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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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Sport hotels: F1 race weekend at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
2Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sport hotels: F1 race weekend at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

Formula 1 fans can watch the 2024 season finale in style at W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, the five-star hotel located within the Yas Marina Circuit. Taking place from 5-8 December 2024, the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could see the world championship go down to the wire and the hotel has several packages available to witness the events on the track.  W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island promises a weekend filled with unparalleled excitement. With seven high-octane venues pulsing with energy, guests can look forward to a mega line-up of entertainment, featuring world-class artists and Yas Island's most thrilling parties and brunches.  Those staying at the hotel during race weekend or attending the brunch will enjoy complimentary access to Yasalam's after-race concert of the day showc...
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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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Dubai: a sports travel city guide
6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Dubai: a sports travel city guide

Dubai has established itself as a global sporting hub, hosting a variety of major events and festivals and offering numerous activities for sports enthusiasts to enjoy. As well as its year-round sports events calendar, Dubai also boasts natural attractions that are perfect for outdoor adventures and experiences. Sports activities in Dubai Running and hiking Runners don’t need to miss out on any training when visiting Dubai. The city offers a variety of scenic running routes that cater to different skill levels and preferences, and hosts events such as Dubai Run on 24 November 2024, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, and the Dubai Marathon on 12 January 2025. One of the most popular running spots in Dubai is the green springy track which starts at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and s...
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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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HIGHLANDER Adventure returns to Ras Al Khaimah in February 2025
11Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

HIGHLANDER Adventure returns to Ras Al Khaimah in February 2025

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced the return of HIGHLANDER Adventure, organised by HIGHLANDER, the world's largest international hiking association. Set to take place from 7-9 February 2025, this long-distance hiking challenge will offer hikers and adventure enthusiasts the chance to test themselves on the spectacular Jebel Jais mountain, home to the UAE's longest developed network of hiking trails at 80km. What makes this challenge even more memorable is the opportunity to hike through heritage and discover old Emirati settlements and active farms that will highlight the history and diversity of Ras Al Khaimah while showcasing how communities have lived and worked in this rocky region for centuries. Building on the success of previous years, the 20...
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