There is no end of sport to get involved in or watch over the next seven days in UAE and here are Sport360’s top picks. From international Test cricket to the world renowned Electric Run there is something for everyone in the Emirates this week.
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PAKISTAN VS ENGLAND – THIRD TEST
Sunday, 1st November – Thursday, 5th November
Heading into the match, Pakistan have a 1-0 lead after their second Test win in Dubai. England will be desperate to level the series with victory in Sharjah and go into the match having made two changes to their side.
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
BEACH SOCCER INTERCONTINENTAL CUP
Tuesday, 3rd November – Saturday, 7th November
The Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup welcomes the best eight teams in the world to compete in what is a day of top-class entertainment for the whole family including music, food and games suitable for any age.
The competition’s fifth edition will offer another exciting contest and attract huge crowds with food and beverages to ensure that there will never be a dull moment.
Will anybody be able to knock champions Brazil of their perch?
Venue: Dubai International Marina Club
Website: Beach Soccer
ELECTRIC RUN
Friday, 6th November
The global phenomenon in mass participation sport and the world’s brightest 5k night run come to Dubai this Friday.
UAE residents will be treated to an extraordinary race experience that has quickly become the biggest night run in the world.
Electric Run has electrified London, Chicago, Los Angeles and Singapore, and has taken Sydney and New York by storm. Since 2013, over one million people have taken on the Electric Run challenge around the globe.
Venue: Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
Website: Electric Run
UAE PREMIERSHIP RUGBY
Friday, 6th November
After Abu Dhabi Saracens thrilling victory over neighbours Abu Dhabi Harlequins the UAE Premiership title race has been blown wide open. The pick of this weekend’s games are high-flying Dubai Exiles away to Dubai Hurricanes at the Sevens Stadium.
Website: Gulf Rugby
FINA SWIMMING WORLD CUP
Friday, 6th November – Saturday, 7th November
World class swimming returns to Dubai with an impressive line-up of World and Olympic Champions including Chad Le Clos and Katinka Hosszu taking part in the Swimming World Cup.
For the first time Dubai will host the final deciding leg of the eight leg competition, which will also see the overall male and female winners take home the US$100,000 prize money.
Venue: Hamdan Sports Complex
Website: FINA World Swimming Championships
NSL CRICKET
Saturday, 7th November
The latest edition of NSL Cricket is into its fourth round and there is still all to play for accross the UAE.
Website: NSL360 Cricket
NSL FOOTBALL
Saturday, 7th November
The UAE’s most prestigious school’s football tournament is reaching fever pitch with schools from all corners of the Emirates battling to become the ultimate school champion.
Please see the website below for a full run down of all this week’s matches.
Website: NSL360 Football
AL AHLI VS GUANGZHOU EVERGRANDE – AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Saturday, 7th November
Al Ahli are bidding to become just the second UAE winner of the AFC Champions League as they take on 2013 champions Guangzhou in the final.
The Dubai-based side sent shockwaves around the world when they defeated mighty Al Hilal to qualify for their first final on aggregate.