The Middle East’s largest sports and entertainment festival, the Emirates Dubai 7s, is returning this year for an even bigger three-day festival of fun. In an international celebration of sport, music, and entertainment, the 2024 edition of Emirates Dubai 7s has something for everyone with its biggest line-up to date of world-class international athletes, A-list headline artists, and state-of-the-art hospitality.

The ‘weekend of the year’ themed festival is set to take place on the weekend before the UAE National Day public holiday, from Friday, 29 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024, at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Tickets are now available on the Emirates Dubai 7s website with an array of packages, including day and weekend passes, plus all-inclusive hospitality packages providing access to the all-new and exclusive Sunroom for the VIP festival experience. Standard tickets available for AED 425, or AED 550 for full weekend passes. Reserved seating and hospitality packages are available too on the website.

Set to attract over 80,000 attendees from the UAE and across the globe, the first leg of the HSBC SVNS 2024-2025 series, taking place in Dubai, marks an iconic fixture on the UAE calendar. The event upholds a legacy of both excellence and sportsmanship for elite and amateur athletes alike, with this year’s line-up set to include participation from 128 countries across five sports—including rugby 7s, netball, cricket, fitness, and padel tennis. Last year’s edition hosted over 6,000 participants and 560 teams of all levels and ages from 32 countries.

Guests can look forward to an array of sports action, including the cricket tournament presented by Dulsco, which continues to expand annually, drawing in amateur teams from across the UAE and the Middle East. Additionally, the netball tournament, presented by Nakheel Community Management, is another major component of the festival, with its newly renovated 4-court netball zone providing players and spectators with a whole host of entertainment. The Emirates Dubai 7s will also showcase the third edition of its very own fitness competition, WODON3, featuring mixed teams going head-to-head in strength and fitness workouts. Rebound, Dubai 7s’ very own padel tennis tournament will make another return, inviting padel enthusiasts of all levels to compete on custom-built courts while enjoying full weekend access to the festival.

Amidst all the sports action, this year’s spectacle will feature an incredible line-up of global and local A-list headline artists performing across the whole weekend. Catch live performances across all three iconic stages—Rugby Rocks, Beats on 2, and Frequency on 8. While the full 2024 line-up will be announced soon, previous years have seen the likes of Kylie Minogue, Craig David, Artful Dodger, and Becky Hill. For families, the weekend is free for children under four, and this year, Emirates Dubai 7s presents its biggest kids’ zone to date. Expect festival-themed activities galore, as well as a range of F&B outlets, including Pret a Manger, Costa, plus loads more soon to be announced.

Meanwhile, fans looking to enjoy a state-of-the-art hospitality experience can take in the action from the all-new Sunroom, with up to two days of all-inclusive VIP treatment, free-flowing F&B options, and a premium view of Pitch 1 from the North Grandstand. Don’t miss out on the perfect entertaining spot for clients, teams, or groups.

Emirates Dubai 7s Festival Director Mathew Tait said: “We are thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale today for the biggest-ever ED7s, with the festival kicking off over the UAE National Day weekend.

With even more on offer this year—from cricket to padel to headline artist performances—we look forward to welcoming back sports fans, fitness enthusiasts, music and festival lovers, and of course, the whole family for a full festival of exciting activities. This year is about experiencing it all and making the most of the long weekend.”

World Rugby Sevens General Manager Sam Pinder said: “The Emirates Dubai 7s has a long legacy of producing an incredible spectacle both on and off the pitch, engaging both local and international fans throughout the weekend.

Following the success of an incredible Olympics, we look forward to another year of the HSBC SVNS kicking off in Dubai, celebrating world class rugby among a festival of elite and amateur sports, music, food, and family experiences. We are excited to reunite with existing fans of the sport and attract new interest from around the globe as we head to Dubai this December.”

Emirates Dubai 7s is the ultimate weekend of the year for Dubai residents, holidaymakers, and music and sports fans from across the world. Emirates Dubai 7s is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees, with strict health and safety measures in place.

For more information on tickets for this year’s event, visit emiratesdubai7s.com