Accessibility

At Emirates Dubai 7s we aim to meet the needs of all our customers, to advance accessibility standards and to provide an inclusive environment across our festival site, so that all People of Determination can enjoy the Emirates Dubai 7s at its fullest year on year.

TRAVEL TO THE VENUE

Emirates Dubai 7s is located at The Sevens Stadium, on Al Ain Road. Approximately 20 minutes outside of central Dubai.

RTA – Sanad card holders

Should anyone require personalized accessible vehicle transport, we can recommend WAM Accessible Transport LLC to provide accessible transport options.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING / BLUE BADGE HOLDERS

Blue Badge parking and accessible vehicle drop off is available at the dedicated Persons of Determination parking, which you can also find HERE on the festival map. The entrance is less than 50m from the parking zone and is wheelchair accessible.

Please present your Blue Badge(?) parking pass on the app if requested to do so.

If you are a VIP Hospitality guest, please following the directional signage for VIP parking, the dedicated PoD parking is here.

VENUE ENTRANCE & SECURITY CHECKPOINT

For General Admission ticketholders, the accessible entrance is located at gate 10 (main entrance). There will be a lane and security checkpoint that is suitable for wheelchair users.

For VIP ticket holders, the access point will be at the VIP entrance gate which has PoD accessibility and security checkpoints.

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS AND ASSISTANCE GUIDE DOGS

For those who require full time assistance, your PoD ticket includes complimentary access for one carer / assistant. For more information, please see Ticketing Policy.

Trained assistance guide dogs are allowed into the event. Please note they must be kept on a lead at all times. There are welfare stations (water and bags) for dogs around the site, you must clean up after your dog.

NB – Please note that this a very busy festival environment, with significant sound, sight and smell factors that can influence assistance dogs. All assistance dogs should be trained in and used to this type of environment.

WHEELCHAIR / MOTORISED CHAIR ACCESS

Wheelchairs and other motorised chairs are allowed in the event. Ramp access is available across site.

Should anyone require wheelchair or motorized chair hire, please contact XXX

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREAS

Accessible spectator viewing is available in dedicated areas around the festival. For Pitch 1 World Series Rugby, there is an accessible viewing deck located at all grandstands around pitch 1.

Spaces are on a first come first served basis.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

Accessible restrooms are available throughout the Festival, equipped with facilities designed for people of determination.

Accessible toilets can be located:

East Village
VIP
Cricket Pavillion
West Village
By soft play tent in Kids Zone
Next to WOD on 3

See Festival map for locations.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES

Emirates Dubai 7s is proud of its wide variety and selection of Food and Beverage options across the festival.

Throughout the festival there will be several food outlets and bars, including food trucks. These outlets will be accessible for all spectators. If you require assistance accessing the counter, please speak to a member of staff.

SAMURAI MERCHANDISE STORE

The Samurai Merchandise store is located in the main Festival Village, next to Pitch 2.

The Merchandise store is fully wheelchair accessible, and staff will be available to assist within the shop if required.

CRICKET PRESENTED BY DULSCO

Emirates Dubai 7s Cricket Presented by Dulsco is located at the Cricket Ovals (please refer to Festival Map). There will be a shuttle service operating from the East Village to Cricket, should you need any assistance with transport across the site.

Once at the Cricket festival, there are accessible toilets and food and beverage stations. The cricket ovals and viewing areas are on a level service and accessible for all spectators.

NETBALL PRESENTED BY NAKHEEL

Emirates Dubai 7s Netball Presented by Nakheel is located at the Netball Courts, next to the Clubhouse (please refer to Festival Map).

The route to Netball is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there is accessible of the courts.

VIP HOSPITALITY

The Emirates Dubai 7s VIP Hospitality area is fully accessible with lift access into North Grandstand VIP seating where there is a PoD viewing area.

Accessible toilets are available within the Hospitality area.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

In the event of an emergency, you will be guided to the nearest safe area. If we need to evacuate part of the festival, you will be guided to the nearest Emergency Assemble Point. Please follow the instructions of our security and hosting team at all times. If you are in any doubt or are anxious about what is happening, please contact the POD Concierge Team via WhatsApp on XXX, who will support you and provide as much information as they can.

Once the incident is over, we would aim to reopen the area affected when safe to do so. If, for any reason, you wish to leave the festival, please contact the POD Concierge Team who will direct you back to the POD parking via the safest route. Your safety is our highest priority.

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D7s tours

SUNFLOWER LANYARDS

Emirates Dubai 7s recognizes sunflower lanyards may choose to be worn by those with a hidden disability that might not be visible to see. Sunflower lanyards help to show that some extra time, space or assistance might be required.

If you are wearing a sunflower lanyard, a member of staff might ask if there is any way in which they can assist you.

DEDICATED ON SITE POD CONTACT

If you require assistance during the festival, please contact our dedicated On-Site Assistance Team via XXX on event days.