The 1st Threadneedle Dubai Gold Cup had some of the best polo professionals and horses taking part at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club on Friday, 12 March. The event is aiming to rank alongside others, already established championships held in UAE, such as the Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Tennis Championships and the Dubai World Cup. The 1st Threadneedle Dubai Gold Cup will become very important sporting event on Dubai’s calendar, as there are very few Gold Cups held all over the world, according Mohammed Al Habtoor, “in England, in Spain and at Palm Beach”. Now, the Dubai Gold Cup joined the list.

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It’s usually known for its lavish displays of wealth, but this year’s Dubai boat show is very different. It’s smaller and more modest – but in the wake of the global recession, that’s understandable. But the big question is whether it can still make money.

Swiss watchmaker introduces ice karting at Dubai Mall Ice Rink

The iconic Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, long associated with racing and performance, is introducing a new thrilling event to the Dubai sports calendar. The TAG Heuer Ice Race, which will see drivers compete in a karting race on ice, will take centre stage at the Dubai Mall Ice Rink on April 2-3, 2010. It is the first time such an event takes place in the Middle East.

Contestants, age 16 and above, will have the chance to race for and set the fastest single lap with electric karts on the Olympic sized-ice rink. The karts, supplied by Dubai Autodrome, have been modified especially for the ice rink with special tires to ensure grip without damage to the ice.

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ART Marine, an Abraaj Capital portfolio company and the Middle East’s largest importer and distributor of luxury motor-yachts, has embarked on a comprehensive and experiential campaign “Discover Yachting” to open up the exciting world of yachting to a broader audience.

Announced during the Dubai International Boat Show, held from 9^th – 13^th March 2010 at the Dubai International Marine Club, the campaign includes the launch to the region of a broad range of new models in the Azimut and Atlantis ranges, the introduction of two new U.S. recreational boating brands to the Middle East market, prestigious new charter partnerships, and the expansion of ART Marine’s marina management portfolio.

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The Dubai International Boat Show has attracted back David Jensen, Chairman of Jensen Interiors who exhibited alongside Callender Designs at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show just two weeks ago.

In Abu Dhabi, the award winning, revolutionary Soliloquy super-eco-friendly superyacht concept was one of the show’s most popular attractions as yacht owners, designers and builders flocked to the stand to see the design which has attracted World-wide attention.

Jensen Interiors collaborated with Callender Designs to develop a super-eco-friendly interior design concept for the yacht.

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It’s time to pack a picnic and catch some top-notch cricket action from the grassy banks at the new cricket ground at 7he Sevens.

Tickets to watch some of the finest English and South African cricketers – up against the electrifying Shahid Afridi – in the Emirates Airline Twenty20 are now on sale.

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Emirates, the Official Partner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa, in association with VISA, are giving five lucky people the chance to get in on the action and experience the 2010 FIFA World Cup firsthand.

Each package includes two return economy class tickets to Johannesburg, two match tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup final hosted at Soccer City Stadium, three nights hotel accommodation and ground transfers. A total of five prize packages will be given away.

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Pupils from JT’s Cricket Academy were given a master class by the Lord’s Taverners stars in Dubai to help Emirates celebrate the opening of the new cricket facilities at 7he Sevens.

The Lord’s Taverners faced Fly Emirates XI in the first game to be played at the venue which was officially opened by Kings XI Punjab stars Brett Lee and Yuvraj Singh earlier in the week.

And aspiring players from the Jairaj Thakur Academy also took part in the celebration as Mike Gatting, Michael Bevan and Chris Adams gave them some pointers on how to improve their game.

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After a successful first year online with the website and the launch of the interactive digital UAE Golf course guide brochure, UAE Golf Online continues to move forward as the number one resource for UAE Golf with its original and unique look at the UAE Golfing scene.

There has been some streamlining and this week has seen the results from the original UAE digital Golf guide, which received critical acclaim both locally and globally as a new dawn for online golfing guides last December. Out of these efforts and plans is the birth of the new look, sleek and regular edition of the digital Golf magazine.

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Dragon Boats Alive, Siren Events and Festival Centre, the focal point of Dubai Festival City, in association with Mourjan Marinas IGY, the luxury marina developer and management company,  announced that the Dubai International Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Festival Marina on Friday 2^nd April and Saturday 3^rd April 2010.

Following on from the success of the last two years, Dubai International Dragon Boat Festival promises two days of thrilling races, as well as, plenty of onshore activities to ensure thousands of spectators and competitors during the weekend.

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