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Martin Kaymer at the Dubai World Championships. Courtesy of Four Communications Group

The Dubai World Championship

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Dubai World Championship, billed as the world's richest golf tournament, comes to the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. This is the final tournament of The Race to Dubai and the prize fund…

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Former world number one Jim Courier at The Legends 'Rock' Dubai tournament. Photo courtesy of Delwood

The Legends 'Rock' Dubai

Nov 2009 (annual)

Hosted at the Dubai Tennis Stadium, The Legends 'Rock' Dubai tournament dusts off old champions and puts them back on the court for a four-day tennis extravaganza. Each day features two…

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An England player makes a run at the Dubai Rugby Sevens 2007 tournament. Photo courtesy of Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

Dubai Rugby Sevens

3 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Sevens is the purpose-built sports venue that hosts the Dubai Rugby Sevens every November. This is the opening round of the IRB World Sevens Series, where 16 international teams battle for…

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The lead pack make the Puma Turn under the gaze of Dubai's Burj Al Arab. Photo courtesy of Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Jan 2010 (annual)

Dubai's Standard Chartered Marathon follows a clockwise circuit of the city, encompassing many major landmarks. The start and finish are at the World Trade Centre, where much-needed…

Paul Casey, 2007 winner of The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Photo courtesy of Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

Jan 2010 (annual)

The immaculate green course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton is the setting for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The tournament, sanctioned by the European Tour and the UAE Golf…

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Dubai Desert Classic 2008. © Dubai Desert Classic

Dubai Desert Classic

Jan - Feb 2010 (annual)

The Dubai Desert Classic is held at the Emirates Golf Club, the first grass golf course in the Middle East. Its lush fairways are in stark contrast to the surrounding desert terrain, which…

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Arabs and camel in the desert at sunset, Abu Dhabi. Courtesy of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Al Wathba Racetrack

20 Aug 2009 - 19 Feb 2010; Thu and Fri only (annual)

Camel racing continues to be an indispensable part of Bedouin life in the United Arab Emirates. Al Wathba Racetrack, the closest to Abu Dhabi, has weekly races throughout winter and the season…

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Elite runners lead the pack at the RAK Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah. Photo courtesy of Premier Marathons

RAK Half Marathon

Feb 2010 (annual)

The RAK Half Marathon in Ras Al Khaimah is the world's richest half marathon and attracts runners from all over the world for 21km of competitive racing through the streets of one of the…

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Dubai Tennis Championships

Feb 2010 (annual)

The US$1 million Dubai Tennis Championships attracts many of the world's top male and female players to the city's impressive Tennis Stadium. The tournament incorporates both Men's ATP Tour…

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Photo courtesy of www.gulfbikeexpo.com

Gulf Bike Expo

Mar 2010 (annual)

Dubai has the ideal weather and terrain for motorcycle fun. In light of this, the Gulf Bike Expo in Dubai's Festival City offers three days of exhibits, barbecues, music, shows and organised…

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Luc Alphand in 2006 at the UAE Desert Challenge Courtesy of UAE Desert Challenge

UAE Desert Challenge

Mar 2010 (annual)

The UAE Desert Challenge in Dubai is a rally across some of the most dramatic and demanding terrain. Drivers from all over the world race their cars, trucks and motorbikes on a five-day…

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Riders battle it out at the Dubai World Cup. © Dubai Racing Club

Dubai World Cup

Mar 2010 (annual)

Forget the Grand National and the Kentucky Derby. When it comes to money the Dubai World Cup, at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, is the richest horse race in the world.

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Horse Races

5 Nov 2009 - 28 Mar 2010; Thu and Fri only (annual)

Horse racing fills Dubai's Nad Al Sheba Racecourse to the brim most Thursday and Friday evenings during the winter months. The season comprises the Winter Racing Challenge, the Dubai…

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Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. Courtesy of Dubai Racing Club

Meydan Racecourse

1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 (annual)

Enjoy an evening of excitement and glamour at Meydan Racecourse, home of the world's richest horse race, in Zabeel district. The racing season starts in November and attracts horse lovers and…

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Camel Races

1 Oct 2009 - 31 Mar 2010; Thu and Fri only (annual)

Camel racing is taken very seriously around here, and Dubai's Nad Al Sheba Racecourse fills to the brim during the winter months. Once they lift the multi-strand barrier anywhere from 15 to 70…

The Red Bull Air Race Series in Abu Dhabi. Photo courtesy of Sport and News International

Red Bull Air Race World Series: Abu Dhabi

Apr 2010 (annual)

The Red Bull Air race series stages spectacular stunt-flying competitions across the world. Fearless pilots race at speeds of up to 400 km/h through low-level inflatable "air gates". The 2009…

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International Chess Festival

Aug 2010 (annual)

Held at The Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi, the International Chess Festival features FIDE-rated tournaments and a top prize of US$4000. Open to all, it includes an Open and Sheviningen…

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Dubai Boating Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Dubai Boating Festival at Dubai Festival City's Festival Marina is full of activities for all ages. Celebrating Dubai's strong maritime heritage, the festival squeezes in a sailing…

Formula One: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Nov 2010 (annual)

The inaugural Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina circuit, is the final race of the 2009 Formula One season.

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Martin Kaymer at the Dubai World Championships. Courtesy of Four Communications Group

The Dubai World Championship

Nov 2010 (annual)

The Dubai World Championship, billed as the world's richest golf tournament, comes to the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. This is the final tournament of The Race to Dubai and the prize fund…


Highlights

The Dubai World Championship

Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai

19 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Legends 'Rock' Dubai

Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai

Nov 2009 (annual)

Dubai Rugby Sevens

The Sevens, Dubai

3 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)