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People of the UAE are known for their true love for sports all over the world.
There are several types of traditional sports such as falconry, camel racing,
boat racing, and horse racing still draw spectators from all over the world. For
adventure enthusiasts, the UAE offers different types of desert safaris as well
as a variety of watersports like sailing, water surfing, jet skiing, diving and
snorkeling. In addition, the UAE offers world-class facilities for modern sports
like golf, rugby, and tennis to name a few.
Popular sports in the UAE include:
Camel Racing: Camel racing is an integral part of the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) culture. It's a traditional sport and is extremely popular in the Emirates.
Camel racing is generally held in the winter months from October to April, culminating
in the annual camel race festival at Al Wathba.
Football: Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the UAE.
The UAE has a national football team, which qualified for the World Cup in 1990.
Horse Racing: The horse has always been an essential part of Arab life.
The UAE organizes several horse racing competitions including the prestigious
Dubai World Cup. It's richest and one of the biggest horse race events in the
world, drawing participants and visitors from all over the world.
Golf: Dubai has emerged as one of the most popular golf destinations in the
world, hosting the prestigious Dubai Desert Classic and the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
The Emirates Golf Club, Dubai and the Abu Dhabi Golf Club are world-class golf
clubs in the UAE.
Tennis: like Golf, tennis is becoming increasingly popular in the UAE.
Visitors will appreciate world-class tennis courts in hotels and private clubs
throughout the UAE. Dubai also hosts the prestigious annual Dubai Tennis Championships,
which is an ATP and WTA event.
Watersports: Watersports are very popular among locals as well as tourists
in the UAE. Popular watersports in the UAE include sailing, canoeing, water-skiing,
water surfing, diving and snorkeling.
Other Sports: In addition to above-mentioned sports, visitors will find
a wide array of other sports including rock climbing, powerboat racing, shooting
and archery, polo, and bowling to name a few.
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