Dubai: A sports hub
Nothing comes easy in this world, but you can’t say this when you are in Dubai. Everything is available and possible in Dubai at an affordable and reasonable price. Although Dubai is a haven for tourists, it has now carved its place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts across the world too. It’s emerging as a sports hub. All over the world, sports fans are in awe of this place. Right from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Tournament to Swimming Championships. It attracts the topmost players of the world, whom you can meet and greet! Be it cycling, equestrian, cricket, football, gymnastics, martial arts or even beach ball, you can actually witness the sports in the UAE. Sports events like the Dubai International Parachuting Championship, powerboat racing and the Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship, all sorts of sports are encouraged and organised.
Last but not least, the Dubai World Cup, the pinnacle of horse racing, is the world’s richest horse racing event and a jewel in Dubai’s crown.
And why not? This beautiful city has everything to offer, you name it and it’s at your doorstep — latest technologies, smart vehicles, longest zip line, tallest building, biggest shopping mall, restaurants, safaris, movies, concerts, beaches, parks, gardens, gold or leisure events. Just anything you look for is available in Dubai at sensible rates compared to any other country in the world. Distances to these venues don’t matter here. Public transport in Dubai is world class: taxis, buses, Metro, tram, water taxis and now even drone taxis makes it possible to reach the destination on time.
Dubai provides opportunities to us to discover ourselves, to grow, to dream and accomplish our dreams. To relax and to enjoy, and to have fun and to be happy and content. There is no place in this world like Dubai. It’s full of vibrancy, excitement, world class infrastructure, beautiful and clean roads, smiling faces, energetic and dedicated workforce, ambitious, enthusiastic, happy people and visionary leaders who make it all possible! It’s a complete package.
The reader is based in Dubai.