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30-07-2009 | The adrenaline capital of the Middle East is counting down to autumn’s sporting events
Throughout the year Dubai’s calendar of events maintains its momentum. There is a constant stream of sporting, cultural and recreational fixtures and this year will not disappoint. This autumn Dubai will host some of the world’s most anticipated sporting events including the Dubai World Championship (golf), Dubai Rugby Sevens and Dubai Grand Prix (powerboating). Whether you’re a spectator or want to get involved yourself, Dubai provides the ultimate holiday destination for any sporting enthusiast. Dubai is home to top sporting facilities which have attracted an array of high profile world-class events. This autumn the Dubai World Championship (golf) will be held on 19-22 November at the new Greg Norman designed ‘Earth’ course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. This globally renowned sporting event is set to be the breathtaking crescendo of The Race to Dubai - The European Tour competition with a US $10 million (£6.2 million) prize fund on offer, making it the richest golf tournament in the world. If rugby’s more your ball game, the Dubai Rugby Sevens Tournament will be held in the emirate on 3-5 December, promising to be as exciting and unpredictable as ever. Whether you’re a die-hard rugby fan or not, the atmosphere is electric and won’t fail to impress. Rugby Sevens’ popularity is growing so fast that it’s bidding for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games, with backing from high profile rugby stars including Lawrence Dallaglio. And to round off autumn’s cornucopia of events, the Dubai Grand Prix (powerboating) will be held on 10-12 December at the Dubai International Marine Club heralding the climax to the World Powerboat Championship calendar. This thrilling event is ‘man and machine against the sea’ guaranteeing action by the bucket load. The early months of 2010 will also have their share of exhilarating events. Renowned for attracting some of the biggest stars in the world of golf, the Dubai Desert Classic will be held 1-7 February 2010 at Emirates Golf Club and in February the Dubai Tennis Championships will attract many of the world's top players to Dubai. The world’s richest horse race, Dubai World Cup, comes to Dubai again on 27 March 2010. This is the first year the race will be held at the brand new, world-class Meydan race course. Never failing to spark a furore of interest among race-going enthusiasts and visitors alike, the race is the creation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, and has a phenomenal prize fund of around US$6 million (£3.7 million) - this horse race meeting is a social highlight of the year. For those wanting their own piece of the action, Dubai can offer high-octane adventures on sand, snow and surf. From dune safaris to wadi-bashing (in dried-up river beds), Dubai’s undulating desert landscape serves as a natural rollercoaster ride for drivers, with the option of sand skiing and boarding adding to the exhilarating choices available. Ski Dubai (at Mall of the Emirates) offers tobogganing hills, tubing and a bobsled run on real snow along with a dedicated ski and snowboarding school. It boasts a 400 metre ski run and a permanent 3.5 metre radius quarter pipe for stunts. While out towards the Arabian Gulf, the crystal clear waters of Dubai’s coastline are the ideal setting for watersports be it kite surfing, parasailing, deep sea fishing or sailing. Dubai caters to all tastes boasting some of the most renowned sporting events and facilities on the planet. Whether you’re looking to attend world-class sporting events or looking for an action adventure, Dubai is the definitive high octane holiday destination. Kuoni (01306 747008 or www.kuoni.co.uk quoting tour ref. DX2022) offers 5 nights at the five star Atlantis, The Palm in a deluxe room with breakfast, including flights with British Airways from Heathrow and transfers in resort. Prices for 2009 from £1415 per person based on two sharing giving a saving of £385 per person. (Applies to departures 23 Nov – 10 Dec 2009). More…
28-07-2009 | Last cladding panel of Burj Dubai ready for installation
Panel number 24348, the last piece of glass cladding that will complete the exterior of Emaar Properties’ Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building, is now ready and awaiting installation. Arabian Aluminium Company - a member of Al Ghurair Construction Industries LLC, started work on the exterior cladding of Burj Dubai in April 2007 and is now entering the final phase of cladding with the manufacture of the six-metre long last panel for the tower. The panel will be transported to the Burj Dubai work site for installation in the coming weeks. The main materials used in the cladding are reflective glazing, aluminium mullions and textured steel spandrels with vertical stainless steel tubular fins. The cladding accentuates Burj Dubai’s height while lending it a shimmering slenderness. Panels of more than 18 different strength specifications and over 200 sizes are being used for Burj Dubai, all of them double-glazed and factory-sealed. This is the first time that Arabian Aluminium Company has worked on a project of this scale and took great care to ensure that each manufactured panel that left their factory met the highest standards and strictest specifications. Currently standing at over 800 metres and scheduled to open this year, Burj Dubai is at the centre of Downtown Burj Dubai, a 500-acre mega project described as the new heart of the city of Dubai. More…
20-07-2009 | Dubai International Records Double-Digit Growth in June Continues to Buck Global Trend
Dubai Airports announced its June traffic results today showing year-on-year growth of 10.3 per cent in passenger traffic for the month. More…
17-07-2009 | Dubai sails ahead of the competition with new marina
Opening up a new world to the visitors of Dubai More…
17-07-2009 | On track for success: Dubai unveils its metro
The worlds longest metro system is set to open in September More…
17-07-2009 | “Kids Go Free” to Dubai this Summer
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing announces new promotion for the summer months More…
14-07-2009 | DTCM fam trip survey: win £100 in vouchers
Want to be in with a chance of winning a £100 of love2shop vouchers? More…