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