Dubai: The largest indoor sports and fitness destination in the area, Dubai Sports World (DSW), is now officially open for another exciting summer season filled with a wide range of sports, brand-new features and events, and thrilling challenges.
The 2024 edition was inaugurated by HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre, Dale Ellis, former NBA All-Star and three-point shooting champion, and Rannvijay Singha, actor, television personality.
Organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in association with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the 2024 edition runs right through until 8 September and is open everyday day from 8 AM to 12 midnight.
Covering a total area of 300,000sq ft, the immersive Sports World experience includes bookable pitches and courts for ten core sports – football, basketball, padel, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, cricket, tennis, teqball and pickleball, along with summer camps, sports academies, and ‘Dubai Kids World’ featuring a supervised soft play area, adventure zone, trampolines, giant inflatable slides and a dedicated arts and craft corner that will keep kids entertained for hours.
This year, Dubai Sports World is more accessible than ever, with a free-to-use gym that’s open to everyone. The venue also features fun family activities like foosball and retro arcade games.
“The 14th edition, will once again offer enjoyable sports and fitness experiences, while enhancing community and family ties, and celebrating the importance of an active lifestyle in our great city,” Hareb added.
Dale Ellis will also collaborate with Never Quit Stay Fit and TAAL Sports for an exciting summer camp experience for young athletes, with a focus on developing skills, fitness, and personal growth at Dubai Sports World.
From families to corporate groups, Dubai Sports World is dedicated to being fully accessible for people of all abilities, including People of Determination. In collaboration with Dubai Sports Council and strategic partners such as academies and sporting brands, this year’s edition offers more opportunities than ever for residents and visitors alike to focus on their health, fitness and wellbeing.
This weekend features an Academy Day on Saturday, 29 June, with family-friendly activities tailored for parents and children of all abilities aged 4 to 14. This inclusive event includes sports academy open days and specialized activities catering to children with special educational needs, for an experience that everyone can enjoy. On Sunday, 30 June, the venue will host a Yoga Day, to end the weekend relaxed and ready for the week ahead.