Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, is supporting two major sporting events by hosting them on Dubai Islands this month. The Roy Nasr Triathlon will take place on Saturday 21 January while the UAE Cycling Federation’s Dubai Islands Open Challenge race will take place on Sunday 22 January. 

Participants in the Roy Nasr Triathlon will compete in swimming, cycling and running in five categories: kids, super sprint, sprint, Olympic, and team. The Dubai Islands Open Challenge (by the UAE Cycling Federation) race will see Emirati cyclists compete in the men’s elite and under 23 categories as they race to qualify for the Alsalam race taking place on 4 February 2023. The planned routes will provide participants with scenic coastal views from Dubai Islands.  

With a commitment to building happiness and prosperity for citizens, residents and visitors, Nakheel is proud to support the health and wellbeing of its people and communities across Dubai. These have included encouraging employees to take part in a 400 million steps challenge as well as hosting talks on health and wellbeing for residents as part of the LiveWell with Nakheel initiative.

Nakheel is also sponsoring the fifth edition of the UAE Tour, taking place in from 20 to 26 February with stage 6, the sprint stage, taking place on Palm Jumeirah.