The Emirate is fast emerging as a premier attraction to top sporting clubs and stars from around the world.
The contribution of the sports sector to Dubai’s economy now exceeds AED4bn annually as the city emerges as a major attraction to top clubs from around the world.
Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, said robust infrastructure has shaped Dubai’s sports sector.
“The contribution of the sports sector to the national and local economy continues to grow, through attracting investments and creating more jobs for young talents,” he said in comments published by state news agency WAM.
He added that the growth to a AED4bn annual sector has come as a result of an increase in the number of national and international sporting events being hosted in Dubai.
Dubai’s advanced sports infrastructure, that includes dedicated tracks for cycling and running, in addition to the rise in number of sports academies and fitness centres, have also played a key role in the growth of Dubai’s sports sector, he said.
Dubai Sports Council revealed that around 1.5 million people regularly engage in sports and physical activities in the emirate while the number of people employed by Dubai’s sports sector has been growing significantly over the years.
