National Day Weekend Round Ups - Emirates Dubai 7s – A Family-Friendly Festival of Rugby, Music, and Fun!

Dubai, UAE, November 14, 2024: Looking for an action-packed way to spend National Day weekend? The Emirates Dubai 7s has something for everyone, from rugby matches and live music to family-friendly zones filled with activities. Here’s a roundup of all the must-see events and activities to enjoy this weekend for family audiences and festival-goers alike.

Must-Do Activities at Emirates Dubai 7s This National Day Weekend

1. Free Family Access on Friday
Kick off the weekend with free entry on Friday, perfect for a family day out! Pre-registration is required, so head to the website to secure your spot.

2. Outdoor Cinema in the Kids Zone
Kids can unwind with a range of movies at the outdoor cinema in the kids' zone. Ideal for some downtime between all the sports and activities!

3. Fun for Kids All Weekend
There’s non-stop fun for kids with soft play areas, exciting sports masterclasses, and loads of interactive activities across the whole weekend.

4. Sunroom Hospitality Experience
For an elevated experience, grab a ticket to the Sunroom Hospitality area, offering the best seats and exclusive amenities. Tickets start at AED 700 – the perfect way to enjoy the event in style.

5. Music Headliners (press releases below)
Don’t miss international superstars Stormzy (Sunday) and Sugababes (Saturday) on stage, making the event a true festival vibe with live performances on Saturday and Sunday nights.

6. Match Schedule and Pools Now Available (press release attached)
For rugby enthusiasts, the full match schedules and pools are up on the Emirates Dubai 7s website, so you can plan your days around the games!

For more information, visit the Emirates Dubai 7s website - https://emiratesdubai7s.com/

Make the most of this family-friendly festival with a blend of sports, music, and activities at Emirates Dubai 7s!

Stormzy Unveiled as Sunday’s Headliner at Emirates Dubai 7s Festival Weekend

●    Multi-award-winning British artist, Stormzy, will headline on Sunday 1 December at Emirates Dubai 7s 3-day festival weekend
●    International A-lister will take to the Frequency on 8 stage promising an unforgettable finale night after the HSBC SVNS finals on Pitch 1
●    Stormzy and his crew will also take to the padel courts on Saturday, with ticketholders invited to spectate the game
●    Existing Saturday ticket holders can easily upgrade to weekend passes to catch Stormzy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8th November, 2024: Get ready for a Stormzy Sunday at the Emirates Dubai 7s festival weekend this December.  

Organisers of the most anticipated festival weekend of the year have today announced that global award-winning artist, Stormzy, will headline on Sunday 1 December 2024, bringing the 3-day festival to a spectacular close. Held from Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December 2024 – the biggest-ever Dubai 7s to date will wrap up just ahead of the UAE National Day holiday for UAE residents, on Monday 2 December. 

The British rapper and singer-songwriter will take over the Frequency on 8 stage to perform a series of his iconic hits such as ‘Big for your Boots’, ‘Shut Up’ and ‘Vossi Bop’, exclusively for the Dubai audience at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai. 

Additionally, on day two of the festival, Saturday 30 November, fans will also have the unique opportunity to catch Stormzy off-stage, as he switches up his microphone for his padel racket to compete against his friends in a mini tournament. Taking place on the padel courts amid the festival site at The Sevens Stadium, guests can head over to watch Stormzy, and his crew battle it out on the court. 

Stormzy is a multi-award-winning musician from South London, England. His three albums to date each finished at #1 in the UK album chart, with the former two subsequently being nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. In addition to his remarkable success in music, Stormzy is also a powerful advocate for youth empowerment and driving greater opportunities for underprivileged communities, particularly in sports. His football careers initiative #Merky FC, in partnership with Adidas, aims to increase diversity in sports management by promoting wider accessibility to leadership roles and emphasising the need for equal representation in the industry.  

Emirates Dubai 7s Festival Director, Mathew Tait said: " Stormzy is one of the biggest names in music and we couldn’t think of anyone better to close our biggest festival to date. The Dubai 7s is always a fun-packed weekend with something for everyone and there is no doubt that Stormzy’s impact will be huge for each one of our festival go-ers. Not only are we all excited to see Stormzy on the stage and on the padel court, but I also urge fans to stay tuned for more exciting announcements from us in the lead up to the long weekend!”

This year's festival promises a full line-up of A-list performances from a host of international and local artists and DJs, each set to create an electrifying atmosphere that blends sport and entertainment for the whole family. More headliners will be announced in the lead up to the event as well as more exciting news from the world of rugby, cricket, F&B and more.

Tickets are now available on the Emirates Dubai 7s website with an array of packages, including standard day tickets available for AED 425, or AED 550 for full weekend passes. 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.

For fans who initially purchased Saturday tickets but are eager to not miss Stormzy’s performance on Sunday, upgrades to weekend passes are easily available through the Emirates Dubai 7s app. 

