Make sure you don’t miss out on any of this week’s events in what is another busy seven days in the UAE sporting calendar.
And, there’s certainly something for everyone on offer this week!
From AFC Champions League action to the COEGA Sunwear/GO Sport Mina Mile Open Water Swim Series, there’s heaps of events going on that are not to be missed.
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MONDAY, APRIL 10
AL JAZIRA VS AL FATEH – AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Arabian Gulf League leaders Al Jazira turn their attentions to the AFC Champions League when they take on Al Fateh of Saudi Arabia at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium.
Currently bottom of the table without a win from their three games so far, Henk ten Cate’s side need to win or their dream of progressing to the knock-out stages of the competition are all but over.
VENUE: Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium
TIME: 19.45
Can Al Jazira get a win?
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
AL AIN VS AL AHLI JEDDAH – AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Al Ain take on Al Ahli Jeddah in the group stages of AFC Champions League.
Zoran Mimic’s side are unbeaten after three games in the group stages and face top of the table Al Ahli at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
Sitting second in the table, the home side can take confidence from their 2-2 draw against Al Ahli in Jeddah last month.
VENUE: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
TIME: 19.35
Will Al Ain continue their unbeaten run?
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
#IGNITEDXB NIGHT RUN SERIES
The summer might well be upon us but this hasn’t stopped Puma organising their iconic #IGNITEDXB third night run this month.
The series, backed by Dubai Sports Council, has already proved to be popular in major cities around the world and Dubai has been no different.
In the second race of the season, more than 500 runners took to the road and this week’s finale is set to be no different.
VENUE: The Track, Meydan
TIME: 19.30
Dig out your running shoes!
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
YAS SUPER STREET CHALLENGE
Yas Marina Circuit will be home to the exciting world of drag street racing this weekend, as the Yas Super Street Challenge lays down some rubber on its purpose built drag strip on Thursday and Friday.
Drivers from across the GCC and as far afield as Russia will come to battle it out for AED 25,000 in cash prizes as well as taking one step closer to becoming ‘King of the Street’.
Throughout the two-day event spectators will witness more than 100 racers putting their souped-up machines to the test in Round one of the region’s rawest, grittiest, ultra-competitive environment across five separate categories that include; ‘4×4 Super Street SUV’; ‘Index 11.5’; ‘Index 10.5’; ‘Index 9.0’ and ‘Super Street – Open Category’.
VENUE: Yas Marina Circuit
TIME: 18:00
Action on the F1 track.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE
The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge returns to the Middle East for an eighth time, showcasing the region’s top motorsport talent.
The format is considered to be the purest form of racing since competing drivers are restricted to the same model – Porsche 911 GT3.
Over the previous series, drivers have gone to race in competitions, such as the elite Porsche Supercup, the World Endurance Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and even single seater GP2.
VENUE: Dubai Autodrome
Take in the motorsport action.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
OCEANIC TRIATHLON SERIES
Following the success of the first-ever event last February, the Ocean Triathlon Series promises to be even better for one of the final races of the season held at Oceanic Hotel Resort and Spa, Khorfakkan.
Athletes of all abilities and experience can compete either as part of a team of three or individually in the two categories.
The short course is an 800-metre open water swim, followed by a 30km cycle and finally a 7km run.
For children as young as 10 years old, the supersprint course is the perfect way to get into the sport of triathlon with a 375m swim, 12km cycle and 2.5km run.
VENUE: Oceanic Hotel Resort and Spa, Khorfakkan
TIME: 06.15
Swim, run, bike.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
COEGA SUNWEAR/GO SPORT MINA MILE OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES
The COEGA Sunwear/GO Sport Mina Mile Open Water Swim Series makes its final splash of the season at the Barasti Beach Club in Dubai.
The main event will be the one-mile (1,600 metres) swim, aimed for advanced and experienced swimmers. For those who feel that is out of reach, then the 400m and 800m categories are also on offer.
Alternatively, there are also kids races in the 200m, which is split into two categories – 8 years and under and 9 to 12s.
VENUE: Barasti
MORE INFO: www.supersportsuae.com
Swim with a view in Dubai.