Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2013 action begins

One of the most prestigious polo events in the region kick´s off tomorrow

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2013 (Dubai Open) 16 Goal Handicap begins tomorrow, Saturday February 2nd at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

Two matches will open this prestigious tournament, the Silver Cup, in it´s fourth year of competition.

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Emirates Scores with UAE Football Fans by Providing Free Flights to Gulf Cup of Nations Final

Airline arranges two 777 flights to take fans to the final against Iraq

Emirates is providing two Boeing 777-300ERs to support the waves of football supporters travelling to Bahrain to cheer on the UAE in the final of the Gulf Cup of Nations.

The one-off flights, a gesture to mark the UAE national team’s performance so far, will depart Dubai tomorrow afternoon (Friday) with the return trips timed after the end of the match. Read more

Sports gear maker scores highest revenue ever in 2012

Adidas Marked Record Revenues in 2012

The company expects the trend to continue over the next few years

German company for sports equipment and clothing Adidas AG is soon to reach a record-breaking sales. That was announced by the company’s Chief Executive Herbert Hainer. According to Hainer, Adidas’ revenues for 2012 will amount at 14.5 billion euro which is equal to $19.14 billion. Read more

Sky flying stunts riders at Freestyle Moto X weekend in Downtown Dubai

After the soaring success of the first Freestyle Moto X stunts performed in Burj Park last weekend, visitors to Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship lifestyle destination described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ will be spellbound by further daring displays from five of the world’s most famed stunt riders.

The next weekend of Freestyle Moto X performances on November 23 and 24, 2012, will delight audiences with sky flying motor bike stunts ranging from ‘supermans,’ to ‘whips’ and ‘seat-grabs,’ launched from a dramatic stage, set against the iconic backdrop of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

The FreeStyle Moto X performances are free for the public to attend in Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, and will be held on the weekend from 2-3pm and 4-5pm on November 23 and 24.

Visitors are only steps away from the relaxing array of leisure and hospitality attractions in Downtown Dubai; the city’s most sought after lifestyle destination, offering the perfect place to recover from the adrenaline fueled day out. For further details of Freestyle Moto X visit www.mydowntowndubai.com.

Stunt riders gear up for Freestyle Moto X

Dramatic performances set to thrill audiences at free event

For the first time, Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s flagship mega-development described as ‘The Centre of Now,’ will host spectacular performances by internationally acclaimed Freestyle Moto X stunt riders, in Burj Park, set against the dramatic backdrop of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Read more

Melbourne Cup Carnival Concludes in Spectacular Style

The Emirates marquee topped off a week of Irish fun and festivity with an incredible closing party on Emirates Stakes Day, marking a fantastic end to the week that was. Emirates has been a title sponsor of Emirates Stakes Day since 1998 and is proud to play such an integral on going role in what is a wonderful day for the whole family. Read more

Green Moon wins 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup

A world-class field of equine athletes, a show of royalty, celebrity guests, and opulent trackside hospitality combined to deliver a thrilling day of horse racing at this year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, Australia. Read more

Irish Eyes smile on the Emirates Marquee for Melbourne Cup Carnival

It was a day of fine Irish dining, fashion and racing action at Flemington Racecourse, Australia on Saturday, the first race day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival with the emerald Isle being showcased inside the Emirates marquee.

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Dubai to hosts 9th Asian Swimming Championships in November

Swimming fans in Dubai will witness history in the making next month as Dubai hosts the 9th Asian Swimming Championships from 15-25 November. This will be the first time all four disciplines of swimming (50m pool), synchronized swimming, water polo and diving will be contested in one competition in one venue in the UAE, and organizers are excited at the prospect of staging this world class aquatic spectacular.

This is the third major international event to be held at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Sports Complex in just over a month, after the exhilarating FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup on 2-3 October, and the 1st International Water Polo and Synchronized Swimming Championships on 11-13 October. Read more

Frankie Dettori to leave Godolphin

Frankie Dettori is to leave Godolphin after being retained rider to Sheikh Mohammed’s operation for 18 years.

The Italian jockey rode nine English Classic winners for Godolphin and partnered the great Dubai Millennium to glory in the Dubai World Cup of 2000. Read more

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