From the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, which features Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, to the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, there is an event to suit all interests this week.
ABU DHABI HSBC CHAMPIONSHIP
One of the biggest events on the European Tour returns this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
World number one Jordan Spieth headlines a strong field, including Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Rickie Fowler and also three-time winner Martin Kaymer.
Can Spieth continue his strong run of form or will Kaymer’s experience guide him to a fourth time?
VENUE: Abu Dhabi Golf Club
STANDARD CHARTERED DUBAI MARATHON
Friday, January 22
The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon returns to Downtown Dubai on Friday with a record number of runners taking place.
The race itself is set to be a thriller with an unprecedented number of former champions set to take part.
Reigning champion Lemi Berhanu and 2014 winner Tsegaye Mekonnen confirmed their participation in the world’s richest marathon, and will be joined by 2012 winner and course record holder Ayele Abshero in the men’s field.
In the women’s event, the hugely-talented line-up will be led by former winners Mulu Seboka (2014), Tirfi Tsegaye (2013) and Mamitu Daska (2010).
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Friday, January 22
The West Asia Championship continues for its third consecutive weekend with in-form Doha at home to Dubai Hurricanes. Elsewhere, Stephen Hamilton and Craig Nutt’s Abu Dhabi Saracens are away to Al Ain Amblers, and Abu Dhabi Harlequins travel to Oman to face struggling Muscat.
ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
Friday, January 22
The UAE’s premier football league gets back into the swing of things with an exciting week 15 fixture list, which sees Al Ahli at home to Emirates Club and Sharjah away to Al Jazira.
ZUMBA FESTIVAL DXB 2016
Saturday, January 23
The Zumba Festival Dubai is open to all and promises to be plenty of fun, getting its visitors a much-needed break and exercise with a high cardio workout to get in shape. Take part in this fun event while enjoying a dynamic and family friendly atmosphere.
The Zumba festival is the 202’s very own concoction of music, dancing and entertainment with loads of activities and tons of prizes to be won.
Shake off all the stress while you move to the beats of Latin, Hip Hop, Salsa and Mambo!
WHERE: Zaabeel Park, Gate 1 and 2
INFO: Zumba Festival Dubai
