Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination, has officially launched its August edition, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration of sports, fitness, and community engagement. DSW was inaugurated by HE Saeed Hareb, secretary general of Dubai Sports Council; Mahir Julfar, EVP of Dubai World Trade Centre; Florent Malouda, former Chelsea and France footballer, among other VIP guests.
The inauguration featured a friendly veteran’s five-a-side football match featuring Malouda. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in association with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the DSW August edition runs until 2 September.
The edition launched with DSW Run IN, Dubai’s first ever indoor half marathon, which saw 500 runners compete. His Excellency Saeed Hareb said: “Dubai Sports World has become one of the most significant sporting events and community activities held in the city, attracting thousands of participants each year. It plays a vital role in enhancing the health, happiness, and overall quality of life of individuals across Dubai.”
The event brings together people from 200 nationalities living in Dubai. Spanning over 25,000sqm with over 40 courts and pitches Dubai Sports World features nine core sports, including football, basketball, padel, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, cricket, tennis, and pickleball.
This season, DSW brings back its free, open-access gym featuring advanced cardio machines, functional training rigs, and strength zones. Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, executive vice-president, Dubai World Trade Centre, said: “Dubai Sports World reflects our ongoing commitment to Dubai’s sporting community. This year’s edition presents our most dynamic and engaging programme to date, perfectly timed for residents and families staying in the city during the summer break.”
Florent Malouda, said: “I’m truly impressed by the exceptional facilities and the vibrant sporting culture of Dubai Sports World. Having played at the highest levels of international football, I can appreciate the quality of the infrastructure and the passion for sport that this event represents. Such initiatives play a crucial role in nurturing young talent. Moreover, sports have an unparalleled ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds, fostering camaraderie and mutual respect. Events like Dubai Sports World are vital as they not only promote a healthy lifestyle but also bring communities together through the universal language of sport.”
DSW also offers young sports fans the opportunity to hone their skills with nine sports academies providing world-class coaching, including Galaxy Blues Academy for football and Taal Basketball Academy with US college-level basketball coaches. The venue is fully accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
