Inside the new Danube Sports World in Dubai - in pictures

  • Inside the newly built Danube Sports World in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Inside the newly built Danube Sports World in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • There are nine padel tennis courts inside the facility.
    There are nine padel tennis courts inside the facility.
  • The centre features four Fifa-certified indoor football pitches.
    The centre features four Fifa-certified indoor football pitches.
  • There are also spaces to relax and socialise.
    There are also spaces to relax and socialise.
  • The cafe at Danube Sports World, where items can be ordered via QR code.
    The cafe at Danube Sports World, where items can be ordered via QR code.
  • The facility includes six badminton courts.
    The facility includes six badminton courts.
  • The badminton courts are recognised by the Badminton World Federation for their quality.
    The badminton courts are recognised by the Badminton World Federation for their quality.
  • The facility spans 100,000 square feet.
    The facility spans 100,000 square feet.

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