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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...

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

11May

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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 Court...

Sports resort in focus: JA The Resort, Dubai

25Jan

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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 gra...

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

29Dec

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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 ...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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

12Oct

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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 returni...

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 ...

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

30Jul

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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 ro...

Free tickets released for golf’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

30Jul

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Free tickets released for golf’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

As with previous years, general admission tickets will be free for golf fans eager to watch the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The DP World Tour’s season-ending Rolex Series event will be held from 17-20 November at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The Earth course will once again welcome the top 50 players on the DP World Tour Rankings presented by Rolex. Some of the hottest names in the game are expected to make the trip to Dubai for the prestigious tournament, including the likes of former champions and major winners Matthew Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and Jon Rahm. This year’s tournament will also boast a record US$10m prize fund, making the season finale the first DP World Tour event in history outside the Majors and WGCs to feature an eight-figure prize fund. As...

Dubai to host 111 sports events in November

2Nov

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Dubai to host 111 sports events in November

Dubai is going sports crazy in the month of November with 111 events taking place in the emirate. Of the events on the schedule, 20 are at international level and four are world championships: the 25th Karate World Championships, IBF Bowling World Championships, FIDE World Chess Championship, and cricket’s ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup. This month will also see the highest ranked golfers on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai contest the final tournament of the season, the $9m DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates from 18-21 November, while the top eight teams from the world of beach soccer will battle on the sands of Kite Beach in the 10th Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai. There is a new addition to Dubai’s cycling calendar - the Giro d’Italia Criterium -...

2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival guide: Super Saturday and World Cup dates confirmed

1Nov

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2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival guide: Super Saturday and World Cup dates confirmed

Dates for the 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival, Super Saturday and Dubai World Cup night have been confirmed. Dubai Racing Club has announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021-2022 season, which will now include a four-race “Jumeirah Series” on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting new race for Super Saturday, the WAM Emirates News Agency reported. The Carnival, which begins at Meydan Racecourse on 13 January, will have several new races for 2022. The Super Saturday card, sponsored by Emirates Airline, is scheduled for 5 March 2022 and will welcome the addition of a new race - the $300,000 Ras Al Khor over 1,400m on turf. Prize money for Dubai World Cup night, which boasts six Group 1 races and three Group 2s, has been increased to $30.5m. Due ...

Event focus: Extreme Sports Expo | January 2020 | Dubai

15Nov

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Sports Business

Event focus: Extreme Sports Expo | January 2020 | Dubai

The Extreme Sports Expo returns from 9-11 January 2020 for its fifth edition at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, UAE. Showcasing products from big brands in the world of action sports the Extreme Sports Expo, organised by Never Before Events in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, consists of three specialised events: Dubai International Bicycle Exhibition Dubai Motorbike Festival Middle East Dive & Fish Expo More than 10,000 visitors are expected to visit the event over the three-day period, where they will be able to find out about special offers, product trials, raffle prizes, competitions and seminars. Zarir Saifuddin, of organisers Never Before Events, said: “The growth of the exhibition is in line with the popularity of action sports in the UAE as w...