Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens

The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens is stepping into one of the most exciting periods of its history. 

After a successful 38 years at the famous Al Awir ground, the award-winning event is on the move to 'The Sevens', Emirates' purpose built sporting venue.

The venue, which will include six rugby pitches and will host the annual Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens in November followed by the Rugby World Cup Sevens in March 2009, is set to become the Middle East's new home of rugby.

The venue will hold over 40,000 fans, up an extra 10,000 from its previous capacity at the Dubai Exiles Rugby Club, yet will hang tight to what has seen the Dubai Sevens grow into one of the most unique and loved sporting events in the world.

Featuring 16 of the best Sevens nations in the world, the Dubai Sevens has grown into a magical event that not only attracts fans from around the globe but offers some of the best action – both on and off the pitch - anywhere on the planet. Away from the white-hot atmosphere of the international matches, competitions featuring International Invitation, Gulf, Local Social, Ladies, Veterans, and Youth will see all six grass pitches in almost constant use over three compelling days.

Central to everything will be the main pitch which will be transformed into the ultimate sporting arena with a free-standing stadium built around a permanent 4,000 seat grandstand set to accommodate the world's most passionate rugby fans.

Add up to 15,000 fans that will fly in from all corners of the globe for the event and you have a fabulous mix of entertainment that will rock Dubai like never before.

In total, over 100,000 fans are expected to come through the gates when the rugby carnival rolls into town from November 27th – 29th to kick-start the beginning of the IRB Sevens World Series.
And to complete the rugby extravaganza, the hugely popular 'Rugby Rock' concert will be held on the final night of the event to bring to a close the region's biggest party and sporting spectacle.

A traditional Arabian welcome awaits all our friends from across the world so don't miss being a part of something you won't ever forget!

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