Dubai: England, South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand may not be in action at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens until tomorrow but there are still plenty of excellent reasons to head down to the Exiles today.
A long list of top rugby names are taking part in the nine social competitions with the International Invitational event once again showcasing the talents of players who could easily be representing their home countries instead.
Former captain and golden boy of South African rugby, Bobby Skinstad, plus Scotland's Kenny Logan are adding their considerable experience to the cause of Stefan British Heart Foundation.
Christina Nobel, last year's beaten finalists, are determined to go one better this time round with former England and British Lion star Austin Healey, Leicester's Leon Lloyd and South African great Marius Schoeman amongst their ranks.
St George Samurai, an England second team in everything but name, are also sure to be ultra competitive thanks to the presence of Tony Roques, who is on the comeback trail after recovering from injury, Bristol's Danny Gray and Charlie Amesbury, of Harlequins.
Marauders, meanwhile, boast Leinster flanker James O'Donovan and are skippered by former England sevens and Army captain Howard Graham.
Holders New Zealand Legends are expected to once again field a formidable line-up, as are Kentz Drifters, while the KooGa Wailers feature seven members of the Newcastle squad, which secured a Guinness A League win at Sale earlier this week.