Top five family-friendly activities to enjoy all summer long at the city’s largest indoor sporting venue
Dubai Sports World (DSW) is back and it’s bigger than ever, with its best season yet of sporting fun spread across a whopping 300,000 square feet of pitches and courts at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
For the 13th edition of the UAE’s largest and most varied indoor sports destination, the action is not just on the 40+ courts and pitches, but also across a huge number of new fitness facilities.
From a dedicated gym area, complete with Matrix cardio and strength training equipment to an enclosed private fitness studio with a capacity for 40 people, DSW is offering the opportunity for everyone to focus on their health and wellbeing this summer – and also includes a wealth of fun family activities to enjoy.
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Here are five family-friendly activities for everyone at DSW to get stuck into this summer.
Beat the Heat at Dubai Sports World
Immerse yourself in the largest indoor sporting venue in Dubai at Za’abeel Halls and enjoy a plethora of sports, fitness classes, academic coaching, and an exciting range of activities for all ages. With new facilities like pickleball courts, a running track, and a dedicated gym area, Dubai Sports World provides the ultimate summer escape.
Academies galore
To break new ground at DSW in tuition and coaching, Dubai Sports World has partnered with 12 renowned sports academies, providing children aged four to 14 with exceptional skills training and endless fun throughout the summer. Children can try out the various academies that train at DSW throughout the summer, by visiting the individual academy page for registration and more info.
Dubai Kids World
Launched on 15 June, Dubai Kids World is a first for DSW and features a brand-new supervised soft adventure play zone. Let your children’s imagination run wild as they enjoy giant slides, bounce trampolines, miniature playhouses, and an arts and crafts corner. From monkey bars and arm wrestling to giant football pool and a retro arcade zone, Dubai Kids World offers an array of energy-boosting activities for kids.
Free Fun Activities for the Whole Family
There are plenty of free activities to enjoy for the whole family at Dubai Sports World. Test your skills on foosball tables, challenge your friends to a round of mini golf, or immerse yourself in the nostalgic world of retro arcade games. Join the excitement of giant Jenga and showcase your strength and endurance at the arm wrestling tables.
Visitors can also experience a unique twist on two classic games of football and pool. Using a giant pool table and a football, players must use their football skills to sink the coloured balls. Perfect for groups or parties or to challenge friends and have fun with this exciting game.
Meanwhile, why not get your heart racing and legs pumping on DSW’s running track? With a smooth surface and marked lanes, the track is perfect for runners of all levels.
Dubai Sports World Weekend Vibes Events
Weekend warriors can immerse themselves in the vibrant weekly weekend festival at Dubai Sports World. Enjoy carnival games, live music, captivating entertainment, and a wide range of fun-filled kids’ activities.
Enhancing the experience is the MANBAT Pop-Up Market, where visitors can discover a diverse array of UAE’s home-grown produce, child-friendly zones, tasting experiences, workshops, and much more. This event guarantees an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Dubai Sports World takes place daily at Za’abeel Halls from 8am to 12 midnight. Dedicated parking is accessible from Al Mustaqbal Street and visitors can also park at Za’abeel parking and the Exhibition Street parking.
To secure your spot on the courts, make your reservations now at www.dubaisportsworld.ae or by using the free Dubai Sports World smartphone app available on App Store and Google Play. Visitors can also enjoy gym packages with full flexibility from pay-as-you-go to full seasonal membership.
For more information on sports and leisure events, visit Yalla Dubai
