The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships run from 14 to 27 February 2027 at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud. The event combines a women’s WTA 1000 followed by a men’s ATP 500. Tennis fans can add professional matches to a holiday and watch the game from the stands.
Instead of television editing, you see the whole rally: players' movement, preparation for serves and pauses between points. We would choose this for visitors who want to watch sport closely rather than keep moving around a large festival site.
Choosing your tennis day
First decide whether the women's or men's competition interests you more, then look at the session schedule and stadium plan. If you are travelling for a particular player, wait for the current entry list and order of play: previous entrants and champions do not confirm the 2027 field.
For a first visit, choose a day at a convenient time rather than try to predict the finalists. Tennis enthusiasts may prioritise the tournament stage and order of play. A group with mixed interest in the sport should agree in advance how many matches to watch together.
The overall competition dates are 14–27 February. Check the organiser's current schedule for the dates of the women's and men's events and the order of matches.
The stadium and breaks between matches
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium's centre court has 5,000 seats. Tennis Village, with an exhibition area, is on the eastern side. Nearby, The Irish Village and Century Village have restaurants, which may suit a meeting before or after tennis.
We suggest avoiding a dinner booking immediately after an assumed final point: a match has no fixed duration. If you want to eat together afterwards, leave a gap. Check the organiser for tickets and the terms of your particular session.
Travelling to the matches
Once you have chosen a day, discuss a transfer from your hotel to Garhoud and back. Include the hotel, number of spectators and your session. Allow flexibility after the matches for the return rather than relying on a guessed duration.
Other winter sporting events appear in our Dubai events guide.
Sources
Facts checked on 15 October 2026.
