There is no shortage of top sporting action in the UAE this week and Sport360 has come up with our top picks.
2016 DUBAI DUTY FREE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The stars of the WTA Tour will battle it out for glory at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Despite the high-profile withdrawals of the world’s two top-ranked players, Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber, Dubai still boasts a highly competitive field with Simona Halep returning to defend her title while Petra Kvitova and Garbine Muguruza also feature in the draw.
Follow Sport360’s coverage of the tournament for video, analysis and interviews.
Tickets can still be purchased for the event in Garhoud.
VENUE: Aviation Club Tennis Centre
WEBSITE: www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com
PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE
February 14-23
The inaugural Twenty20 extravaganza in the UAE continues with the end of the group stages of the competition and three play-off matches, which will all be played in Dubai, before the final.
Five teams are battling it out for glory and bumper crowds are expected for the climax to the tournament as the leading lights of world cricket, including Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen and Shane Watson, go head-to-head.
Tickets are still available via the link below. Check out the full fixture list here.
VENUE: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Sports City and Sharjah Cricket Stadium
WEBSITE: www.pakistansuperleague.com.pk
ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
February 14, 18, 19
The UAE’s premier football league action continues as struggling Al Jazira travel to Al Shabab while Baniyas and Emirates compete in a mid-table clash.
There are seven more fixtures on Thursday and Friday with table-toppers Al Ain hosting Al Shabab and second-placed Al Ahli matching-up with Al Wahda.
Follow all the action on Sport360.com.
Website: AGL
TWENTY20 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
February 14, 16, 19
The UAE take on Ireland in Abu Dhabi in a two-match Twenty20 international series before they face Afghanistan in a one-day international clash in Fatullah.
VENUE: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
WEBSITE: www.emiratescricket.com
