Dubai: Dubai Sports World, a three month indoor sports festival, returns for its second year at Dubai World Trade Centre from June 8 to  August 31. In conjunction with Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Events and Promotion Establishment, and supported by the Roads and Transport Authority, the 25,000sqm multi-sports complex in Shaikh Rashid Halls one to three will be open from 8am to midnight and 8am to 4am in Ramadan.

Returning with football, rugby, basketball, cricket, futsal, volleyball and fitness facilities there is now also a new 660m running track.

The event will be free to the public for the first two days. But beginning June 10, those who wish to use the facilities need to register with the relevant partner academies. Every Saturday is Ladies only from 8am to 3pm.

From July 8-12, leading professional international, regional and local teams will compete in a football championship, where up to 2,500 spectators can cheer on their favourite teams. Another exciting feature is the Summer Sports Majlis where visitors can catch the UEFA Euro Championship action live from 8 June - 1 July, as well as other global sporting events that will be broadcast on full-size screens.

For more information and to book your space, visit www.dubaisportsworld.ae