Welcome

As in previous years, the Mini & Youth Sports Festival is organised by Dubai Exiles RFC and Dubai Hurricanes RFC, and is sanctioned by the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation (UAERF).

The festival proudly brings together rugby, netball, and padel, creating a multi-sport event that celebrates youth participation, teamwork, and community spirit. We are delighted to welcome old and new friends, players, coaches, parents, volunteers, and supporters who have travelled from across the region and beyond to be part of the festival, and we hope you enjoy a truly memorable weekend of sport.

Each year, the festival continues to grow in scale and popularity. Previous editions have welcomed almost 250 teams and nearly 3,500 players, competing across over 600 matches and contests over two days and playing for more than 60 trophies. This growth reflects the passion for grassroots sport across the Middle East and is a testament to the commitment of clubs, coaches, and organisers to player welfare and development across all three sports.

An event of this size would not be possible without the generous and ongoing support of our sponsors and partners, whose contributions help ensure the festival is delivered to the highest standard.

Equally important is the extraordinary contribution of the hundreds of volunteers who give up their time to make the festival possible. Their dedication is fundamental to the success of the event, and we encourage all players, spectators, coaches, and supporters to take a moment to thank them for their efforts in creating such a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

We hope you enjoy a fantastic weekend of competition — play hard, play fast, and play fair. Please respect the laws of the festival and the decisions of the officials, and remember that the spirit of the game is just as important as the result. All participants are custodians of that spirit across rugby, netball, and padel.

We wish all players, teams, and clubs the very best and hope you leave with lasting memories of the Mini & Youth Sports Festival.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in attending the festival, please do not hesitate to get in touch. All enquiries should be sent to hello@dubaiexiles.com

Best regards,

The Tournament Directors
Aneel Sabir – Head of M&Y Dubai Exiles RFC
Darran Jenkins – Head of M&Y Dubai Hurricanes RFC