There is no end of sport to get involved in or watch over the next seven days in UAE and here are Sport360’s top picks. From international Test cricket to the spooky Neorun Halloween there is something for everyone in the Emirates this week.
ISAF SAILING WORLD CUP FINAL
Wednesday, 28th October – Sunday, 1st November
The prestigious ISAF Sailing World Cup final regattas come to UAE with a mix of traditional sailing and kiteboarding.
All ten Olympic events will be contested with an open kiteboarding event joining the fray around Lulu Island off the UAE capital’s stunning Corniche.
With just 20 boats in each event the competition is set to be fierce. The ten Olympic events will contest an opening series and a Medal Race with the kiteboard fleet using a short track format.
Venue: Abu Dhabi Corniche
Website: Sailing World Cup
GULF CAPITAL SME AWARDS
Wednesday, 28th October
Join a fun night of awards that recognise business leaders and entrepreneurs for innovation growth and success.
The chosen companies will proceed to the second stage of judging where they will deliver face to face presentations to the judges and prove why they deserve to be named the best.
Venue: Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Dubai
Website: Meeds Awards
DUBAI OFF-ROAD AND ADVENTURE SHOW
Thursday, 29th October
This unique show allows consumers to try out a plethora of exciting and innovative off-road and adventure equipment.
Free activites include 4×4 demos, mountainbike/fatbike testing, climbing walls and paddle boards to name just a few!
After all that adventure you can relax and replenish in the food stalls, filled with great music and a variety of drinks on offer to adults.
Venue: Dubai Sports City
Website: Dubai Adventure Show
NEORUN HALLOWEEN
Thursday, 29th October
Neorun is the perfect opportunity for you & your friends to take your creativity to the next level and outshine each other.
In this special Halloween edition of Neorun participants will experience the brightest race attractions and glo-tastic colour zones as they journey through the magically spooky underworld.
Venue: Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Website: Neorun
ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
Thursday, 29th October – Saturday, 31st October
All 14 AGL teams are in action and one game not to miss is table-toppers One game to watch out for is second-placed Al Nasr against resurgent Al Shabab
Website: AGL
UAE PREMIERSHIP RUGBY
Friday, 30th October
Abu Dhabi Harlequins have taken an early lead in this year’s Premiership campaign, but face a tough away task against last year’s champions and capital rivals Saracens.
Website: Gulf Rugby
PINK BIATHLON
Friday, 30th October
The UAE’s original run, swim, run event to support Breast Cancer Awareness is back for its 6th year and is a fun morning out with your family & friends.
Race entrance fee includes: Singlet, race chip, prizes, food and beverage samples from sponsors.
Venue: Saadiyat Public Beach, Abu Dhabi
Website: Premier Online
RED BULL X-FIGHTERS
Friday, 30th October
The world’s best freestyle motocross (FMX) riders will show off their flips and tricks when the final event of the 2015 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour comes to Abu Dhabi.
The event marks the first time for the UAE to host the season finale and fans will get a chance to see a stellar roster of FMX athletes battle it out for glory.
Venue: Abu Dhabi Corniche
Website: Red Bull X-Fighters
NSL CRICKET
Saturday, 31st October
The latest edition of NSL Cricket is into its fourth round and there is still all to play for accross the UAE.
Website: NSL360 Cricket
NSL FOOTBALL
Saturday, 31st October
The UAE’s most prestigious school’s football tournament is reaching fever pitch with schools from all corners of the Emirates battling to become the ultimate school champion.
Please see the website below for a full run down of all this week’s matches.
Website: NSL360 Football
PAKISTAN V ENGLAND – THIRD TEST
Sunday, 1st November – Thursday, 5th November
The third and final Test between Pakistan and England takes place at the historic Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium and the hosts take a 1-0 lead into the match.
Visitors England will be playing a Test for the first time in the northerly Emirate.
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
