Dubai is considering a bid for the next available Olympic Games. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler and vice president of the UAE, told journalists about a possible bid during his state visit to China, although he was not specific about the target date but said a study would begin immediately.
If Dubai bids for the Games Dubai’s Sport City, now in an advanced state of construction, would be the focal point for the event. The facility would have 25,000 and 60,000 seat stadiums with more on the drawing board.
The Emirate already hosts world-class golf, tennis, rugby and equestrian events and next year Abu Dhabi will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Rapid TV News reports that it has not been explained how the athletes would manage with summer-time heat approaching 50 degrees C., but air-conditioned stadiums are not out of the question.
