From live international football to beach polo and rock running, there is an event to suit all tastes in UAE this week.
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BEACH POLO CUP
Beach Polo adds an electrifying dimension by swapping turf for surf as player’s battle it out on the sands of one of Dubai’s iconic beach locations.
The tournament brings together professional polo players and celebrities from around the world. Having been featured in 32 cities globally, this is the 12th edition of the competition.
VENUE: Skydive Dubai
WEBSITE: beachpolo.net
ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE
Friday, April 1
This cross country rally as seen some of the most legendary names in motorsports history tackling the dunes of the UAE, including Carlos Sainz & Colin McRae.
Following his victory in 2015, Marc Coma currently holds the record of eight ADDC titles, winning all but two rallies between 2006 and his retirement in 2015.
VENUE: Abu Dhabi
WEBSITE: Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
NORTH FACE ROCK RUN
Friday, April 1
Just a 45 min drive from Dubai and will take you on a mountainous running adventure including on jeep trails, goat tracks, short sharp climbs and gorgeous wadis.
This year the trail run includes an additional challenge: A 21km run that doubles up as an incredible evening of discovery under the stars complete with entertainment, fire and live music under the desert sky.
VENUE: Ras Al Khaimah
WEBSITE: Premier Online
SUNSET OPEN
Friday, April 1
The Sunset Open is a celebration of Dubai’s growing beach culture and a showcase of both Emirati and expatriate surfing talent.
Due to the popular demand for Stand Up Paddle Surfing an SUP surf expression session (One 40 minute heat) has been added to the event. This will give the SUP surfers of Dubai a chance to compete against each other for the first time ever in the UAE.
VENUE: Sunset Beach
WEBSITE: Premier Online
UAE PREMIERSHIP RUGBY
Friday, April 1
The UAE Premiership continues with just two games, which sees Abu Dhabi Saracens face Dubai Hurricanes at the Sevens Stadium and Al Ain Amblers entertain Jebel Ali Dragons.
In the Community League, Al Ain Amblers 3’s face Arabian Knights 2’s, UAE Shaheen are home to Dubai Sharks 2’s, Dubai Hurricanes 3’s are in action against RAK Goats and Jebel Ali Dragons 3’s take on Dubai Sharks 3’s.
WEBSITE: Gulf Rugby
UAE vs SAUDI ARABIA
Tuesday, March 29
UAE take on neighbours Saudi in a mouth-watering final Asian zone Group A 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier.
After beating Palestine on Thursday the Emiratis have to beat Saudi in order to progress to the final qualifying stage as pool winners. The eight group winners automatically advance, together with the four best runners-up.
VENUE: Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi