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Winter is coming and with it a panoply of sporting events designed to take full advantage of the coolest months in the UAE. This season the world’s most elite athletes, from the fairways to the race tracks, will be flocking to the region. Consider this your definitive guide to the finest sporting moments and world-class competition you won’t want to miss.
Dubai Fitness Challenge
Initiated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this month-long celebration is a cultural shift towards health and wellness. The challenge invites everyone, regardless of fitness level, to complete 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days, filling the calendar with free city-wide workouts, from mass yoga sessions and HIIT classes to the unparalleled thrill of running on a car-free Sheikh Zayed Road. It’s a chance to tap into the city’s collective pulse and become part of Dubai’s most inclusive fitness community.
Nov 1-30, 2025, various locations in Dubai
Dubai Premier Padel P1
More dynamic and accessible than tennis, padel has captured the region’s imagination, and this tournament is its undisputed peak. The Dubai Premier Padel P1 brings the sport’s global gladiators – the power and precision of its top-ranked stars – to the glass-walled court for a week of electrifying, rapid-fire rallies. With a major prize pool on the line and an atmosphere that’s more vibrant festival than formal tournament, it’s the perfect occasion to understand exactly why this strategic game has become the sporting world’s new obsession.
Nov 10-16, 2025, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre, Al Garhoud
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
There is no more dramatic or glamourous way to close the global Formula 1 calendar than under the glittering lights of Yas Marina Circuit. The racing schedule builds from practice on Friday to the championship- deciding race on Sunday, but the offtrack experience is equally as exciting. The weekend features five fan zones and four nights of epic concerts at Etihad Park, with headline performances from Post Malone, Metallica, Katy Perry, and Calvin Harris headlining an official after-party. From sophisticated rooftop terraces to vibrant trackside brunches, it’s a long weekend that is a true sensory overload in the very best way possible.
Dec 4-7, 2025, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
DP World Tour Championship
This is the grand finale of the DP World Tour, the dramatic culmination where the entire season reaches its breathtaking conclusion on the immaculate Earth Course. The world’s top 50 golfers, with no cut to worry about, compete solely for this prestigious title, with the year’s best battling for the trophy and a staggering prize fund that totals $9 million USD.
Nov 13-16, 2025, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Dubai Racing Carnival
The stage is set for another thrilling season of world-class horse racing at the iconic Meydan Racecourse, spanning 17 spectacular spectacular meets. This is where the city comes together, transforming cool winter evenings into a vibrant destination for connoisseurs and socialites, all building towards the historic 30th running of the Dubai World Cup in March 2026. The season is anchored by major feature days like the festive December meets and the key preparatory Emirates Super Saturday, each blending top-tier thoroughbred action with signature Dubai hospitality and entertainment, from elegant Fashion Friday to the grand finale itself.
Nov 7, 2025 – Mar 28, 2026, Meydan Racecourse, Dubai
Emirates Dubai 7s
This is the region’s biggest sports and music festival, a sprawling three-day carnival where the blistering pace of international rugby sevens, elite netball, and competitive cricket shares the stage with live concerts from global artists including Sean Paul, Shaggy, Tinie Tempah, and DJ EZ. With over 5,000 athletes, 36 participatory tournaments, its biggest-ever kids’ zone, and non-stop entertainment across multiple stages, it’s a weekend that perfectly captures the dynamic, international spirit of the city.
Nov 28-30, 2025, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
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