Entries Tagged as 'Sports in Dubai'

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

South Africa emerge victorious in the Rugby World Cup finals

South Africa defeated England 15-6 in the world cup final at Stade de France on Saturday to add a second Webb Ellis Cup to the one they won as hosts in 1995. In Dubai bars and pubs were packed to the brim with eager fans and most venues had entertainment and specials on to keep [...]

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

The UAE Desert Challenge 2007

The UAE Desert Challenge was conceived by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, whose motorsport career goes back to the early ’80’s. Mohammed who has a record 14 FIA titles to his name, is the driving force behind the event is uniquely qualified in his role having very considerable experience as a competitor and an organiser together with unparalleled knowledge [...]

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Sailing Team Dubai 07 prepares for China Sailing Cup 2007 Challenge

Under the auspices of the China Yachting Association, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Longcheer Yacht Club, Team Dubai comprising Yousef Bin Lahej, Adel Khalid, Ben Graham, Christophe Vanek and a few more sailors will join competitors from France, Japan, the host country – China, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Brazil to compete [...]

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Adre Agassi and Roger Federer on the highest Tennis court in the world - Burj Al Arab Helipad Dubai

A cool full-length (albeit old) video of Angre Agassi and Roger Federer when they visited the Burj al Arab (near Jumeirah beach in Dubai) and played tennis on the Burj Helipad (converted to a court for the event). The video shows them going up by lift and talking + looking around the vicinity at the [...]

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear in Dubai - The World Capital of Speed?

A great video from Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson on a visit to Dubai, which he claims is the World Capital of SPEED! Some pretty nifty cars, modifications and people who can actually afford it all. Talking of speed…here is another video that shows just how big a speed-bug residents in Dubai have…watch the flying Lamborghini [...]

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

The Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa - Dubai fans all set?

England and South Africa are set to square off in the Rugby World Cup (TM) finals on Saturday, the 20th in Saint-Denis…and fans wait with bated breath in Dubai. If the past weekend was any testament to the number of fans that are likely to flock to bars and pubs to watch the match, then [...]

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