GULF OPEN CUP 2021

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR DUBAI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Welcome to The Gulf Open Cup Dubai’s leading Soccer Tournament for Junior & Youth Teams hosted every year during April. Located in the breath-taking Emirate of Dubai this International Soccer Tournament will welcome Academies, Clubs & Schools from around the world to compete in a fast-paced, thrilling environment while experiencing the Magic of Dubai.

Take a look below and start your Dubai soccer tournament journey with ISG Events!

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GULF OPEN CUP 2021

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Welcome to The Gulf Open Cup Dubai’s leading Soccer Tournament for Junior & Youth Teams hosted every year during April. Located in the breath-taking Emirate of Dubai this International Soccer Tournament will welcome Academies, Clubs & Schools from around the world to compete in a fast-paced, thrilling environment while experiencing the Magic of Dubai.

Take a look below and start your Dubai soccer tournament journey with ISG Events!

#GulfOpenCup

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ACCOMMODATION

SEE WHERE YOU’LL STAY

We don’t do things by half measures at ISG and neither should you! All of our accommodation options are designed to make you stay in Dubai the best you’ve ever experienced – We also have options to suit all budgets and preferences.

Your Dubai football entry package is available with a choice of 4* and 5* Hotels all located less than a 10 minute transfer from the tournament venue meaning there’s no waiting around or long bus transfers when it comes to the Gulf Open Cup!

Here at ISG Events we don’t think you should have to keep adding options to your tour package, that’s why we’ve included everything you’ll need as standard with no hidden costs!

Included in all entry packages are: Airport transfers, tournament shuttles, accommodation, breakfast, first aid, match officials and a dedicated tour manager to look after your group every step of the way.

4* City Centre Hotel

4* Hotel With Pool

5* Luxury Hotel

TOURNAMENT VENUE

WELCOME TO DUBAI!

The Gulf Open Cup will be hosted at the impressive Dubai Sports City Soccer Academy Complex in 2021, with 4 floodlit grass pitches, 1 outdoor floodlit 3G pitch and 1 indoor 3G pitch this venue is renowned as the elite facility in Dubai which makes it the perfect partner for an impressive Dubai soccer tournament such as the Gulf Open Cup.

It’s not just all about the soccer on-site at The Gulf Open Cup either, with Champs Cafe, Starbucks Coffee Available, PS4 Zone, Kickers Sports Bar & Viewing Balcony overlooking the pitches you’ll have plenty of options to relax and enjoy yourself between games while making new friends in this immersive atmosphere.

Located in the breathtaking Emirate of Dubai, Dubai Sports City Soccer Academy Complex plays host to The Gulf Open Cup in 2021. This world famous facility boasts some of the best grass & 3G pitches across the Middle East regularly used by professional teams such as Newcastle United, Swansea City FC, FC Rostov & Auckland City.

TOURNAMENT ENTRY

How to enter the Gulf Open Cup 2021

TOUR PACKAGES AVAILABLE

If you’re looking for a fantastic, fun and hassle free football tour then our full tour package option is for you!

With options available including 4* hotel or 5* luxury hotel accommodation, transport, meals and even a dedicated tour manager to oversee your entire tour many teams choose to let us do all of the work for them so they can relax, enjoy and focus on becoming champions of the Gulf Open Cup!

2 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGES FROM £199.00 PER PERSON!

INCLUDING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, BREAKFAST, WELCOME PACK, DAILY SHUTTLES AND TOURNAMENT ENTRY

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LOCAL DUBAI TEAM ENTRY

Do you want to represent your Academy, Club or School on the international stage at the Gulf Open Cup? Well now is your chance!

With limited entry spaces reserved for “Local” teams who are based in Dubai this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to fly your academy & the Dubai flag proudly.

To be selected for a local entry space get in touch today using our enquiry form at the top of the page and register your interest with one of our tour managers.