Emirates Dubai 7s is the ultimate weekend of the year for 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

Scores of Olympic Proportions to be Settled at Emirates Dubai 7s

•    The first round of the 2025 HSBC SVNS will be the first time the world’s best 7s rugby players will clash since the epic Paris 2024 Olympic Games
•    This year’s Emirates Dubai 7s pools have been drawn - with old scores to besettled on Dubai’s pitcheson Saturday 30th of November,followed by the finals on Sunday 1st of December
•    ‘Family Friday’ opens the festival onthe 29th of November, and is free for all to attend, while fans can expect headliner performances from the Sugababes on Saturdayand Stormzy on Sunday
•    Reserved seating is available at emiratesdubai7s.com to secure best pitch views of the rugby on Pitch 1

Dubai, UAE, 7 November 2024: Organisers of Emirates Dubai 7s have today announced the pools andmatch schedule for the men’s and women’s rugby at the first leg of HSBC SVNS 2025.

On the 30th of November and the 1st of December, The Sevens Stadium will welcome the 12 best men’s and women’s international rugby sevens teams for the series-opener,in what will be the first matches since a record-breaking viewing success at Paris 2024 where more than 530,000 rugby fans attended, and tens of millions around the globe tuned in. 

On the Saturday, matches will be played on Pitches 1 and 2 with the top two teams in each pool, and the two best third-placed sides, advancing to the quarterfinals. OnSunday, fans can catch the cup finals (women’s at 19:35 and men’s at 20:11), followed by the awards presentation and closing out the weekend, global award-winning artist Stormzy will perform on the ‘Frequency on 8’ stage at 21:30. 

Women’s Tournament

Day 1 kicks off with newly crowned Olympic champions New Zealand taking on Brazil at 9:00am on Pitch 2, whilstsilver medallists Canada open against Japan on Pitch 1. The morning session also includes major encounters including USA v Great Britain (9:22), Ireland v Fiji (9:44am) and Australia against HSBC SVNS newcomers China (9.44am). 

Other schedule highlights include a repeat of the Olympic final between New Zealand and Canada at 16:07, France taking on

Olympic bronze medallists, the USA at16:51pm,and Australia versus Ireland at 17:35pm.

Men’s Tournament

Kicking off the men’s tournament on Day 1 will be the All Blackstaking on the USA at 10:06. At 10.28am fans can expect an all-South American affair between 2023 / 2024 Series League Winners, Argentina and resilient Uruguay. Following a hattrick of successive Emirates Dubai 7s triumphs, South Africawill take on Australia at 10:50. 

An action-packed Day 1 concludeswith the final round of the Pool phase where Fiji takes on the All Blacks, Argentina face Ireland and finally, Olympic Champions, France take on South Africa at 20:44.

Following an intense first day of rugby action, fans can make their way from the stadium to the ‘Rugby Rocks’ stage for the headline Saturday set from British pop band the Sugababes, who will be treating fans to all their noughties classics. 

Mathew Tait, Festival Director of Dubai 7s, said: “Drawing the fixtures we have for the first round of HSBC SVNS 2025 will undoubtedly deliver a lot of excitement for sports fans around the world. This will be the first time that teams have played at this level since the Paris Olympics in the summer, and with so many stars of the sevens to watch, it’s going to be another action-packed weekend!” 

As well as the elite matches, the Emirates Dubai 7s packedschedule also includes a number of Invitational tournaments to spectate. Across the three-day festival and just ahead of the UAE National Day on Monday 2nd December, there will be 16 rugby tournaments, 6netball competitions, 2cricket and 3 fitness tournaments, as well as 6padel tennis competitions, attracting nearly6,500 athletes. In addition to watching the action, spectators can attend sporting masterclasses conducted by Emirates Dubai 7s professional sports ambassadors from the worlds ofrugby and cricket. 

For those who want to secure prime seats for all the rugby action, the South Grandstand offers standard and premium reserved-seating options. Enjoy the best views of Pitch 1 for a weekend filled with sports excitement and guarantee your spot in the grandstand next to friends and family.

Ticket prices to experience the magic of the Emirates Dubai 7s start from AED 425 for a day passor AED 550 for weekend passes. Friday is free entry for everyone and kids under 4 also go free all weekend! For People of Determination, tickets are AED 325 including a carer. 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, plus live commentary and entertainment from The KOKO Show. Don’t miss out on the perfect spot for entertaining clients, teams, or groups. 

The full match schedule can be viewed via the Emirates Dubai 7s website and/or app, which includes a breakdown of the three pools and timetable matches for Saturday, as well as the knockout matches for Sunday. 

Emirates Dubai 7s offers the complete festival experience blending sport, entertainment and family activities into one fun-filled 3-day weekend. Whether a rugby fan, cricket enthusiast or looking for a great day out with family and friends, visitors can ‘Experience it All’ at Emirates Dubai 7s this year. 

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