ON YOUR MARK: Dubai Sports World Returns for Action-Packed August Edition

Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination, is set to launch its special August edition, packed with the city’s most loved sports, exciting new challenges, and immersive experiences. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the 2025 edition will run daily from 8 am to 12 midnight from August 3 to September 2, spanning over 25,000 square metres and featuring over 40 courts and pitches.

Sporting Fun for the Whole Family

 Sports on offer for 2025 include badminton, basketball, cricket, football, padel, tennis, table tennis, volleyball and pickleball, complemented by state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. This season, DSW also brings back its free, open-access gym, featuring advanced cardio machines, functional training rigs, and strength zones.

The expanded Dubai Kids World features multi-story inflatable slides and soft play obstacle courses as well as dedicated fun zones with retro arcade games, enabling parents to take part in their favourite sports and fitness activities while their kids have supervised fun and stay active.

Opening Day to Feature Dubai’s First Indoor Half Marathon

And visitors can hit the ground running at the August Edition opening day with the DSW Run IN–Dubai’s first-ever indoor half marathon, on Sunday, (August 3). Set in a fully climate-controlled environment, the race promises a unique experience for runners, complete with professional timing and cheering zones.

The DSW Summer League on Saturday, (August 23) brings together the best workplace teams in the UAE for an inter-company sports showdown featuring high-energy games and corporate team building at its finest.

Beat the Heat and Stay on Track with your Fitness Goals

Geared towards Dubai residents and visitors staying in the city during the summer break, the August Edition offers high-impact, quality programming throughout the month. With nine sports academies providing world-class coaching – including Galaxy Blues Academy for football, and with U.S. college-level basketball coaches at Taal Basketball Academy – DSW continues to nurture the next generation of athletes. From academy-led training sessions to court bookings and kids’ activities, seamless booking is available through the Dubai Sports World app with real-time slot tracking and QR code check-in.

 “Dubai Sports World has become one of the most prominent and important community fitness events in Dubai’s calendar. This edition, the event features enhanced programming and creates even stronger community connections – bringing together all segments of society from the 200 nationalities who call Dubai home.”

– HE Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council

 Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, said: “We
are excited to begin the countdown to the return of Dubai Sports World, with this special August Edition. Reflecting our commitment to Dubai’s sporting community, this year’s edition allows us

For more information and updates, follow Dubai Sports World on social media channels.

(Contributed by Maithili Bachani)

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