subject: Dubai Rugby 7s 2012 Inspiring The Value Of Sportsmanship [print this page] Furnished with major shopping malls of glamour and trend for those who want to make use of the tax-free shopping, and beautifully scripted beaches for the more relaxed tourists, Dubai, home to the most famous attractions in the world, is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. The country has a high tourist population all year round many due to the major contributions by the iconic tourist attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Museum, Bastakiya, Jumeirah Mosque, Wild Wadi water park, Souks and its sandy white beaches.
Dubai has a rich cultural and historical background and has a variety of sporting events that supports the tourism flow all year. One major sporting event, known internationally, is the Dubai Rugby Sevens which will be held in 2012 as well. This event has been voted as the Favourite Sporting Event from the years 2002 to 2006, and 2008 to 2010 which totals to an impressive 8 years of being a top notch event in Dubai. With forty years of history, the Dubai Rugby Sevens has grown to be a world renowned event where nearly every rugby playing nation, put their rugby skills together with the aim of raising the trophy.
Accommodating six pitches and fifty thousand spectators, broken up into the grand stand, family stand and the rest with temporary seats, The Sevens, named after the event itself is the new home for the Dubai Rugby Sevens since 2008 and has a staggering 120,000 fan count within the three days of the tournament.
There could only be a possible increase in the electrifying atmosphere in this year's tournament as the defending champions, England, would try to retain their title and the massive competition will keep spectators riveted to their seats as they witness and cheer their teams on. Starting in the latter part of November, this year's Dubai Rugby Sevens would consist of sixteen international men's teams and twelve international women's teams. Considering the standards of these teams, anyone planning to attend the tournament is assured of high velocity and action packed rugby throughout all three days.
Rugby fans from all around the globe who want to witness this major event can find a Dubai hotel within the close vicinity of the Sevens Stadium with great hospitality and accommodation. Perfect for visitors who will be in and out of the hotel, Raffles Dubai, UAE provides superior facilities of a quality hotel Dubai.
