World Skateboarding Tour in Dubai - in pictures

  • The two-week World Skateboarding Tour is taking place at Dubai Harbour until March 10. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The two-week World Skateboarding Tour is taking place at Dubai Harbour until March 10. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The competition is a qualifier for this summer's Olympics in Paris
    The competition is a qualifier for this summer's Olympics in Paris
  • The event comprises Street and Park Pro Tour rounds
    The event comprises Street and Park Pro Tour rounds
  • Hosted by World Skate and Arada, the competition features more than 400 skateboarders from 65 countries
    Hosted by World Skate and Arada, the competition features more than 400 skateboarders from 65 countries
  • There are competitions for both male and female skaters
    There are competitions for both male and female skaters
  • Previous rounds have been held in countries such as Italy, Argentina, Switzerland and Japan
    Previous rounds have been held in countries such as Italy, Argentina, Switzerland and Japan
  • Skaters practising their moves in Dubai
    Skaters practising their moves in Dubai
  • World title holder Gavin Bottger from the US during a practice session in Dubai
    World title holder Gavin Bottger from the US during a practice session in Dubai
  • Brazilian skateboarder Augusto Akio, who took up the sport at the age of 11
    Brazilian skateboarder Augusto Akio, who took up the sport at the age of 11
  • Asian Games gold medalist Hinano Kusaki from Japan
    Asian Games gold medalist Hinano Kusaki from Japan
  • The Arab world is represented by 10 athletes, including Palestinian skateboarder Aram Sabbah
    The Arab world is represented by 10 athletes, including Palestinian skateboarder Aram Sabbah