We look at the sporting events lighting up the UAE over the next seven days including the FINA World Diving Championships, Emirates T20 cricket tournament and Zayed Marathon in Abu Dhabi.
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The FINA Diving World Series returns to Dubai offering a high-profile competition and an opportunity to see the world’s brightest diving stars do battle. Countries taking part include Qatar, Russia and the UAE in addition to founding nations Great Britain, China and Mexico.
Venue: Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai.
EMIRATES T20 CRICKET TOURNAMENT
Friday, March 20
The Emirates T20 features top English country sides Yorkshire, Sussex, Lancashire, as well as a Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) select team. A first-class day of cricket, this event brings together international cricketers such as England Test captain Alastair Cook, Yuvraj Singh, Luke Wright, and Nepal captain Paras Khadka.
Venue: The Sevens Stadium, Dubai.
DUBAI GRAN FONDO – UCI WORLD CYCING TOUR
The UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) is a series of races held all over the world in which amateur and masters age-group cyclists can qualify for the UCI World Championships in both road races and time trials. The Dubai Gran Fondo gives local cyclists the opportunity to compete in an international UCI event and challenge for the coveted rainbow jersey.
Venue: Al Qudra Cycle Path, Dubai.
Website: Dubai Gran Fondo
With 1km, 3km (both for kids), 5km and 10km races there are plenty of races for eveyone to join in regardless of ability. For the more competitive runners there are exceptional cash prizes to be awarded to the top three runners in the adult categories. First prize winner will receive Dh 10,000 while the second and third prize winners will receive Dh 7,000 and Dh 5,000 respectively.
Venue: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Website: Yas Marina Circuit
The Etisalat Dubai Kids’ Run gives the whole family an excuse to take a break from their routines and enjoy a day of fun. In addition to the run there are a number of fun activities and interactive shows to participate in. The event is spread across two days with the big run being on the first day and a free-for-all run on the second day.
Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Website: Etisalat Kids' Run
DoubleTree by Hilton is hosting the first-ever Beach Volleyball tournament at JBR. Gather a team, register and compete against other groups for the chance to win amazing prizes for the first three places. Each team needs eight players and a uniform to use during the tournament.
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
Telephone: +971 4 453 3333
With a line-up of 30 boats taking part in each race since its inception, the XCAT Series has scaled the heights and caught the imagination of the powerboating world. Practice takes place on Thursday with qualifying on Friday and the main event, the Dubai GP, will kick off on the afternoon of Saturday, 21 March. It has become tremendously popular with spectators and drivers alike.
Venue: Mina Seyahi, Dubai
Telephone: XCAT Racing
