The stage is set to host the first ever galaxy of former tennis stars in Dubai in the first half of November.

Former World No. 1 Bjorn Borg will lead an array of stars including Illie Nastase, Michael Stich, Vijay Amritraj, Guy Forget, Henri Leconte and Mansour Bahrami at the Legends Rock Dubai to be held at Madinat Jumeirah from November 8-10.

"We are all so excited about this event. All the seven players have confirmed their presence for this event in Dubai," stated Farbod Dowlatshahi, President of Delwood Consultancy Services, organisers of the event.

The Legends Rock Dubai is being hosted alongside the farewell concert of Phil Collins organised by Mirage Promotions.

The Legends Rock Dubai have linked up with Phil and wife Orianne Collins' charity organisation The Little Dreams Foundation which makes dreams come true for children between 4-16 years with special gifts and talents.

"This will be a world-class act for sure," Dowlatshahi said.

"Just imagine seven of the best living legends of the sport being in Dubai. It's a dream for anyone. The corporate sector will benefit and the genuine tennis lover as well," the organiser added.

The event is tailor-made for all. "In my opinion, senior tennis is a key event for corporate bodies as they realise how these past champions help bring the sport to the masses," Dowlatshahi stated. "It's an ideal event for families as well as aspiring players get the opportunity to be in the company of some of icons of tennis," he smiled.

Comparatively new to hosting sports events of this stature, Dowlatshahi said that he had made good use of the summer months. "We needed to get a lot of things in order so that we are not faced with any major hitch when the event date dawns on us," Dowlatshahi said.

The schedule for the three days has also been finalised.

Schedule:

November 7: (2 pm) Official press conference

November 8: (3-5 pm) Kids Day at Jumeirah Beach Hotel; (5.30-7.30 pm) Social Pro-Am at Jumeirah Beach Hotel; (8 pm) Gala dinner at Madinat Jumeirah.

November 9: (From 7.30 pm) Singles and Doubles Exhibition at Madinat Jumeirah.

November 10: (3 pm) Singles and Doubles Exhibition at Madinat Jumeirah; (9 pm) Partners of The Legends Rock Dubai invited as VIP guests to attend the Phil Collins Final Farewell Tour organised by Mirage Promotions.