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 the Dubai Ladies Masters to the Spinney’s Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge and the return of the hugely popular Talise Fitness Sandstorm event, there is something for everyone in the Emirates this week.
AL WATHBA CYCLE RACE SERIES
Monday, December 7
The race is an excellent event series suitable for novice riders who are either recreational riders and/or not used to group riding techniques.
As a series it allows for riders to be re-seeded given the expectation that as riders’ skills and fitness improve they would move to later groups where the pace will be faster and the group skills more hone.
Venue: Al Wathba Cycle Track, Abu Dhabi
DUBAI DASH CORPORATE RELAY
Wednesday, December 9
Individuals will run a 1.5km leg around the state-of-the-art Sports City with each team covering a total distance of 15km.
With the event limited to 600 individuals, organisers are encouraging not to miss out on this great opportunity where companies can foster teamwork and promote an active lifestyle by building corporate teams and competing against each other.
Venue: Dubai Sports City
Website: Dubai Dash
DUBAI LADIES MASTERS
Wednesday, December 9 – Saturday, December 12
The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters is the first full Ladies European Tour (LET) event ever to be played in the Middle East.
The season-ending LET event made its debut in 2006 and boasts a prize fund of euro 500,000 (Dhs2m) with the winner taking home euro 75,000 (Dhs300,000).
Last year, Shanshan Feng strolled to an emphatic five-shot win with a 19-under par effort after winning the 2012 event with a similar margin and a 21-under par tally.
Our usual WONDERFUL weather has returned to Dubai! @EmiratesGC looking greener than ever! #MyDubai pic.twitter.com/BkxAVtnuGZ
— Dubai Ladies Masters (@OmegaDLM) November 26, 2015
Venue: Emirates Golf Club
Website: Dubai Ladies Masters
DUBAI WORLD SUPERSERIES FINALS
The world’s badminton heroes return to Dubai for a battle royale of the top-ranked players which is set to see the sport take the city by storm this weekend.
Top-ranked payers such as Chen Long, Kento Momota, Carolina Marin, Saina Nehwal and Wang Shixian will hit the courts for a thrilling slate of action.
Venue: Hamdan Sports Complex
Website: Dubai Superseries Finals
ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
Thursday, December 10
The UAE’s premier football competition is back and it is all to play for. The highlight of the round is Al Ahli’s trip to Al Wasl.
Website: AGL
TALISE FITNESS SANDSTORM
Friday, December 11
Dubbed as Dubai’s most beautiful obstacle course, set against the backdrop of the Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah & Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the 4km sprint course is a series of challenging yet fun obstacles where teams of three will need to climb, crawl, run or jump through a series of challenges devised using the elements of land, sand and sea.
Created by the team at Talise Fitness, Sandstorm has grown significantly in popularity with each event and due to huge demand, the December edition of the race will be the biggest yet, attracting up to 100 teams of three.
Venue: Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Website: Talise Sandstorm
SPINNEYS DUBAI 92 CYCLE CHALLENGE
Friday, December 11
More than 2,500 riders from around the world are expected to take part in the main Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge.
The challenge is an ideal platform which caters for all levels of cycling experience as the increase in distance of each Build-Up ride gives participants plenty of time to prepare for the main event.
Juniors also have the opportunity to be involved in the cycling weekend with a dedicated 15km and 30km Junior Rides
Venue: Nad Al Sheba Track
Website: Spinneys Cycle Challenge
