All about the Emirates Dubai 7s 2023: A sporting extravaganza
The Emirates Airline Dubai 7s is an annual event where we see top teams go head to head to compete in rugby as well as other sports. This year, the event is going to be bigger and better with multiple sporting events, music and entertainment. Read on to find out more about the carnival of fun.
Emirates Dubai 7S 2023
The Emirates Dubai 7s is an excellent festival cum sports event which will be enjoyed by sports enthusiasts as well as casual fans. Furthermore, all activities besides the main event, make it appealing to families. This blog looks at the competition part of Emirates Dubai 7s as well as the fun and engaging bits, so you can select and plan your preferred activities.
Emirates Dubai Sevens – Events
There will be a host of exciting sporting and music events during the carnival.
HSBC Svns 2023
The Rugby tournament is played between twenty four national teams (men and women) with South Africa and Australia defending their title. Overall, some top teams including New Zealand, Great Britain, the USA, Brazil, Australia, Spain, Samoa, Ireland, Japan, Argentina, Canada, France, and Fiji, will be competing for the title. Teams have been divided in three groups.
Both men’s and women’s tournaments will be played on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2023. Visit the official website to purchase Dubai 7s tickets. General Admission ticket starts at AED 425.
Sports Masterclasses at Emirates Dubai 7s
How about some advice from international stars? Ambassadors from cricket, rugby and netball world will be offering special sporting masterclasses at Emirates Dubai 7s 2023.
Buy Dubai 7s 2023 tickets to have a chance to learn from the very best.
- Cricket enthusiasts can learn from domestic and international stars from England including Georgia Elwiss, Darren Gough, Alex Hartley, Keaton Jennings and Saqib Mahmood. Visit the cricket nets between Oval 1 and 2 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the break in play.
- On Friday, Rugby fans can interact with rugby 7s Olympians Greg O’Shea and Tom Mitchell on Pitch 3.
- Also on Friday, Pro female netball players from national teams will have masterclasses in the netball warm-up area.
The Invitational Tournament
Teams from around the world will compete in 15 different divisions at the Rugby 7s Dubai location, The Sevens Stadium. Over 3 days teams will compete for glory.
Here is a look at the various categories.
Internationals (Men)
- International Invitational Men
- International Open Men
- International Vets
- International Vets Social
- International Social Men
- International U19
Internationals (Women)
- International Invitational Women
- International Open Women
GCC Divsions (Men)
- Gulf Men’s League
- Gulf Men’s Social
- Gulf Men’s Open
- Gulf Vets
- Gulf U19 Boys
- UAE National Schoolboys
GCC Divsions (Women)
- Gulf Women
- Gulf U19 Girls
Emirates Dubai 7 Cricket
The tournament, last held in 2021, is back!
The fast-paced Cricket 7s returns as men’s, women’s and mixed teams compete for pride and glory. Enjoy a drink and your favourite snacks whilst watching super fast cricket.
Emirates Dubai 7 Netball
A permanent fixture in the festival, Netball has been a hit since 2014. Teams across divisions will go head to head as the crowd enjoy the engrossing competition with entertainment and music.
Here are the divisions.
Open
- Netball Open Women
- Netball Open Women – Social
- Open Youth
- Open Mixed
Gulf
- Gulf Women
- Gulf Youth Aspire
Rebound – Padel Tournament
A 3-day Padel tournament will be held at the five purpose built courts. It will be held from the 1st to 3rd December with eight different categories. So, whether you are an expert or someone who picks up the racket occasionally, you can compete. Fee per adult is AED 390 and for children AED 115.
WODON3
Wodon3, the fitness competition is back for year two. Mixed teams of two females and two males will compete in strength and fitness competitions.
Dubai Sevens Concerts
Becky Hill and MK will entertain fans as co-headliners on 2nd December, Saturday. Double Brits Award winner Becky Hill and MK (Marc Kinchen) the acclaimed record producer and DJ from Detroit aren’t the only stars on show.
DJ Luc & MC Neat will headline on Friday at Beats on 2 and Saturday afternoon you can enjoy the music from Artful Dodger.
With Rugby Rocks & Heineken Tavern, both on Friday and Saturday, local and international tribute acts will be played.
