International Events

Dubai has earned its reputation as the sporting capital of the Middle East. The sporting calendar is filled with international events that attract top sports personalities and avid fans from around the world.

Dubai World Cup
The world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup is held annually at Nad Al Sheba Club. Feel the excitement rising every minute as the horses gallop towards the finish line. In this elegant and elite event, the scene-stealers are actually the women who display their finest gowns and hats as they compete for the coveted title of Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat. The Dubai World Cup has established itself not only as one of the most important horse-racing events but also a fashion rendezvous that you can't afford to miss.

Dubai Tennis Open
Held annually at the state-of-the-art Dubai Tennis Stadium, the Dubai Tennis Open attracts most of the world's top players including Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Marat Safin, Lindsay Davenport and the Williams sisters. In fact, Dubai made world headlines when tennis legends, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer, couldn't resist the temptation to have a friendly match on the world's highest tennis court, the helipad of Burj Al Arab, which is undoubtedly the world's most luxurious hotel.

Dubai Desert Classic
Aprestigious golfing tournament, the Dubai Desert Classic has been regularly attracting many of the world's leading

golfers and thousands of avid spectators, year after year. In addition to playing an important role in the international sporting arena, it is universally recognised as one of the finest golf events in the Middle East.

The tournament is usually held during the winter months (January to March). Observe the masterful strokes of players like Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie among other greats. Feel your heart skip a beat as you watch a breathtaking eagle on the last hole. And finally, share the jubilation at the grand presentation finale as the worthy winner proudly holds aloft the massive Dubai Desert Classic trophy.