Dubai Tennis

People of Dubai love entertainment. ‘Sports is an area, that has now become one of the best forms of entertainment. Resorts are coming up in several areas which play a host to several games that include tennis and golf. Tourists who visit Dubai for their vacation or a short period often choose these resorts as their destination, especially if it is the Dubai tennis season. Sports enthusiasts from all over the world, gather in Dubai during the Dubai tennis championship matches. These are usually held in the early months of the year. Dubai Women’s Open and Dubai Men’s Open are the two most popular tennis championships that are held and watched every year in Dubai. Besides this, there are several other championships that are held in Dubai, which provide a platform to the young and budding tennis players to prove their merit.

Location for Dubai tennis
Tennis is always associated with the Dubai Tennis Stadium. The stadium opened its doors for the first time in 1996 and since then has been the host to several tennis championships that are held in Dubai. Not only this, the stadium has been officially voted as the ‘Best Venue’ for 3 years.  If you are in Dubai and talking about any famous tennis championship then its location had to be the Dubai Tennis Stadium.

The stadium is probably the best place for tennis with its convenient location and services. It is located in Aviation Club Tennis Centre, which is quite a landmark. The stadium can be described as self contained. More than 5000 people can watch tournaments in this stadium seated comfortably. There are special sections also which are Sports world Media Group offices, TV commentary boxes, VIP area and Royal enclosure, Sony Ericsson WTA, ATP World Tour offices and also changing rooms. This stadium has indeed given Dubai tennis a new name in the world of tennis.

Tennis has become popular in Dubai due to several reasons. People of Dubai love entertainment in any form. They may not be playing the game of tennis but they enjoy watching the game. This is now believed to be one of the most popular leisure games. It is mainly due to this reason that so many resorts have come up with open spaces for tennis championships to be held. Such championships may not make news in the media nor the players may be famous, but these championships open the doors of several future tennis players, where they can practice their skills.

Future stars:
Many training centers have also come up in Dubai which provides training to the younger enthusiasts. These training schedules depend on the age of children and the duration for which they would like to be trained. Children are getting enrolled in these centers to learn the game and become tennis players. Dubai Tennis is fast growing and among the teenagers, this is becoming quite a rage.

If you are among those sports enthusiasts who love the game of tennis and are looking for an opportunity to spend time or vacation in Dubai, then visit Dubai during any of these championships. Dubai tennis tournaments are held many times during the year and through out the year. If you are not able to watch any of the major championships then check out the smaller ones. You will never regret your decision as these will be equally entertaining.

Ski Dubai

Can you imagine playing in the snow somewhere in the Middle East? Seems Impossible – Right? Well! It isn’t. This has been made true in Middle East, in the city of Dubai. Ski Dubai the first indoor ski resort of the region, constructed over an area of 22500 square meters. It may seem unimaginable but the place is indeed covered with snow, and that too real snow. Visitors can enjoy snowboarding, tobogganing and skiing, all at one place. A trip to Dubai is incomplete until you visit the resort and enjoy a few hours, before venturing out in the Middle East temperature zone again.

Ski Dubai has many things to offer for its visitors:

• You can experience real snow at any time of the year. You don’t have to wait for any particular season.
• Don’t get scared of falling sick due to the change in temperature. The temperature is comfortable and is usually maintained at a comfortable level.
• There are separate changing areas with locker facilities for the guests, for their convenience, so while enjoying you don’t have to worry about your belongings getting lost.
• There are instructors present, who will assist you in any kind of need. They are fully trained and highly professional.
• Those who love shopping can enjoy shopping at their retail shop at the Snow Pro.
• There is highly advanced ticket booking system. You don’t have to waste long hours to book your tickets.
• If you look for some refreshment at Ski Dubai, you can enjoy at the Avalanche Café and St Moritz Café.
• There are facilities of corporate as well as group bookings. So, whether you are coming with your family or colleagues you can make your bookings in advance.
• There is a separate kids party room for you kid who can enjoy some happy hours. Let your kids enjoy at their own in the party zone.

Enjoy the adventure:

There is plenty to enjoy at Ski Dubai. There are five runs which vary a lot in depth and height. There is a long run with 400 meters, which has a fall of 60 meters. This is truly challenging or the adventurous tourists, who love to glide through the various contours of the place. This is also the scope to test your skiing skills also. Where else would you get such an opportunity? Do not get scared if you are not the adventurous kind. You can still practice your skills in the special Freestyle zones. There are gentle and easy turns for those who are not so much adventurous. This is a rare opportunity for beginners who can learn skiing under the able guidance of instructors who are ready to provide professional guidance and help. This is the perfect place for kids as well as your parents to enjoy.

Timings:

Those who are in Dubai and wish to spend time in Ski Dubai need to know the timings in advance, so that they can plan their trip well. The resort is open from Sunday to Wednesday between 10:00 – 23:00, on Thursday between 10:00 – 24:00, on Friday between 9:00 – 24:00 and Saturday between 9:00 – 23:00. However, please do remember that the selling of tickets stops ninety minutes before the closing time. So reach in advance and enjoy snow in Middle East.