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Where to play football in Dubai
Tue, July 2, 2024
Fancy a kickabout? Dubai has an amazing array of places to play football, both indoors and outdoors. Here are a few of our favourite spots.
Fancy a kickabout? Dubai has an amazing array of places to play football, both indoors and outdoors. Here are a few of our favourite spots.
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Ahdaaf Sports Club
Ahdaaf Sports Club aims to encourage healthy living while bringing communities together. The award-winning organisation has indoor venues dotted across Dubai, with six pitches in Al Quoz, two in Al Qusais and a multifunctional sports stadium in Al Barsha. There are a multitude of options and budgets for anyone looking to arrange themed tournaments and leagues, corporate games and pitch rentals. Youngsters can also participate in the Ahdaaf Football Academy, which dedicates itself to developing youth players 'from grassroots to a professional standard – teams range from the under-sixes to the under-16s.
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Dubai Sports World
Open exclusively in summer, this indoor sports venue spans 25,000sqm within Dubai World Trade Centre. With six pitches onsite – three for seven-a-side and three for five-a-side, with an emergency medical team available just in case. Youngsters looking to improve their abilities can take their pick of football academies led by experienced coaches, or you can rent a pitch for friendly matches. Elsewhere at Dubai Sports World, enjoy a range of activities from basketball to cricket and table tennis. You can even grab a quick bite after the game at one of the many coffee shops and restaurants nearby.