Three days of sport, live music, family fun and festival energy
If you’re looking for a big weekend out in Dubai, Emirates Dubai 7s should be firmly on your radar.
The Middle East’s biggest sports and entertainment festival returns to The Sevens Stadium from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026, bringing three packed days of sport, music, entertainment and family-friendly fun.
Last year’s event welcomed more than 88,000 people, and this year’s edition is promising even more reasons to head along.
Rugby fans can watch some of the world’s best sevens players in action as Dubai opens the HSBC SVNS Series 2027. The tournament will then travel to Cape Town, Singapore, Perth, Vancouver and New York before the HSBC SVNS World Championship.
But rugby is just one part of the weekend. The festival’s amateur sporting programme brings together six sports, with rugby, netball, cricket, fitness and padel joined by Gaelic Football for the first time.
Competitors can take part across different categories, while WODON3 and Rebound return following growing participation.
There’s plenty for non-sporty types too. With the UAE celebrating its Year of the Family, the 2026 event will feature its biggest Kids’ Zone yet, including the UAE’s largest-ever inflatable kids’ zone, plus a Ferris wheel and zipline. More family entertainment will be revealed in the coming months.
And once the sporting action winds down, the party continues.
Live music and entertainment will run throughout all three days and nights, with international headliners set to be announced soon.
Last year’s line-up included Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul and Fisher, so expectations are high.
For those looking to make a weekend of it, The Sunroom returns with all-inclusive food and drinks, shaded grandstand seating, prime sporting views, live entertainment, VIP parking and dedicated entry.
Premium packages also include reserved tables, table service and upgraded food and drink pairings.
27 to 29 November, The Sevens Stadium. Friday tickets start at AED 75, while Saturday and Sunday Day Passes cost AED 455. Three-Day Passes start from AED 595, with a Family Pass for two adults and two children priced at AED 1,136. Under-15s go free, while Sunroom hospitality starts from AED 1,925 per person. For further information, visit emiratesdubai7s.com
