Your guide to dates, players and tickets.
Dubai is getting set for one of its biggest sporting moments of the year, as the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships return next month – and yes, you can still grab tickets.
The annual tournament brings some of the world’s biggest tennis names to the city, with back-to-back weeks of elite women’s and men’s competition taking over Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud this February.
The action begins with the WTA event from February 15 to 21, followed by the ATP tournament from February 23 to 28. Across the two weeks you can expect packed crowds, big match-day atmospheres and plenty of dramatic three-set battles under the lights.
Who’s playing?
Holding WTA 1000 status, Dubai’s women’s draw traditionally attracts the very top of the global rankings. Fans can look forward to seeing leading stars including current world number ones, Grand Slam champions and returning Dubai title-holders in action, fitness permitting.
The men’s week, classified as an ATP 500 event, will welcome a strong field as well, with the full line-up announced closer to the tournament.
How to get tickets
Tickets for the 2026 edition are already on sale, starting from AED 65, and are available through Ticketmaster and the tournament’s official website. As always, the earlier you book, the better your chance of securing the best seats for the biggest matches.
Where it’s happening
All matches take place at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud, home to one of the most atmospheric arenas in the region (and conveniently close to The Irish Village for pre- or post-match bites).
Fans will also notice an evolving venue – redevelopment is underway, including a brand-new 2,000-seat Court 1 this year and plans to boost Centre Court capacity by 50 percent ahead of 2027.
What to wear: serve centre-court style
If you’re heading to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, think Wimbledon energy… but make it Dubai. It’s courtside chic, polished but playful, the kind of look that says “I understand a tie-break” even if you’re mostly there for the atmosphere and iced lattes.
Channel classic tennis-club vibes:
- White, cream and soft pastels are your best friends – imagine strawberries and cream as an outfit mood board
- Linen dresses, pleated skirts or tailored shorts keep things breezy but elegant
- A crisp polo or lightweight blazer instantly adds “VIP hospitality terrace” energy
- Footwear? Comfortable but cute – sleek trainers or low block sandals so you can cheer without aching feet
- Finish with oversized sunglasses and a wide-brim hat for that effortless “oh, this old thing?” look
For the evening sessions, swap the day dress for a silky co-ord or jumpsuit, add statement jewellery, and you’ve officially gone from court-side cool to night-match glamour.
Think less gym kit, more country-club couture – and remember, the only thing louder than your applause should be your outfit confidence.
Getting there
The stadium is a short walk from GGICO Metro Station, and shuttle buses and park-and-ride services will run throughout the tournament, making arrival and departure straightforward even on sold-out days.
Two weeks, world-class tennis, and tickets from less than the price of brunch – February is shaping up very nicely.
From AED 65. Feb 15–28, 2026 | (Women: Feb 15–21 | Men: Feb 23–28) | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Garhoud | dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com