Fancy Dress Theme
The Emirates Dubai 7s fancy dress theme for 2023 is ‘LAND and SEA’. The idea is to celebrate UAE’s Year of Sustainability and Cop28. Here are some costumes that you can consider.
- Boats
- Mer-people
- Nature
- Safari
- Sailors
- Sea life
Dress up on Saturday or Sunday and visit the Dubai Duty Free stand at the festival. The best fancy dress will get a Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire ticket – a chance to win one million dollars.
Entertainment
Once the sport is over, the #Dubai7s event will turn into the largest party in the emirate. With tickets selling like hotcakes, more than thousands of fans are likely to rejoice in the music, food and all other forms of entertainment on offer at Dubai Rugby Sevens 2023.
Activities for Adults
A new addition to Emirates Dubai 7s 2023 is the Shaded Garden which will have “boho” festival chill zone, with relaxed seating. You can opt for hair braiding, glitter artists, body marbling and transfer tattoo stations. It is located next to the WodOn3 on Pitch 3.
If you wish to stay away from the rush, head to the Emirates Dubai 7s’ Prosecco Lounge. Here you can enjoy soulful music along with bottle of bubbles or glass of grape and uninterrupted views of the entire festival, behind the Grandstand on Pitch 1.
If you are looking to entertain your team or entertaining clients, the Hangar hospitality tent and garden would be perfect. It offers access to all-inclusive F&B all weekend and Hangar beer garden. Prices starts at AED 1,925 per day.
Activities for Kids
On Family Friday, kids can enjoy a host of activities including:
- Soft play area for 0-6 year olds
- Arts and crafts
- Bumper cars and go-kart circuit
- Face-painting
- Meet and greets with giant mascots
- Inflatable battle-zone and giant slides
With Kids Stage, young ones will have plenty to do on their own. This includes Disney sing-along shows, a specially curated child-friendly playlist, balloon bending, giant roaming mascots and twice-the-size kids zone behind the DHL Grandstand.
Dubai 7s on Tour with Candypants
In collaboration with Candypants Dubai, there will be a host of amazing events in the lead up to the festival. You can expect music, non-stop entertainment with food and drinks.
- Wanderlust Brunch on the 14th October at JW Marriott Marquis
- Candypants West Beach Sundaze at Wane Palm Date on the 22nd October at Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Hotel
- Saturday Yacht Brunch Date on the 4th November – Set Sail from Pier 7
Dubai 7s 2023 tickets
- Dubai 7s 2023 tickets for adults will cost AED 425 per person.
- Tickets for kids aged 10-14 will cost AED 115 and kids aged under 10-years-old go for free.
- General Admission for the weekend will cost AED 550.
- Weekend Reserved Seating will be priced at AED 605 (standard) and AED 710 (premium).
The good news is, ticket holders can attend the carnival for free on 1st December, Friday.
FAQS
What is the Emirates Dubai 7s location?
The Sevens Stadium will host this wonderful event. It is located on the Dubai-Al Ain Road. It is one of the most iconic stadiums in Dubai.
What are the Emirates Dubai 7s timings?
Emirates Dubai 7s timings would be from 07:00 am to 08:00 pm (last entry). For the matches, check the official website for timings.
Is there parking available?
Yes, parking will be available
Which restaurants will be present at the festival?
The list includes:
- Wingstop
- Top Golf – Mixed Menu
- Sweets on Wheels
- Sport Shack
- Shawarma Station
- Pret A Manger
- Popcorn Passion
- PICKL
- Papa Johns
- Mr Toads
- HERE O
- Giraffe
- Gino’s Deli
- Fine Diner (Roast Wraps)
- Fibber Magee’s
- Costa Coffee
- Candylicious
- Burro Blanco
- Baskin Robbins
- Baofriend
This completes our guide to the Emirates Dubai 7s. This event attracts thousands of fans and each year and gets better than ever.
If we don’t feel like going to the stadium, may be you could head to any sports bar in Dubai. Chances are most of them will be showing the matches. Rest assured, Dubai Sevens 2023 will be the talk of the town for the next 10 days or so. Just to recap, the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2023 dates are 1st to 3rd December.
You can also book tickets for the remaining sporting events in Dubai during 2023.
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