Extreme Sports Expo is back and it gets bigger and better than the last. Thanks to a number of world records broken last year, over 10,000 visitors are expected every year.
Whether you’re a sport enthusiast or a neutral, the 120 action sports of Extreme Sports Expo will be mind-blowing! The motorbike stunt battle or the underwater shooting championship, you are sure to be amazed.
What is Extreme Sports Expo?
The Extreme Sports Expo, the biggest event of its kind in the Middle East region. The fifth edition took place on January 9-11 at Dubai World Trade Center.
Organised in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, The Extreme Sports Expo showcases products from big brands in the action sports scene.
The whole event consists of three events: the Dubai International Bicycle Exhibition, the Dubai Motorbike Festival and the Middle East Dive & Fish Expo. Ooohh! Are you getting excited?
Hear this out, the Extreme Sports Expo is held at the 8,000 sqm of space at the Dubai World Trade Center. This three-day event will witness markets, showrooms, business exchanges, and several new platforms and activities. Yes, that’s a big event and you should go!
Why is Sports Expo in Dubai worth a visit?
Even though it’s called the “Extreme Sports Expo”, it has a universal appeal. With the educative experiences, you will be exposing yourself to the latest technologies in sports while sharing ideas with like-minded people.
This is a place to bag great sports deals from brands such as local Divers Garage and Blue Waters Marine. There’s raffle prizes and dedicated areas for visitors to try their hands at some of the sports.
You’re still not convinced? Okay, it was a secret but… entrance is free for visitors!
What will you find in Dubai’s Extreme Sports Expo?
Divided into three categories, CouponCodesME brings to you everything you need to know about the Extreme Sports Expo.
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The Middle East Dive and Fish Expo
Date: 9-11 January
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheik Saeed Hall 1
The Middle East Dive and Fish Expo is the largest exhibition of its kind in the Middle East Region. Your meeting space for watersports enthusiasts. You can say hi to fishermen, freedivers, scuba divers, instructors, and marine businessmen from all over the world.
You can be a beginner or an enthusiast, this expo can be a thorough introduction into the world of water sports. Here, you will be able to surround yourself with the best brands and the latest innovations in the world of water sports.
You will also witness the International Underwater Shooting Championship 2020 Dubai. It is an underwater sports tournament, testing the ability to accurately use a speargun in a swimming pool. All that, while freediving on a breath-hold.
Fun Fact
Athlete and competitive freediver, Branko Petrovic set a new Guinness Book Record in the last edition. The longest breath-hold underwater of an impressive 11 minutes 55 seconds. Can you believe that?
Dubai Motorbike Expo
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1 & 2
Date: 9-11 January
Time: Thursday and Friday- 10 am – 8 pm, Saturday- 10 am – 4pm
Extreme sports Expo also has a separate Motorbike Expo. Visiting this expo means surrounding yourself with motorbike enthusiasts and professionals from all around the world.
The expo is set to expose you to the world of latest innovations and brands in the field of bikes as you immerse yourself amidst world-renowned exhibitors including Ducati, Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, and Aprilia.
Extreme sports Expo will also be hosting “Dubai Motorbike Stunt Battle”, where you will witness many local, regional and international stunt athletes going neck-to-neck to ace the game. The stunt battle has two categories, Sport Bikes, and ATVs. The participant who completes as many stunts in 2-minute rounds wins.
Fun Fact
Captain Abdulla Alhattawi, a member of the Dubai Police Force, Dubai Police Stunt Team. He is one of the top ATV stunt athletes in the world. He has set the new Guinness Book World Record for the longest Wheelie at an impressive 60km.
Dubai International Bicycle Exhibition
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 1 & 2
Date: 9-11 January
Time: Thursday and Friday 10 am – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Join the biggest cycling exhibition for the MENA region at the Extreme Sports Expo 2020. You will expose yourself to all the latest advancements that the world of cycling has been making.
From regional and international exhibitors to cycling clubs and bicycle demo area, this event has it all. Cycling is the most practical, eco-friendly and healthy mode of transportation. The aim of this exhibition is to bring the world of cycling under one roof in order to facilitate its growth in the Arab World.
Fun Fact
The UAE Cycling Federation was founded in 1974. It currently consists of over 5,000 registered cyclists, 16 sports clubs and 4 national teams. These national teams have won a collective 54 medals across cycling championships in Asia.
Have a great time! Remember to keep yourself safe from scorching heat. Be fit, be happy and most importantly, enjoy!
