The Sevens Stadium is a premier sports and entertainment venue located along the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened in 2008 and owned by Emirates Airline, the stadium was purpose-built to host the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and has since evolved into a multifaceted complex accommodating a variety of sports and large-scale events.
Facilities and Features
The stadium boasts a wide range of facilities catering to diverse sporting and entertainment needs:
- Rugby and Football: Eight natural grass pitches, all floodlit, with Pitch 1 and Pitch 2 meeting international television standards.
- Cricket: Three natural grass ovals with turf blocks, all floodlit; three subkha ovals with concrete wickets; four turf floodlit nets; and two astro turf floodlit nets.
- Courts: Four hard surface courts suitable for netball, tennis, or basketball, all equipped with floodlighting and changing rooms.
- Swimming Pool: An 18m x 8m pool with depths ranging from 1.2m to 1.8m, available for individual hire and free use when utilizing other facilities.
- Grandstand: A main grandstand providing seating for spectators during major events.
- Parking: Ample parking space accommodating up to 15,000 vehicles.
Major Events and Tenants
The Sevens Stadium is renowned for hosting the annual Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, a key event in the World Rugby Sevens Series that attracts over 100,000 fans over three days. The stadium also serves as the home ground for prominent rugby clubs such as the Dubai Exiles RFC and Dubai Hurricanes.
In addition to rugby, the stadium has hosted various sports events, including cricket matches involving English county teams, Pakistani Super League teams, IPL training camps, and ICC T20 World Cup preparation camps. It also accommodates netball, basketball, tennis, track and field, baseball, and concerts.
Notable Concerts
The Sevens Stadium has been a venue for several high-profile concerts, featuring artists like Rod Stewart (2010), Duran Duran (2012), Justin Bieber (2013), One Direction (2015), Kylie Minogue (2019), and Ed Sheeran (2024), with attendance figures reaching up to 60,000 fans.
Location and Accessibility
Situated at the intersection of the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) and the Jebel Ali-Lahbab Road (E77), the stadium is easily accessible from various parts of Dubai and the surrounding Emirates. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from both Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Proximity to Sobha Elwood
Sobha Elwood, located in the Dubailand area along Al Ain Road, is approximately a 10-minute drive from The Sevens Stadium. This close proximity offers residents convenient access to the stadium’s sporting events and entertainment activities.
