Sports in Dubai, UAE

A look at the sporting scene in Dubai

Popularity of Sports in Dubai

• Dubai is one of the world’s foremost sporting cities, hosting popular tournaments and prestigious championships.

• Each year sporting events in Dubai attract thousands of fans who come to see international champions and compete in some of the most celebrated titles on the planet.

Traditional Sports

• Camel racing- This sport has seen a revival in the past years. From informal tracks in the desert, camel racing has how gone official with regular races between October and April.

• Horse racing- The sport of kings find a fitting home in Dubai. The sport attracts top-notch jockeys and racing enthusiasts to Dubai.

• Falconry- The ancient sport of falconry is a favourite with the rulers of Dubai, importing falcons from all across the globe.

Popular Sports in Dubai

• Football-Most popular sport in UAE, with over 26 football clubs & more than 150 players in each club

• Tennis- The popular sport has grown and taken root over the years with the number of tennis events constantly on the rise

• Cricket- The popularity of cricket can be attributed to the expatriate population from the Indian subcontinent. The UAE National team participated in the recently concluded cricket World Cup in Australia

• Golf- Dubai is a golfer’s paradise with lush green landscaped golf courses that dot the desert.

• Rugby- One of the most watched sports in Dubai, rugby tournaments have attracted some of the best teams of the world.

• Motor Racing- Motor races are sanctioned by the Automobile and Touring Club of UAE and follow FIA regulations

• Table Tennis:Dubai is now the official sponsor of the Chinese table tennis team. The Chinese National Table Tennis Team gets on board to grow the game in the emirate. Ping Pong Dubai is a non profit community initiative in UAE aimed at encouraging people from all walks of life to pick up a bat and play table tennis

Top Tournaments in Dubai

• Dubai World Cup- Richest and most renowned horse race in the world

• Dubai Tennis Championships- Also known as the Dubai Tennis Open

• Dubai Rugby Sevens• Dubai International Rally

Major sporting venues in Dubai

• Dubai Sports City – which includes Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Spanish Soccer Schools, ICC Academy, Rugby Park, The Els Club Golf Course

• Meydan Racecourse• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club• The Sevens Stadium• Aviation Club Tennis Centre

Sports in the UAE

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