This is a nation which is serious about its sport. It has the enthusiasm, the climate and the facilities to participate at a high level, hosting a number of important international events.
Football is the number one national sport.
Dubai also hosts one of the biggest international rugby sevens tournaments. Golf has surged in popularity since Dubai opened the first grass course in the Middle East in 1988. A second magnificent grass course, with luxurious club facilities, has been added since. There are also several pitch and putt courses around the city. None however challenge the local people's passion for camel-racing and falconry.