Sport Events Guide Dubai
Several sports men and women have homes in Dubai, the weather in winter is perfect for teams and players to come here to train, and there are several major sporting events with world record breaking amounts of prize money. All these factors come together to ensure that sport in the Emirate is at an international standard with appearances from top players and sporting stars. Venues have been specially built to house these popular events. The major sporting events are held throughout the winter months.
They include:
24 Hours of Dubai (motor racing)
January and June
Dubai Autodrome
(http://www.dubaiautodrome.com)
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
January
(http://www.dubaimarathon.org)
PGA Dubai Desert Golf Classic
January-February
(http://www.dubaidesertclassic.com)
Barclays Dubai Tennis Championship
February
The Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai Aviation Club, Al Garhoud
(http://www.dubaitennischampionships.com)
24-hour Cycling Race
February-March
Across Dubai
(http://www.wbs.ae)
UAE Desert Challenge (motor rally)
March
(http://www.uaedesertchallenge.com)
The Dubai World Cup (horse racing)
March
The Meydan, Nad Al Sheba
(http://www.dubaiworldcup.com)
Dubai Word Championship (golf)
November
Jumeirah Golf Estates
(http://www.dubaiworldchampionship.com)
The Dubai International Rugby Sevens
November-December
Sevens Ground, Al Ain Road
(http://www.dubairugby7s.com)
