View of part of the Fujairah Corniche and the Hajar Mountains in the Background

Monday, November 17, 2008

Kiwis Excited about Rugby Sevens Stadium in Dubai

New Zealanders reading today’s (Monday 17 November 2008) NZ Herald will look at a story about another Dubai construction feat—a new rugby stadium emerging out of near abandoned camel farms in the desert.

Read details of the new rugby complex to seat 40,000 fans for next year’s Rugby World Sevens and the beginning of the annual world sevens circuit starting on November 27.

Have a read about Dubai’s latest wonder in NZ’s leading newspaper:

Rugby Sevens Venue Emerges from Dubai Sands, NZ Herald, 17 November 2008.

Dr Geoff Pound

Image: Emirates Airline's Gary Chapman in front of The Sevens Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Grant Bradley at above link).