The Sevens, Rugby and cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Sevens is a sports complex at the junction of the Dubai–Al Ain Road (E66) and the Jebel Ali–Lahbab Road (E77) in Ūd al-Baydāʾ, Dubai. It holds eight rugby and football pitches, six cricket pitches (three grass, two floodlit, three subkha), four netball and tennis courts, one basketball court and a grandstand, all floodlit. The main stand has 4,000 permanent seats, expandable to 50,000 with temporary structures.
The facility opened in November 2008 and quickly became the primary host for the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens tournament. Since its inception, the venue has served as the centerpiece for this annual rugby competition that draws international teams.
The Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens, a round of the World Rugby Sevens Series, has been held here annually since 2008. In December 2019 Kylie Minogue performed at the stadium to mark the tournament's 50th year. The ground also hosted the first HSBC A5N Youth Rugby Festival in February 2009.
The venue sits at the intersection of Dubai-Al Ain Road and Jebel Ali-Lahbab Road with ample parking accommodating around 15,000 vehicles. The location is accessible by car, and you'll find food and refreshment options throughout the grounds during events.
The main pitch has 4,000 permanent seats that can be raised to 50,000 with temporary structures. Ed Sheeran drew 60,000 fans on 19–20 January 2024, while One Direction played to 29,300 on 4 April 2015 and Justin Bieber to 28,544 on 4–5 May 2013.
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