional coaches.  Surrounding the hotel...

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Horse racing: Dubai World Cup 2025

The Dubai World Cup, recognised worldwide as one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, will take place on Saturday 5 April 2025 and features a total prize purse of $30.5m.  Hosted at the iconic Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, the 29th edition will be staged a week later than previous years, forming the culmination of a week of Eid Al Fitr celebrations across the UAE. A highly anticipated event on both the sporting and social calendars, the event combines top-tier racing with world-class entertainment, fashion, and hospitality.  Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Racing Club, said: “The Dubai World Cup is one of the best-established sporting and social events of the year in Dubai. This incredible race meeting has grown year on year, since its 1996 inception, and ...

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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2025

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will once again attract some of the biggest names in tennis, when it takes place from 16 February to 1 March 2025. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and men’s ATP Tour championships will run back-to-back, with the WTA week celebrating the 25th anniversary of the women's tournament, followed by the men's event, now in its 33rd year. In 2025, fans can look forward to thrilling matches and an electric atmosphere as top players again compete for glory on the hard courts at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai. Ramesh Cidambi, managing director of Dubai Duty Free and chairman of the tournament’s organising committee, said: “Dubai continues to welcome the top men’s and women’s tennis players, with another significant milestone in the tourn...

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Rugby sevens: Emirates Dubai 7s 2024

Kicking off Dubai’s 2024-2025 sports season, and taking place from 29 November to 1 December 2024, the Emirates Dubai 7s is the largest sports and entertainment event in the Middle East. Held at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, the event attracts more than 80,000 attendees from 128 countries, and 6,000 participants across six sports. The 2024 edition will feature the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2024/2025 series played out on Pitch 1, alongside 33 invitational rugby, netball, cricket, fitness and padel tennis competitions in and amongst three stages of live music and a large, dedicated kids’ zone. Emirates Dubai 7s’ vibrant atmosphere promises something for everyone, making it a must-attend event for sports fans and families alike. British rapper Stormzy, the global award-winning artist,...

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Men’s golf: DP World Tour Championship 2025 Dubai

The DP World Tour Championship is a premier golf tournament held annually in Dubai, marking the grand finale of the European Tour’s season-long Race to Dubai. Played on the spectacular Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, this prestigious event gathers the top players on the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour), offering fans an opportunity to witness world-class golfing in one of the most luxurious settings in the world. The 2025 edition will take place from 13-16 November.  The Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, designed by Greg Norman, is a challenging and picturesque venue known for its wide fairways, strategic water hazards, and immaculate condition. Its signature 18th hole, a dramatic par-five surrounded by water, is one of the most thrilling finishes in golf. Dubai it...

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Sport Impact Summit 2024 Dubai

Scheduled to take place on 4-5 December 2024 at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, UAE, the Sport Impact Summit is aiming to bring together world-class athletes, sports organisations, sports teams, academics, the green finance community, and corporations in a bid to change the world through the power of sport. Global thought leaders, athletes, academics, and sustainability experts will gather to tackle pressing global challenges. And during the two-day summit, 1,500 attendees will gain valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration with like-minded individuals to positively impact the planet.  The event promises a cutting-edge and action-focused agenda providing insightful keynotes, panel discussions and deep-dive workshops. It also offers an unrivalled collection of speaking talent...

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Men’s golf: Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is one of the most prestigious events on the international golfing calendar. Celebrating its 36th edition, the DP World Tour event promises an exciting week of world-class golf, featuring top players from around the globe. The tournament will be held from 16-19 January 2025 at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.  In 2024, Rory McIlroy clinched his fourth Dubai Desert Classic title by a narrow one-shot margin, finishing 14-under and maintaining his hold on the Dallah Trophy. With a $9m prize pool, the 2025 event will feature some of the world’s top golfers, including McIlroy, who will return to defend his title, as well as Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm.  Northern Irish golfer McIlroy said: "Dubai will always have a special significance for me. My first profession...

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12Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events

Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025: tickets launched as Rory McIlroy confirms title defence

Northern Irish golf star Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will defend his title at the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Tickets have also launched for the DP World Tour men's golf event, which will take place at the historic Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, UAE, from 16-19 January 2025. Excitement is building among golf fans as the World No.3 aims to become the first ever five-time champion of the Desert Classic. Previously a tournament winner in 2009, 2015, 2023 and 2024, McIlroy will aim to lift the Dallah Trophy for the third consecutive time, and fifth overall. McIlroy will headline a world-class list of competitors at the prestigious Rolex Series event on the DP World Tour’s 2025 Race to Dubai schedule, which offers a $9 million prize pool. McIlroy said: “I’m thrilled to be return...

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Cricket: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, UAE 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates. The event, scheduled to take place from 3-20 October, will now be staged in Dubai and Sharjah. Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at two venues in the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as the world’s best women’s teams battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket. Group A includes six-time champions Australia, along with India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland. Each team will compete in four group matches, scheduled across the two venues. Both venues will have the added ...

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30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts, Sports Travel

Expat Sport launches Dubai hotel experience for football fans during World Cup

Sports tourism agency Expat Sport has announced details of Dubai’s first hotel experience exclusively for football supporters. Taking place from 21 November to 18 December, to coincide with the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar, the “Football Fans Dubai Experience” is for supporters wanting to base themselves in the United Arab Emirates during the tournament. The package includes daily flights to Qatar for guests attending the games, free shuttle buses to Dubai fan zones and a convenient, on-site sports bar to watch the matches. The Football Fans Dubai Experience will be hosted at NH Dubai The Palm, a premium hotel on the West Bay side of the Palm Jumeirah with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, Dubai Marina skyline and the Dubai Eye. The property has a rooftop infinity pool, spacious r...

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