On the Radar: PAK vs ENG, DP World Tour

Sport360 staff 15:08 15/11/2015
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  • There is something for everyone in the Emirates this week.

    There is no end of sport to get involved in or watch in the UAE this week and here are Sport360's top picks.

    From international ODI cricket to the DP World Championship and the return of the hugely popular Color Run event, there is something for everyone in the Emirates this week.

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    CF TENNIS ACADEMY
    Monday, November 16 – Saturday, November 21

    Our showcase venue in the capital city is located at Al Ghazal Golf Club along with other venues at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, RAHA International School & GEMS American Academy.

    Quality coaching for all ages and levels available 7 days a week. Private & group lessons, indoor tennis programme, weekly junior tournaments and adult programmes.

    Clark Francis Tennis Academy.

    Venue: Al Ghazal Golf Club and Le Meridien
    More info: CF Tennis Academy

    PAKISTAN vs ENGLAND
    Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20

    Pakistan take on England in the third and fourth ODI matches in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday followed by the fourth game, also at the same venue on Friday.

    The series is currently level after Alex Hales’ maiden century guided England to victory last Friday.

    Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

    FITREPUBLIK
    Wednesday, November 18

    Test out one of the UAE’s top gyms which offers a wide range of MMA classes including boxing, Muay Thai, karate, taekwondo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, judo and mixed martial arts at its facilities many of which take place inside the Octagon, the grappling and striking areas.

    Where: The Academies, Dubai Sports City, next to International Cricket Council Academy
    Contact: FitRepublik

    DP WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP
    Thursday, November 19 – Sunday, November 22

    Watch some of the world’s top golfers compete in the DP World Tour Championships at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

    Previous winners of the tournament include Lee Westwood (2009), Rory McIlroy (2012), and Henrik Stenson (2013 & 2014) – and this year’s tournament will see players battle for a share of the US$8 million (Dhs29m) tournament prize fund, with the winner taking home US$1.3m (Dhs3.7m).

    Aside from the stars inside the ropes, the Jumeirah Golf Estates offers many attractions outside, including the new state-of-the-art European Tour Performance Institute.

    Venue: Jumeirah Golf Estates
    Website: DP World Tour Championships 

    DUBAI INTERNATIONAL RALLY
    Friday, November 20 – Saturday, November 21 

    The Dubai International Rally brings down the curtain to the FIA Middle East Rally Championship season and will take place over two days at Dubai Men’s College.

    This year’s rally will consist of 12 timed stages, the competitive approximately 266km, an increase of over 15km from the 2014 edition.

    Spectators have plenty to cheer about as they have the chance to see star names such as Nasser Al-Attiyah and Khalid Al Qassimi in action on UAE soil.

    Venue: Dubai Men's College 
    Website: Dubai International Rally

    REEBOK LES MILLS ONE LIVE
    Friday, November 20

    Reebok Les Mills are set to reinvent the world of fitness with ONE LIVE, which will take place at Burj Park.

    The event, sponsored by Emaar is part of a series of one-day fitness festivals that will see crowds of up to 6,000 people working out in unison at the world’s most iconic venues.

    Venue: Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
    Website: Reebok Les Mills One Live

    THE SAND PIT RUN
    Friday, November 20

    Starting at 7am at Al Barari, the Sand Pit is a fun 10km obstacle run that tests your physical and mental abilities like no one else can.

    At The Sand Pit you will experience what you are truly capable of and how valuable teamwork is to accomplish a daunting challenge.

    Venue: Al Barari
    Website: Sand Pit Run

    COLOR RUN
    Saturday, 21 November

    The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed fun run in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: wear white at the start line and finish covered in colour!

    Venue: Dubai Autodrome
    Website: The Color Run

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