Held over the course of three days, this is where world-class sports tournament meets a massive open-air music festival. And wait for it – it draws over 100,000 visitors every year. And is also home to intense matches, international concert headliners, and also a poses as a space for a fancy-dress fan culture.|

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Deemed to be one of the biggest events yet, the Emirates Dubai 7s will take place over the weekend in November this year and is bringing in some serious British pop and electronic club energy to the Beats on 2 stage. On Saturday November 28; the sportiest of them all, Mel C of the legendary Spice Girls will take to the stage with a great number of energetic dance, house, and club classics. While, headlining the closing night on November 29,  producer and hitmaker Jax Jones will step behind the decks to work his usual magic.

Besides the hit performers making their appearance over on Dubai’s most coveted platforms, you can expect a lot of newer additions to this seasons Emirates Dubai 7s. For the first time since the festival’s debut, Gaelic football has been added as an official competitive division. Alongside it, fan-favourite mass participation sports like netball, cricket 7s, and Rebound Padel are making a massive return.

Planning to bring your kids along? They’ve got that part sorted too. The festival is introducing a massive Kids’ Zone. Which means, families attending “Family Friday” now have access to a massive indoor toddler soft-play arena, a zipline, a Ferris wheel, and the UAE’s largest inflatable obstacle course.

When: November 27 to 29 from 7.30pm
Where: The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
Cost: From Dhs75
Bookings: emiratesdubai7s.com

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