We look at the sporting events lighting up the UAE over the next seven days including the President's Cup final, NSL basketball finals and Dubai Golf Show.
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PRESIDENT’S CUP
The 2015 President’s Cup final will be an all-Dubai affair with Al Nasr setting up a meeting with eight-time champions Al Ahli. In the semi-finals Al Nasr got the better of a wearied Al Shabab to claim a dramatic 4-2 penalty shoot-out win, while Al Ahli scored once in each half for a 2-0 win against Al Dhafra in Abu Dhabi.
Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
DUBAI GOLF SHOW
Thursday, June 4 – Saturday, June 6
A must for golfing enthusiasts. Beginners, amateurs and professionals alike will get an opportunity to explore an array of equipment and activities. World class equipment manufacturers, workshops, tuition from experts, state-of-the-art golfing gadgets, custom fittings, golf fashion, competitions and golfing holidays are all on offer.
Venue: Dubai Sports City
Website: Dubai Golf Show
AL RAHA BEACH ULTIMATE GAMES, ABU DHABI
Wednesday, June 5 and Wednesday, June 12
Introducing Ultimate Beach Games held at Al Muneera Beach, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. Enjoy fun activities and sports with family and friends to keep fit and healthy including the American Gladiator, Tug of War, Volleyball and many more fun beach activities.
Venue: Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach
Price: Complimentary
NATIONAL SCHOOL LEAGUE BASKETBALL
Saturday, June 6
only four teams remain in Sport360's inaugural UAE-wide school basketball league. The U-14 final will be contested between Indian High School Dubai and the International School of Choueifat. Afterwards Sharjah rivals VISS and NFPS will do battle for the U-16 title.
Venue: Victoria International School Sharjah (VISS)
Website: NSL Basketball
DUBAI DESERT ROAD RUN – SUMMER SCORCHER
Saturday, June 6
The Dubai Desert Road Run is designed for serious and casual runners alike. It includes a 10km race for adults and those above 14 years old, a 3km junior race, ages 6 to 18, and a 3km fun run, which is untimed. Trophies will be awarded to the first three men and women in all age categories for the 10k run.
Venue: The Sevens Stadium
Website: Dubai Desert Road Run
UAE OPEN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
Monday, May 18 – Friday, June 12
Launched in 1978, the tournament is the oldest of its kind in the UAE and is open to players who reside both locally and abroad. A total of eight ranked players from India and Malaysia have been invited and the winners will walk away with cash prizes, trophies and gift hampers worth more than AED 60,000. There are 26 categories catering for all age-groups from U-8 to veterans.
Venue: India Club, Dubai
Website: India Club Dubai
CITY FOOTBALL SCHOOLS IN AL AIN
April 13 – June 17
Manchester City’s Football Schools programme is running weekly training sessions for young players in Al Ain over the course of the next two months, bringing the Premier League champions’ style and coaching product to the UAE.
The professional coaching team offers a wide range of sessions available to boys and girls aged 5-14. All new players will also receive a City Football Schools kit.
Venue: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Website: HBZ Stadium