One of the region’s biggest and most-loved sports and music festivals is officially back. Emirates Dubai 7s has announced its return to The Sevens Stadium with three days of high-energy entertainment over the UAE National Day weekend, running from Friday, November 28, to Sunday, November 30.

Tickets are now on sale, and fans can expect a massive lineup mixing elite international sport with headline music performances across multiple stages.

Star-studded music lineup

This year’s festival is turning up the volume with some of the biggest names in global music. Reggae icon Shaggy leads the 2025 lineup, alongside Tinie Tempah, Sean Paul, DJ EZ and FISHER, the hit-maker behind Losing It and You Little Beauty.

• Saturday, November 29: British rapper Tinie Tempah headlines the Beats on 2 stage, while Sean Paul and Shaggy deliver a nostalgic performance at Frequency on 8.
• Sunday, November 30: Expect a full DJ takeover, with EZ headlining Beats on 2 before FISHER closes the weekend with a huge finale set.

The festival has a strong history of attracting major global acts.

Elite sport and family fun

Beyond the music, sports fans are in for a treat. The event will host 36 participatory tournaments across five sports, including top-tier rugby action featuring some of the world’s best athletes.
This year also introduces two new International “Super” Social rugby competitions for men and women.

Fitness competitors can look forward to the return of WODON3, while padel fans can join the Rebound tournament, both opening for registration soon.

Families will also enjoy the biggest kids’ zone to date, plus three stages of non-stop entertainment.

Ticket prices

• Friday pass: Dh75
• Saturday / Sunday pass: Dh455
• Three-day pass: Dh595
• Family three-day pass: Dh1,136 (2 adults + 2 children)

Tickets available at emiratesdubai7s.com

Bringing together sport, live music, culture, and family-friendly fun, Emirates Dubai 7s continues to unite residents and visitors for a weekend of unforgettable energy.