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RULES & REGULATIONS

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

RULES & REGULATIONS

AGE CATEGORIES

8’s – Born on or after 01/01/2013 (including 2014’s)
10’s – Born on or after 01/01/2011 (including 2012’s)
12’s – Born on or after 01/01/2009 (including 2010’s)
14’s – Born on or after 01/01/2007 (including 2008’s)
16’s – Born on or after 01/01/2005 (including 2006’s)

Dispensation Players: All teams are allocated x2 dispensation players per squad who may be up to 6 months over the allocated age cut off dates.

8's - Age Group Details

7 vs 7
Playing Field – Quarter Pitch
Size 4 Ball
No Off-side

10's - Age Group Details

8 vs 8
Playing Field – Half Pitch
Size 4 Ball
No Off-side

12's - Age Group Details

8 vs 8
Playing Field – Half Pitch
Size 5 Ball
No Off-side

14's - Age Group Details

11 vs 11
Playing Field – Full Pitch
Size 5 Ball
Standard Laws Of The Game

16's - Age Group Details

11 vs 11
Playing Field – Full Pitch
Size 5 Ball
Standard Laws Of The Game

Tournament Structure

REGISTRATION: All coaches must register their team arrival at the Tournament Control Point 45 Minutes before their first kickoff time.
GROUP STAGES: Group games will be points based progression with 3 Points for a win, 1 Point for a draw & 0 Points for a loss. At the end of the group stages teams will progress into the relevant finals tier based on final table position.
FINALS: Each team will progress into the Finals on Day 2 of the tournament with games being decided by the following – Most Goals Scored, Penalty Shootout.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY: After the final game of the tournament in your finals group all teams will take part in the ISG Presentation Ceremony where the finalists will collect their Medals & the Champions of The Gulf Open Cup will be crowned! All players/teams competing at the tournament will be welcomed up on stage to collect their participation certificate to take home.

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AWESOME EXCURSIONS

Dubai is home to some of the worlds most famous attractions including the worlds tallest building, The Burj Khalifa. To add some memorable excursions to your tour this year get in touch with your Tour Manager and let us take care of the rest!

EXAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY

16th April - Arrival

WELCOME TO THE MAGIC OF DUBAI! After your flight into Dubai International Airport you’ll be greeted at arrivals by one of our ISG Event Staff who will direct you to your exclusive airport shuttle taking you to your chosen accommodation option. A quick check-in process and your ready to enjoy some fun and sun by the pool as you relax and get ready for the best footballing experience available in Dubai.

17th April - Tournament Group Stages

It’s time for the Group Stages of the 2019 Gulf Open Cup at the fantastic Dubai Sports City Soccer Academy Complex! Your tournament shuttle bus will collect you in the afternoon and transfer to the tournament venue with plenty of time to register your arrival and enjoy the electric atmosphere of an ISG Event before warming up for your first game of the day. Once your games for the day have finished you can either choose to stay on-site and cheer on competing teams or transfer back to your hotel and enjoy the facilities before planning for Day 2 and the Finals!

18th April - Tournament Knockout Stages & Finals

Day 2 of The Gulf Open Cup will see teams progressing into their relevant tier of Final with every team still in with a chance to reach the finals of their respective tier. Teams will have the chance to experience the thrills of walking out onto the pitch inform of cheering crowds before battling it out to represent their nation in the finals later that day. Once your age group finals have finished make sure to gather all your players, parents & supporters in the Presentation Zone where the Champions of The Gulf Open Cup will be crowned at the ISG Presentation Ceremony with their Trophy & Medals. Every team competing at our event will be part of the Presentation Ceremony with Participation Certificates for all players & coaches competing.

19th April - Excursion Time!

After 2 full days of international soccer your team can explore some of Dubai’s best attractions such as the Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa or by cooling off in the waters of Wild Wadi Waterpark.

20th April - It's Time To Say Goodbye

But don’t worry, it’s only until next year! After all the fun, excitement and new friendships made your team will transfer to the Airport in style ready for your flight home. Dont want to say goodbye just yet? Neither do we! We can add some extra excursions to your soccer tour and give your players the chance to get that perfect selfie at some of Dubai’s biggest & best attractions.

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