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GULF WINTER CUP

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR & YOUTH DUBAI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Welcome to the biggest and most global international junior and youth Dubai football tournament… The Gulf Winter Cup in Dubai! This leading Dubai football tournament welcomes academies, clubs & schools from around the world to compete in the breath-taking emirate of Dubai in this truly unique, exciting and passionate atmosphere.

Take a look below and start your journey to experience the magic of Dubai during its UAE Day National Holiday at the next edition of the Gulf Winter Cup!

#GulfWinterCup

Get more information about the Gulf Winter Cup!

GULF WINTER CUP

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR & YOUTH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Welcome to the biggest and most global international junior and youth Dubai football tournament… The Gulf Winter Cup in Dubai! This leading Dubai football tournament welcomes academies, clubs & schools from around the world to compete in the breath-taking emirate of Dubai in this truly unique, exciting and passionate atmosphere.

Take a look below and start your journey to experience the magic of Dubai during its UAE Day National Holiday at the next edition of the Gulf Winter Cup!

#GulfWinterCup

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gulf Winter Cup Tournament Details

Visit the official tournament website here!

www.dubaiwintercup.com

TOURNAMENT VENUE

Welcome To The Football Center Dubai Sports City!

The Gulf Winter Cup will again be hosted at the regions premier football facility and our exclusive facility partner, The Football Center Dubai Sports City. 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 and is the perfect partner for the leading Dubai football tournament welcoming international teams from around the world.

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 making it the perfect venue for Dubai’s most global junior football tournament.

It’s not just all about the football on-site at the Gulf Winter 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 one of a kind immersive atmosphere.

Countries Represented!

Champions To Date!

Players Competed!

Goals Scored!

ACCOMMODATION

See Where You’ll Stay!

We don’t do things by half measures at ISG Events and neither should you! All of our accommodation options are designed to make your ultimate Dubai football tour the best you’ve ever experienced – Tour packages are available with options to suit all budgets and preferences.

We have something very special for all teams competing at the Gulf Winter Cup with your players getting the chance to live life like a professional on one of our Gulf Winter Cup tournament entry packages.

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 Winter 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 ENTRY

How to enter the Gulf Winter Cup

TOUR PACKAGES AVAILABLE

If you’re looking for a fantastic, fun and hassle free tour this Winter then our Full Tour Entry Package option is for you!

With options available including your choice of 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 lifting the prestigious Gulf Winter Cup as champions!

2 NIGHT TOURS FROM £279.00 PER PERSON!

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

LOCAL DUBAI TEAM ENTRY

Do you want to represent your Academy, Club or School on the international stage at the Gulf Winter 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.

STAY & PLAY TOUR PACKAGES

If you’re looking for a fantastic, fun and hassle free tour this Winter then our Full Tour Entry Package option is for you!

With options available including your choice of 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 lifting the prestigious Gulf Winter Cup as champions!

2 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGES FROM £279.00 PER PERSON!

LOCAL DUBAI TEAM ENTRY

Do you want to represent your Academy, Club or School on the international stage at the Gulf Winter 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.

Get more information about the Gulf Winter Cup!

RULES & REGULATIONS

Tournament Information

All our Rules & Regulations are listed below, Check out our booking T’s & C’s CLICK HERE

AGE CATEGORIES
  • 9’s
  • 11’s
  • 13’s 
  • 15’s 
  • Youth 

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.

*For age bracket cut off dates please get in touch with one of our tour specialists*

9's Age Category
  • 7 vs 7
  • Playing Field – Quarter Pitch
  • Size 4 Ball
  • No Off-side but encouraged
11's Age Category
  • 8 vs 8
  • Playing Field – Half Pitch
  • Size 4 Ball
  • No Off-side but encouraged
13's Age Category
  • 8 vs 8
  • Playing Field – Half Pitch
  • Size 5 Ball
  • No Off-side but encouraged
15's Age Category
  • 11 vs 11
  • Playing Field – Full Pitch
  • Size 5 Ball
  • Standard Laws Of The Game
Youth Age Category
  • 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 Winter 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.

AWESOME EXCURSIONS

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

EXAMPLE ITINERARY

Arrivals Day

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 you’re ready to enjoy some fun and sun by the pool as you relax and get ready for the best Winter footballing experience available in Dubai.

Tournament Day 1 - Group Stages

It’s time for the Group Stages of the Gulf Winter Cup at the fantastic Dubai Sports City Football 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!

Tournament Day 2 - Knockout Stages & Finals

Day 2 of the Gulf Winter 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 Winter Cup will be crowned at the ISG Presentation Ceremony with their Trophy & Medals. Every team competing at our event will be a part of the Presentation Ceremony with Participation Certificates for all players & coaches competing.

Excursions Day!

After 2 full days of international football 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.

Departures Day - 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 tour and give your players the chance to get that perfect selfie at some of Dubai’s biggest & best attractions.

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