The highly anticipated return of the Emirates Dubai 7s is here with tickets and spectator travel packages now on sale for the region’s biggest sports and entertainment festival, set to run from 1 to 3 December during the annual UAE National Day weekend.
Fans from across the GCC region can choose from a variety of experiences to enjoy at the year-ending spectacle at Dubai’s Sevens Stadium in the ultimate event weekend for all.
In an international celebration of sport, music, and entertainment, the 2023 edition of Emirates Dubai 7s will feature its biggest line-up to date with world-class international athletes, global artists, and state-of-the-art hospitality experiences heading to Dubai this December for the premier weekend festival, with tickets starting from only AED 425.
In addition, fans living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, can experience the event by taking advantage of the special spectator travel packages from dnata Travel, with prices starting from AED 3,000 per person. From 30 November to 4 December 2023, visitors from GCC countries can select between three packages – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – and take advantage of a range of benefits, including general admission tickets for both days (2 and 3 December), a four-night stay in a standard room on double occupancy basis with daily breakfast, one-day city sightseeing hop-on and hop-off Dubai tour ticket for 1 December, meet and greet at Dubai Airport, and return airport and stadium transfers.
Travel package customers can also upgrade their general admission tickets to standard and premium reserved seating, or hospitality tickets at an additional price, and enjoy a 10 per cent discount on their flights with Emirates Airlines.
Alongside the main sevens tournament, fans can witness exciting sporting action from amateur rugby, netball, cricket, and fitness teams across the weekend. Last year’s edition saw global attendance from elite and amateur athletes alike, hosting over 5,600 participants and 420 teams of all levels and ages from 32 countries competing at The Sevens Stadium in 2022. Organisers have confirmed further plans to expand the competitions to meet demand in 2023, promising an activity for everyone, from sporting fans to festival goers, families, fitness enthusiasts, and more.
Away from the pitch, this year’s event will see a talented mix of award-winning international and local artists and entertainers perform across the four iconic stages – Rugby Rocks, Heineken Tavern, Beats on 2, and Frequency on 8 – as the sun-soaked days transition to evenings of fun-filled entertainment.
In a weekend fit for all, the entertainment is set to include artists of all genres, with organisers confirming the first artists to feature at the Emirates Dubai 7s in 2023 – including iconic British duo, DJ Luck & Mc Neat, and UK Garage stars, Artful Dodger, both bringing their 25-year chart topping legacy of dance hits to The Sevens in December. Fans can look forward to the official headline artist announcements over the coming weeks.
For families, 2023 is set to see the infamous colourful atmosphere of the Emirates Dubai 7s weekend return, with entertainment and activation stands across The Sevens for young fans to enjoy. Alongside a selection of F&B outlets and viewing locations, families can look forward to a sun-soaked weekend of fun with free entry for children under 12.
Emirates Dubai 7s Festival Director, Mathew Tait, said: “It’s an exciting moment as we announce tickets and spectator travel packages are on sale today for the new look HSBC SVNS, with our Emirates Dubai 7s set to kick off the new series in style this December.
“The event has established itself as not only one of the biggest sporting and entertainment events on the UAE calendar, but also in the Middle East, and we look forward to how the new format shapes up in a few months’ time. As with any sporting event, fans play a big role in creating a vibrant atmosphere for the players and we are delighted to roll out different spectator travel packages in partnership with dnata Travel so that people from across the GCC region can experience the Dubai 7s in what promises to be an entertaining two days of high-quality sport and entertainment.”
Sports fans and festival lovers alike can look forward to seeing the first edition of the newly introduced World Rugby HSBC SVNS series, which introduces a brand-new approach to the classic series with the events around the world providing a unique festival atmosphere across three days of incredible sport and entertainment. The revamped series will kick off its new era with the iconic event in Dubai later this year.
World Rugby Sevens General Manager, Sam Pinder, said: “With over 50 years of tradition, the Emirates Dubai 7s has built a strong reputation for spectacular entertainment, on and off the pitch, hosting the world’s best players and teams and creating a fantastic party atmosphere around the venue.
“We are excited for HSBC SVNS, the supercharged new identity for rugby sevens, to kick off in Dubai, bringing together a truly immersive festival of rugby, music, food, and experiences to broaden the reach and appeal of the sport beyond its traditional audiences and create the ultimate weekend-long get together.”
With tickets now on sale, fans can secure their access to the region’s biggest sports and entertainment weekend, with pre-registration now available for Friday’s free ticket option.
For more information on tickets and travel packages for this year’s event, visit: https://dubairugby7s.com/tickets/
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