Registration is now open for the second DXB Snow Run. The event will once again take place on the slopes of Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates on September 17.
This year’s event will include a new five-kilometre race, which will be five laps around a course, in addition to the original 3km run of three laps that was part of 2020's race. It is open to men and women over the age of 16.
The inaugural DXB Snow Run took place in August 2020, with more than 46 nationalities competing in the event. The UAE’s Buti Al Nuaimi and Germany’s Pia Hansske won the men’s and women’s 3km races with the fastest times, respectively.
The 3km race had competitors navigating laps around Ski Dubai in -4°C temperatures while becoming a part of history, as the event was the first of its kind to take place in a desert in the summer.
To create a comfortable and safe experience, the venue will follow UAE government health and safety guidelines. Competitors must wear face masks at all times in the mall, but can lower them while running.
The second DXB Snow Run is being organised by Dubai Sports Council under the plan to popularise snow sports in the emirate, in co-operation with Ski Dubai. It is also working towards the goal of creating a diverse sports environment in the Dubai community.
Under this framework, Ski Dubai has hosted a number of events recently, including the world’s first indoor Red Bull Jump and Freeze on July 9.
There are also more than 10 events scheduled to take place at the venue, including national and international tournaments such as the UAE Alpine Ski Championship, UAE National Ski and Snowboard Freestyle Championship and the 12th Ice Warrior Challenge.
Tickets start at Dh169 and can be purchased here
Abaya trends
The utilitarian robe held dear by Arab women is undergoing a change that reveals it as an elegant and graceful garment available in a range of colours and fabrics, while retaining its traditional appeal.
The Facility’s Versatility
Between the start of the 2020 IPL on September 20, and the end of the Pakistan Super League this coming Thursday, the Zayed Cricket Stadium has had an unprecedented amount of traffic.
Never before has a ground in this country – or perhaps anywhere in the world – had such a volume of major-match cricket.
And yet scoring has remained high, and Abu Dhabi has seen some classic encounters in every format of the game.
October 18, IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders tied with Sunrisers Hyderabad
The two playoff-chasing sides put on 163 apiece, before Kolkata went on to win the Super Over
January 8, ODI, UAE beat Ireland by six wickets
A century by CP Rizwan underpinned one of UAE’s greatest ever wins, as they chased 270 to win with an over to spare
February 6, T10, Northern Warriors beat Delhi Bulls by eight wickets
The final of the T10 was chiefly memorable for a ferocious over of fast bowling from Fidel Edwards to Nicholas Pooran
March 14, Test, Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets
Eleven wickets for Rashid Khan, 1,305 runs scored in five days, and a last session finish
June 17, PSL, Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi by 15 runs
Usman Khawaja scored a hundred as Islamabad posted the highest score ever by a Pakistan team in T20 cricket
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm
Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm
Transmission: 9-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh117,059
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