Tickets
The National reports that sales opened on 31 August 2026. Friday entry starts at Dh75, Saturday and Sunday day passes cost Dh455 each and a three-day pass starts at Dh595, unchanged for a third year. Buy at emiratesdubai7s.com or in the festival app.
The programme
The HSBC SVNS Series remains the main event at the Emirates Dubai 7s. Gaelic football is new for 2026 and is described as the sixth sport, alongside rugby, netball, cricket, fitness and padel. Teams and format were not listed in the report.
Music: international headliners are planned for all three nights. The National's report said the line-up was still to be announced, while Fact Magazines lists Melanie C on Saturday 28 November and Jax Jones on Sunday 29 November. We treat the Fact Magazines listing as unconfirmed.
For families
The festival lists the UAE's biggest inflatable kids' zone, a Ferris wheel and a zip line, and festival director Mathew Tait said the family experience has been expanded again. No children's ticket prices were given, so check the official site.
Planning notes
The 7s finish just before National Day, so Dubai hotels are likely to be busy. Friday is the cheapest entry and a good way to see the sport without the Saturday crowd. Combine it with a week of events: SailGP races at Port Rashid the weekend before.
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FAQ
How much are Emirates Dubai 7s tickets?+
From Dh75 on Friday, Dh455 for a Saturday or Sunday day pass and from Dh595 for three days, according to The National.
What is the new sport in 2026?+
Gaelic football, in a seven-a-side format, is the sixth sport added to the festival.
Who is performing?+
The National said the line-up was to be announced. Fact Magazines lists Melanie C and Jax Jones, which we have not confirmed.