There is no shortage of top sporting events in the UAE and here’s our one-stop diary of everything that’s going on.
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MONDAY NOVEMBER 7 – WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9
6TH ASIAN SHOTGUN CHAMPIONSHIP
Held at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort, spectators eager to witness the remarkable week-long shooting thriller are in for a treat as 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist Fehaid Al Deehani and bronze medallist Abdullah Al Rrashidi are expected to be among the stellar line-up of prestigious global marksman.
WHEN: 09:00-16:00
WHERE: Abu Dhabi, Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Khalifa City
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9 – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12
FITNESS MIDDLE EAST CONVENTION 2016
The Fitness Middle East Convention, or simply FITME, is the perfect environment for fitness fanatics seeking to hone their craft.
Held at Dubai’s World Trade Centre, the convention will host a plethora of courses and workshops geared towards professionals, who can in turn instruct students by capitalising on their recently-acquired knowledge and insights.
WHEN: 06:30 Each day
WHERE: Dubai World Trade Centre
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10
ITALIAN WORLD SUMMIT GOLF DAY AT JUMEIRAH GOLF
Finger-licking Italian dishes and golf at the Jumeirah Estates, the Italian World Summit Golfing Day is a dream for fans of food and golf!
Hosted at the Jumeirah Golf Estates, also designated course for the European Tour Race to Dubai finale, the VIP tournament combines golf and the top-notch taste of Italian cuisine.
The same chefs out on the course will later prepare a meal for players and 250 VIP guests in attendance at the post-tournament dinner.
WHEN: 11:00-14:00
WHERE: Jumeirah Golf Estates
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
DUBAI TRI FEST 2016
The Waterfront’s third annual Tri Fest includes a duathlon option, “Olympic” and “Sprint” – with three additional categories for younger contestants in what promises to be a more inclusive, safer family weekend outing.
WHEN: 06:00
WHERE: The Waterfront, The Palm Jebel Ali
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
LE MERIDIEN ABU DHABI OPEN WATER SWIMMING FESTIVAL
The second annual Le Meridien Open Water Swim sees participants swim from the hotel’s beach to Al Maryah Island before paddling back in the 1km feature race.
The event comprises numerous short distance contests suitable for all ages and abilities ahead of the grand final 200m ‘free’ race. Here, swimmers from various race categories participate and enjoy the waters by the beach. ‘Floaties’ are welcome.
WHEN: 07:30
WHERE: Abu Dhabi, Le Méridien
WEBSITE: www.abudhabitriclub.com/
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
24-HOUR TENNIS MARATHON WITH MATS WILANDER – DAY
Former tennis world no. 1 Mats Wilander may no longer be in his prime, but he will be leading the way in the 24-Hour Tennis Marathon in Dubai – which gives aficionados the chance to take to the court to face the three-time Roland Garros champion.
Returning after a successful debut, the tennis event will set out to better the Guinness World Record it broke a year ago, when 76 players from across the emirates endured rally after rally for a total of nine hours and 15 minutes of play.
WHEN: 12:30
WHERE: Dubai, Grand Hyatt Hotel
WEBSITE: 24hourtennismarathon.com
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
The Ladies Duathlon is set to become the first event of its kind in Sharjah, aiming to bring together women from across the seven emirates to compete in a relay consisting of running and cycling.
Organised by the brilliant Sharjah Ladies Club, the race offers cash prizes to the best-placing duathletes to tackle the corse, which kicks off at Al Qasimia University.
WHEN: 06:30
WHERE: Sharjah, Al Qasimia University
WEBSITE: slc.ae/sharjah-ladies-duathlon
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
Abu Dhabi’s iconic Formula One racetrack Yas Marina Circuit is known to host an extensive array of fitness-related activities and events.
The Walk 2016, arguably the nation’s leading walkathon, comes to fruition thanks to a collective effort from London’s Imperial College Diabetes Centre and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala subsidiaries.
The annual collaboration has seen residents of all ages and fitness levels from across the seven emirates walk together at the Yas Marina Circuit.
WHEN: 14:00
WHERE: Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
WEBSITE: icldc.ae/event/walk-2016
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11
Advancements in technology have effectively alleviated and nullified the burden of desert travel. It’s quite easy to forget how difficult planning travels must have been for residents in the Gulf in years gone by.
Husaak Adventures will take GCC nationals and residents back in time to a bygone era, utilising nothing but the sun and moon as instruments for navigating through the sand dunes.
The one-of-a-kind 15km evening excursion comes to fruition thanks to support for the Emirates Wildlife Society and a 15-year association with the WWF.
Interested individuals or groups are welcome to join the excursion deep into Al Khatim Desert for a single day experience or fully commit by staying the night.
WHEN: 12:00
WHERE: Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park, Al Muntazah
WEBSITE: husaak.com/tcc
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON 2016
The Dubai International Triathlon returns on November 12, repeating last year’s highly-regarded route with its testing 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km dash to the finish line.
Supported by Nakheel, the Dubai International Triathlon racecourse will see triathletes take off from Jumeirah Beach Residence as they make their way towards the Marina before concluding their effort at the aptly named Dubai International Endurance City.
WHEN: 06:30
WHERE: Dubai, The Waterfront
WEBSITE: dubai-tri.com
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12
Since its inception in 2013, The Colour Run presented by Daman’s ActiveLife is exceptionally renowned, boasting an amassed 34,000 runners in the past three events.
The Tropicolour World Tour returns to Dubai this September with a holiday island-esque Finish Festival that promises to provide interactive entertainment including steel drummers, food and drink stations, and plenty of dancing.
WHEN: 07:00
WHERE: Dubai Autodrome, Motor City
WEBSITE: thecolorrun.ae
