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 Beach Run to the Hankook Dubai 24H and the return of the hugely popular Al Wathba Cycle Track event, there is something for everyone in the Emirates this week.
AL WATHBA CYCLE SERIES
The Al Wathba Cycling Series has been ongoing since October, proving to be an excellent event series 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.
At the end of the series the winner with most points overall will receive a new Eddy Merckx EMX1 frameset worth around AED 6,000.
Venue: Al Wathba Cycle Track, Abu Dhabi
Contact: Al Wathba Cycling Series
WEST ASIA CUP
Friday, January 15
The Gulf’s premier rugby competition continues after the opening round of action last weekend. The highlight of the second round is Abu Dhabi Saracens at home to Doha, and Dubai Exiles away to Bahrain.
Website: Gulf Rugby
HANKOOK 24H DUBAI
Friday, January 15
Don't miss the Hankook Dubai 24H this Jan15th! Free Access to all! @24HSERIES pic.twitter.com/onDbsdpPnG
— Dubai Autodrome (@Dubai_Autodrome) January 3, 2016Head to Dubai Autodrome for the Hankook 24H race, one of the most prestigious endurance races in the UAE and around the world.
Drivers from all corners of the globe will roll into the city to take part in the 2016 race.
The race proper starts at 2pm on Friday, January 15 and there are a host of activities around the race to keep petrol heads entertained in the lead up to and during the race.
Venue: Dubai Autodrome
Website: Hankook Dubai 24H
BORUSSIA DORTMUND VS JEONBUK HYUNDAI MOTORS
Friday, January 15
Tickets for the friendly against @Jeonbuk_hyundai can now be purchased online here: https://t.co/Q7VwOzMHvf pic.twitter.com/slZOyNYAI2
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) January 10, 2016Bundesliga highflyers Borussia Dortmund will take on Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in a friendly match at Al Wasl Stadium.
During their week long training at Nad Al Sheba, Dortmund will aim to put their hard work to use in a run-out with the defending South Korean league winners.
Some of the star names that will be showcasing their talents include Marco Reus, Mats Hummels, African Ballon d’Or winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Shinji Kagawa and more.
Venue: Al Wasl Sports Club
BEACH RUN DUBAI
Saturday, January 16
Registrations are now open via the website https://t.co/oxTTZoBs4I @Sport360 @Sport360Arabiya pic.twitter.com/WZzlSgxfGL
— Beach Run UAE (@beachrunuae) December 10, 2015The UAE’s first-ever Beach Run has arrived to get lovers of fitness and the sandy shores up and active.
With different distances and options available, the Beach Run is suitable for runners of all abilities and ages.
Whether you’re an experienced runner, new to the sport or just looking for an enjoyable way to get some exercise, the event is perfect for all.
And with it coming in early January, it’s a great time to kick-start your 2016 health and fitness goals in the best possible way.
Venue: Umm Suqeim Beach Park
Website: Beach Run
