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Sports in Dubai are the biggest source of recreation for locals. Tourists are also increasingly becoming involved in various sports events and activities in Dubai. International sports stars are regularly flown in to compete in major sports tournaments.
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Sports have become an integral part of tourism in Dubai. With the participation of glamorous sports stars guarantees the presence of their fans in profusion. One of the world's most progressive cities, Dubai frequently hosts friendly matches offering huge prize pockets. These sports events in Dubai are big allures for both players and aficionados of a game.

The history of Dubai has many references to the sporting culture of Dubai. Traditional sports like horse racing and camel racing have been an inherent feature of the culture of Dubai.

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As a metropolitan, Dubai has become a favorite hub for golfers from across the globe. With the sprawling up of numerous magnificently chic golf courses, golfing is now one of the most exciting things to do in Dubai.

The popularity of sports in Dubai has been augmented by the holding of major international sporting events like Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Rugby Sevens and Dubai Tennis Championships.

The Dubai Desert Classic is a premier event of golf in Dubai. Having witnessed participation of the likes of world number one Tiger Woods, Colin Montgomerie and Ernie Els, it is sure to grow from strength to strength.

Dubai Tennis Championships is a very important fixture in the ATP and WTA schedules. Men and women tennis stars like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Marat Safin, Maria Sharapova, Justin Henin-Hardenne, Martina Hingis, etc, have been regular features of this prestigious sports event in Dubai.

With the world-class Dubai Sports City being one of the most important developmental projects in the pipeline, the day is not far when Dubai would be declared as the sports capital of the Middle East.

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