Emirates Dubai 7s 2025: A sporting extravaganza
The Emirates Dubai 7s is an annual event where top teams go head to head in rugby and other sports. This year, the event will be bigger and better, with multiple sporting events, music and entertainment. It will be held from the 28th to the 30th of November 2025. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming sports extravaganza.
Emirates Dubai 7s 2025
The Emirates Dubai 7s is an excellent festival cum sporting event which can be enjoyed by sports enthusiasts as well as casual fans. Besides the main event, all activities make it appealing to families.
Emirates Dubai Sevens – Events
There will be many exciting sporting and musical events during the carnival.
HSBC Svns 2025
The rugby tournament is played between national teams (men and women), with Australia and Fiji defending their titles. Here are the participating teams in the top levels:
- Women: New Zealand, USA, Great Britian, Japan, Canada, Australia, Fiji, France
- Men: Fiji, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Great Britian, France
The Invitational Tournament
Teams from around the world will compete in 17 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
- International Super Social Men
Internationals (Women)
- International Invitational Women
- International Open Women
- International Social
GCC Division (Men)
- Gulf Men’s League
- Gulf Men’s Social
- Gulf Men’s Open
- Gulf Vets
- Gulf U19 Boys
- UAE National Schoolboys
GCC Division (Women)
- Gulf Women
- Gulf U19 Girls
Emirates Dubai 7 Cricket
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 enjoys 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
In four categories, a 3-day Padel tournament will be held at the five purpose-built courts from 28th to 30th November. So, whether you are an expert or someone who picks up the racket occasionally, you can compete. You can register via the official website.
WODON3
Wodon3, the fitness competition, is back. Mixed teams of two females and two males will compete in strength and fitness competitions. Register your team in the Super Social, Open Athlete and Elite Fitness participation.
Dubai Sevens Concerts
Emirates Dubai 7’s promises five “legendary acts” for this season, with Frequency on 8 being headliners. Shaggy and Sean Paul will be taking the stage on November 29th while Fisher is scheduled for November 30th. Other acts include Tinie Tempah and DJ EZ.
At Beats on 2, you can watch rugby and enjoy music by an international DJ.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
The Emirates Dubai 7s will have plenty of activities for children.
SOFT PLAY TENT
Activities in this zone inlcude:
- Superhero inflatables
- Arts and crafts
- Buggy storage
- Indoor trampolines
- Face painting
- Ball pit
- Soft play area
OUTDOOR KIDS’ CINEMA
Kids’ outdoor cinema will operate from 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm. Enjoy popular kid movies on comfy beanbags. Headphones will also be provided.
Other activities are included in an Outdoor Kids’ Zone, suitable for kids aged 4 to 16. These include VR, arcade tent, superhero photobooth and more.
SUNROOM
A new addition to Emirates Dubai 7s 2025 is the Sunroom. A one-day ticket for the Sunroom costs AED 1,925. A weekend ticket would cost AED 3,250 and include the following:
- Weekend access to exclusive VIP area.
- All-day free flow food and beverages
- Access to the Sunroom’s exclusive live music line-up and live podcast shows.
- Early access parking – with VIP car park access and entry/exit via the VIP gate.
- Seats on Pitch 1 in the shaded grandstand.
- Access to VIP-only grandstand bar.
An addition to the experience is The Sunroom Premium pass which will provide a dedicated reserved table within the area for a full day.
Dubai 7s 2025 tickets
- November 28th: AED 75 | Free for visitors aged 15 (registeration required)
- November 29th and 30th: AED 455 | AED 115 (ages 10 to 14) | AED 40 (ages 4 to 9) | Free for visitors aged 4
- 3-day general admission: AED 595
FAQs
What is the Emirates Dubai 7s location?
The Sevens Stadium, one of the most iconic stadiums in Dubai, will host this wonderful event. It is located on the Dubai-Al Ain Road.
What are the Emirates Dubai 7s timings?
Emirates Dubai 7s timings would be from 07:00 am to 08:00 pm (last entry) for general admission. VIP gate opens at 09:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. 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:
- Costa Coffee
- Pret A Manger
- Mr Toad’s Pub & Kitchen
- Giraffe
- The Draft House
- Burro Blanco
- Candylicious
- Filli
- Fine Diner
- Gino’s Deli
- Haagen Dazs
- Yalla Mahalla
- House of Pops
- Lekker Meat Shop
- Mamacita
- Mattar
- Papa Johns Pizza
- Pickl
- Spinneys
- Switch
- The Acai Spot
- Wingstop
- Yogurtland
- Croq Michel
This completes our guide to the Emirates Dubai 7s. This event attracts thousands of fans each year and gets better than ever.
If we don’t feel like going to the stadium, maybe you could head to any sports bar in Dubai. Chances are, most of them will be showing the matches. Rest assured, Dubai Sevens 2025 will be the talk of the town for the next two weeks or so.
You can also book tickets for the remaining sporting events in Dubai during 2025. Those who love football can also add the football tournaments in the UAE to their calendar.
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