Dubai's Open Tennis Fever: 20 World-Ranked Stars Gear Up for 2026 Dubai Duty Free Open
7 October 2025
Dubai Duty Free Open 2026: Tickets, Dates, and a Star-Studded Lineup
Dubai Duty Free Open organizers announced that tickets for the 2026 edition go on sale midweek, with a limited early-bird offer delivering 20% off for the first three days and access to the world’s top 20 ranked players for just 52 dirhams per day.
The tournament runs from February 15 to 28, 2026, at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, featuring a 1000-point WTA women’s event over seven days followed by an ATP men’s event valued at 500 points.
The field is expected to include the top 20 players, headlined by world No. 1 Arina Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and teen Mira Andreeva.
As the 26th edition for the women and the 34th for the men, the venue is undergoing redevelopment, including a new 2,000-seat arena, with plans to raise the central court capacity by 50% by 2027.
Ramesh Sidambi, the General Manager of Dubai Duty Free, explained that the renovations aim to host global events, accommodate more spectators, and boost television coverage.
Tournament director Salah Tahlek noted that Dubai's elite tournaments have drawn tennis fans since the 1990s and have continued to grow, providing an ever-brighter stage for the sport.
He added that early-bird tickets will let fans enjoy three days of top-tier tennis and a preview of some of the sport's biggest stars.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, owned by Dubai Duty Free and under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has a storied history dating back to 1983.
Past editions have featured legends such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in men’s singles and Justine Henin in women’s singles, attracting fans from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas.
Images courtesy of KOOORA show the tournament’s star players and the evolving venue, highlighting the excitement that awaits fans when the gates open in February.
We’re all set for a new chapter in Dubai tennis, with a renewed arena, a blockbuster lineup, and a city that treats tennis like dessert—impossible to resist and best enjoyed with friends.
Note: Ticket prices and dates are subject to change; check official Dubai Duty Free communications for the latest updates.
And now for a couple of light-hearted lines to keep your racket ready: Why did the tennis ball bring a towel? It didn’t want to be served cold. Also: Dubai tournaments have so much spin, even the sun wears sunglasses.
