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Whether it is motorsport action you’re after, racquet sports or bat-and-ball excitement, the UAE capital packs it all.

Here are 3 sports events coming to Abu Dhabi.

December

World Tennis League

A galaxy of top tennis stars has been confirmed for Season 3 of the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi this weekend, and tennis fans in Abu Dhabi and the UAE are going to be in for a treat at the Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22. Leading names descending on the UAE capital will include Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina representing the Game Changers Falcons, who returns to the UAE capital after lifting the trophy earlier this year at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open at Zayed Sports City. She’ll be joined by the exciting Andrey Rublev, as well as Canadian southpaw Denis Shapovalov and France’s Caroline Garcia. Other star competitors heading to the Etihad Arena this weekend include World Number One Aryna Sabalenka who will bring her signature style of power tennis to the court as she headlines the TSL Hawks, Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and Polish superstar Iga Swiatek of the HonorFX Eagles, and a star-studded Kites roster comprising Italian Olympic gold medallist Jasmine Paolini, hugely-entertaining Nick Kyrgios, 2021 US Open runner-up Casper Ruud of Norway and two-time Slam champion Simona Halep.

On-court action will be followed by a series of stunning musical performances. Read all about it here, and grab your tickets now to Season 3 “Greatest Show on Court.”

World Tennis League, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, December 19 to 22, from Dhs50. @etihadarena.ae

January

DP World ILT20

2025 will get off to a smashing start with Season 3 of the DP World ILT20, and the blockbuster tournament promises even more electrifying action from some of the biggest names in the sport. It will be held across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah again, and in addition to all the action on the pitch, could also includes unique opportunities for fans. With a total of 69 players retained for the thrilling contest, this one’s about to be a cracker for the third time.

DP World ILT20, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, January 11 to February 9, 2025. @ilt20official

February

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

This celebration of top global tennis talent will take place at Zayed Sports City from February 1 to 8, 2025. The third edition of the WTA-500 tournament in Abu Dhabi will feature 28 singles players and 16 doubles pairs, who will take to the baseline as part of a pack of leading global tennis stars that will arrive in the capital. In addition to all the great action on-court, you will also get to enjoy top dining options and live entertainment in the Fan Village.

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, February 1 to 8, 2025, from Dhs25. mubadalaabudhabiopen

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