Emirates Dubai 7s is one of the biggest sports and entertainment festivals in the Middle East. It has humble origins as a rugby tournament played by British expatriates. In recent years, it has expanded to become one of the most happening social events in the calendar.
In 2024, The Sevens Stadium in Dubai is playing hosts to the grand celebration from November 29 to December 1. Tickets have officially gone on general sale. To find prices, schedule, location and other major deets, check out this article.
Date: November 29 to December 1
Emirates Dubai 7s tickets pricing
You can check for Ticket booking on Emirates Dubai 7s official site.
- General admission:
Friday: Free
Saturday and Sunday: AED 425
People of Determination: AED 325
- Saturday and Sunday Pass: AED 550
Children 10 – 14: AED 115
Children 4 – 9: AED 40
Under Age 4: Free (But Registration is Required) - Special Family Pass: AED 1064 Saturday and Sunday
Emirates Dubai 7s sporting events
Cherry on the cake: HSBC SVNS series for 2023-2024
Dubai is proud to be the first stop on the prestigious HSBC SVNS series for 2023-2024 season. Since its inception in 1999, the city has hosted the 12 best international sevens teams every year at The Sevens Stadium. It’s going to be a fun experience on Pitch 1.
Rugby sevens noted huge success at the Paris Olympics 2024. Dubai is playing host to the first leg of the series at Emirates Dubai 7s. The DHL Stadium in South Africa is preparing for the second round on December 7-8, 2024.
The third and fourth legs of the highly anticipated series are scheduled to be hosted by HBF Park in Perth on January 24-26, and by Canada on February 21-23, respectively. The fan-favourite Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is confirmed to take place in March.
Details on the remaining series, including the Grand Final, can be expected soon. The series is a global celebration of rugby sevens, accompanied by great food, music and entertainment. HSBC SVNS is again going to fully embrace gender parity.
The male teams roster includes: Ireland, France, Fiji, Great Britain, Spain, Uruguay, Kenya and others. The female participating teams, on the other hand include, France, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Great Britain, Japan, Brazil and China.
1. Padel tennis
Essentially, brace yourselves for Rebound. It is Dubai 7s’ Padel tennis tournament, inviting Padel enthusiasts of all levels to compete on custom-built courts, besides enjoying full access to the festival. Rebound is truly the only Padel tournament of its kind
2. Fitness competition
Emirates Dubai 7s has its personal fitness competition and its making a return for its third year at the festival. Mixed teams of 2 males and 2 females are going to battle it out in a series of strength and fitness competitions.
3. Cricket
It is a short-game version of cricket and has proven to be a big hit among players and spectacles at Emirates Dubai 7s. The fast-paced Cricket 7s is back again for 2024. You can expect open competitions for competitive and social teams.
4. Netball
Believe it or not, Netball is a significant part of the Emirates Dubai 7s festival. The alluring music and entertainment around the 4-court netball zone lets players and spectators have a great time. The zone brings people an elaborate scope of entertainment.
5. Invitational rugby
Saving the best for the last – You are looking at the biggest mass-participation Rugby 7s tournament globally. Teams join from every corner of the planet. This year’s edition expects participants from 128 countries across the five sporting categories.
Registering to be a Rugby Pool Player at Dubai 7s
Players coming to Emirates Dubai 7s and not part of a team but are interested in participating need a general admission ticket, but they can receive player accreditation if selected by a team. Friday tickets are free but Sat/Sun tickets need to be purchased.
The interested players’ information is going to be distributed to all teams. If any team is short of players, it can select pool players. It is necessary that all pool players be available for all three days. But there is no guarantee that they’ll be selected by a team.
Deadline for applications: November 23
From November 27, you may register in person at the registration tent.
Emirates Dubai 7s music and entertainment
Prolific British rapper Stormzy is going to headline the festival on December 1 at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The artist is set to take over the Frequency on 8 stage to perform a series of his prominent hits such as Big for your Boots and Shut Up.
In 2024, Emirates Dubai 7s organizers have promised headline music acts on both Saturday and Sunday nights. The event has expanded over the years to include big stars from both the sports and music industry, such as Becky Hill and Craig David.
International and local celebrities are going to perform on three stages at the festival – Frequency on 8, Beats on 2 and Rugby Rocks. Besides Stormzy, other headline artists are also being announced. So keep an eye out for the official releases.
Mammoth music line up across three stages
1. Frequency on 8
Frequency on 8 is the headliner stage at Emirates Dubai 7s. Once the tournaments are done for the day, athletes and music fans are set to head on to Pitch 8 to enjoy a night of international music acts and DJs. Stormzy is set to close off the festival in style here.
2. Beats on 2
Beats on 2 is one of the most unique places across the globe to check out rugby 7s. The popular HSBC SVNS series’ first leg is happening on Pitch 1 and Pitch 2. This is the perfect place to enjoy live music from international DJs and experiential cocktails.
3. Rugby Rocks
The Rugby Rocks stage line up includes an international headliner in the form of pop sensation Sugababes. Sugababes Sugababes is performing their chart-topping hits on Saturday night. The line up on the other days includes guitar bands and tribute acts.
Other important information
1. Finding my Emirates Dubai 7s tickets
If you have purchased tickets on the official site, you need the Emirates Dubai Rugby 7s mobile application to access them. You can login to the app using the same credentials used at the time of purchasing the tickets. Once logged in, it is an easy process thereafter.
2. Transferring my Emirates Dubai 7s tickets
Go to the mobile application and select the ticket you need to transfer. Enter the details of the recipient, but ensure that recipients must use the same email address during the account creation process for the tickets to appear in their app.
3. Getting tickets printed or upgraded
Printed Emirates Dubai 7s tickets are not going to be accepted at the entrance. Please ensure your digital ticket is displayed on your phone. It is also not possible to upgrade tickets. No refunds are going to be made for tickets purchased for an incorrect day.
4. Getting a ticket for Friday
It is important to highlight here that Emirates Dubai 7s tickets are free of charges on Friday. But you are still required to get a complimentary Friday ticket in order to enter the event. These tickets are available on the official site or mobile application.
5. ID required to enter the sporting and music celebration
Identification cards are not necessary to gain access to Dubai 7s in 2024. But you are going to need an ID if you plan on purchasing alcohol. Gates open to the public at 7 am each day. VIP gates open at 9 am. The last entry into the site is 7:30 pm.
Emirates Dubai 7s Location
The Sevens Stadium is easily accessible from all areas of Dubai, and also shares great links to all other emirates. From the Dubai International airport, it takes just 30 minutes by car to reach. There are 15,000 parking spaces here.
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