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Sporting events

Dubai has emerged as the undisputed sport capital of the Middle East and is host to numerous top class events. These include the Desert Classic PGA Golf Tournament, UIM Class One Powerboat World Championships, ATP Dubai Tennis Open, Dubai Sevens Rugby Tournament and the Dubai World Cup horse race to name a few.

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Golf

The annual Dubai Desert Classic and the Dubai Ladies Masters attract some of the World's finest golfers, taking place in February and November respectively.

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Water sports

Speed boats, jet skiers, water skiers, wake boarders, kite surfers and parasails are common sights along Dubai's beaches.

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Deep sea fishing

Deep sea fishing may be organised through the hotel.

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Dune bashing

Dune bashing and Quad biking are popular through the winter months when the weather is cooler.

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Indoor skiing

Indoor skiing at the nearby Mall of the Emirates may be arranged for you.

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Horse racing

The world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, takes place annually in March.

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Motor car racing

The Formula One takes place towards the end of the year in nearby Abu Dhabi.

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Dubai Rugby Sevens

The Dubai Rugby Sevens is a popular, annual event taking place in November each year, seeing international teams flying in from all over the world to compete.

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Flying

For those wishing to see Dubai in style, it is possible to arrange a helicopter tour of the city. For the more adventurous, a hot air balloon ride or powered parachute experience provides the thrill of seeing the wild beauty of the United Arab Emirates.

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