Dubai launches sports calendar featuring over 500 events for 2026-2027 season
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has launched its latest Dubai Sports Events Calendar, featuring more than 500 sporting events, including over 80 international tournaments and championships, scheduled across the emirate during the 2026-2027 season.
Dubai Marathon set for January 17, three distances planned
Fri, 03 Jul 2026
The 26th edition of the Dubai Marathon, the Middle East’s oldest international marathon, is set to take place on Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Dubai aims to double sports sector's share in GDP to $5bn
Wed, 20 May 2026
Dubai is aiming to cement its position as one of the world’s leading sports destinations under an ambitious strategy that seeks to nearly double the sector’s contribution to the emirate’s economy from AED10.17 billion ($2.77 billion) to AED18.3 billion ($4.98 billion) by 2033, while dramatically expanding participation and spectator attendance.
Ski Dubai, Dubai Sports Council to host DXB Snow Run on May 17
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Ski Dubai, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, has announced that the seventh edition of the DXB Snow Run will take place on May 17 (Sunday).