Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the club will open its new 2026–2027 sporting season by staging the 17th edition of the Pink Polo event on Saturday, October 31. The exhibition match will headline the event, bringing together polo, sportsmanship and solidarity in […]

HYBRDX, a new homegrown hybrid fitness competition created in Dubai by XDubai will make its debut at Kite Beach from 15–17 January 2027. With Dubai Sports Council as strategic partner, the event will bring Dubai’s wider fitness community together for three days of strength, endurance and competition. With an AED 1 million prize pool*, the […]

With the arrival of cooler weather in Dubai, Emaar Hospitality Group is excited to invite golfers to their fourth instalment of Golf Clubs, Emaar South Golf Club, which opened its doors on 5th October 2026 in the vibrant Emaar South community. Expanding Dubai’s dynamic golfing landscape, the Club is designed to offer a high-quality championship experience […]

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront and ASICS will bring Dubai’s running community together for a morning designed around movement, community and the simple joy of getting out and running. The activation will mark the start of the 10th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), bringing together up to 230 runners for 6 km route. Leading […]

Think your squad has what it takes to own the court? Red Bull Half Court is back in partnership with Arada, and the search is on for the UAE’s best streetballers. Registrations are now open for the fast-paced 3on3 basketball tournament, with qualifying rounds taking place across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah from 17 October. […]

Dubai Basketball will host SC Derby on Monday, 19 October, at 7:30 PM at Coca-Cola Arena for Monday Madness – an evening of ABA League basketball, entertainment and special fan experiences, with complimentary tickets for children aged 16 and under with at least 1 adult ticket purchased. Returning home as reigning ABA League champions, Dubai Basketball […]

The 2026-2027 season of the Dubai Open for Basketball Academies (DOBA) Championship has commenced. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council for the third consecutive year, in collaboration with the UAE Basketball Federation and the championship’s operational partners, Sports Mania and Sport360, the championship is part of the ‘Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033’, particularly in […]

Dubai Basketball secured their third EuroLeague victory of the season with a 93-79 away win over Spanish side Baskonia in their fifth-round encounter in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Dubai held a slender 44-43 lead at half-time before taking control after the break to seal a 14-point victory and continue their campaign in Europe’s premier club basketball competition. Dwayne […]

It is just one month to go until the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend. With more than 80% of race entries already snapped up, the countdown is officially on as event organiser, the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), has unveiled the race routes that will take athletes from the waters of Al Mamzar to Dubai’s city streets and […]

JA Resorts & Hotels has been announced as the Official Hotel Partner of Emirates Dubai 7s 2026, bringing together two established UAE brands with a shared commitment to sport, community and creating memorable experiences. With more than 40 years of hospitality heritage in the UAE, JA Resorts & Hotels will welcome ticketholders, participating teams and […]

The Dubai Arabian Horse Stud’s auction, held in the stud’s indoor arena, achieved record sales of AED 17.361 million, attracting wide participation from owners and breeders of purebred Arabian horses from the UAE, the Gulf countries, the Middle East, and Europe. In a statement issued today, the stud said the auction was conducted on-site by […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship has announced the launch of its 11th edition. Signalling the start of its 2026–2027 season, the championship traces a remarkable path […]

The UAE Marine Sports Federation has signed an agreement with Siren, one of the leading companies specialising in organising dragon boat championships in the UAE, to organise the Dragon Boat Euro Cup, scheduled to take place this December. The agreement forms part of the Federation’s ongoing efforts to develop dragon boat racing, broaden participation in […]

This October, DAS Club is taking a new step towards women’s wellbeing with the launch of The Walking Club, a community initiative bringing women together through movement, connection and breast cancer awareness. After a year of development, DAS Club is proud to introduce its first Sport Abaya, thoughtfully designed with breathable fabric to make walking […]

Major champion Patrick Reed has confirmed his place at the DP World Tour Championship taking place from November 12-15 at Jumeirah Golf Estates, as the American bids to turn a season at the summit of the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World into the coveted Harry Vardon Trophy. The 36-year-old has sat atop […]

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, approved the general calendar of sporting events in Dubai for the 2026-’27 season. During a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), Sheikh Mansoor also directed that the […]

British jockey Jack Mitchell will join the UAE horse racing season from 29th October, beginning a new stint with trainer Simon Crisford’s stable, weeks after securing his first Group 1 (G1) victory. That win came on Saddadd in the G1 Grosser Preis Von Baden in Germany, in the colours of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin […]

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, praised the UAE athletic contingent’s exceptional performance at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, which witnessed the country’s best-ever showing since its Asian Games debut in 1978. The UAE placed 13th among 45 participating nations in the overall medal standings […]

The Dubai Sports Council, in coordination and cooperation with the General Department of Correctional and Punitive Institutions at Dubai Police, has announced the launch of a course on ‘Organising and Managing Sports Events‘ for male and female inmates. This course marks the initial phase of the “Sports Rehabilitation Programme in Correctional and Punitive Institutions” – a pioneering programme aimed at employing sports as an effective […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appointed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, as Chairman of Al Wasl Sports Club. His Highness also appointed Sheikh Butti bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum […]

Registrations are now open for the 10th edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), which encourages residents and visitors across the city to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days. Running from 31 October to 29 November 2026, DFC aims to inspire one and all to discover a fitter self with its […]

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has welcomed Ford’s announcement that it will return to the FIA World Rally Championship with a full factory programme from 2028 and develop an all-new Rally1 car under the FIA’s WRC27 technical regulations for 2029. Ford’s return to the championship will mark its first full works programme in the […]

The UAE Horse Racing Authority has announced the participation of 41 purebred Arabian horses in seven races at the first trial race of the new 2026-2027 season, held this evening at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai over a distance of 1,000 metres. The UAE Horse Racing Authority said in a statement today that the first race […]