Twenty-one schools from across the Middle East took part in the British Schools Middle East U13 Games in Dubai. Courtesy Gulf Youth Sport
Twenty-one schools from across the Middle East took part in the British Schools Middle East U13 Games in Dubai. Courtesy Gulf Youth Sport

Podium finishes for Abu Dhabi schools at British Schools Middle East U13 Games in Dubai



Two Abu Dhabi schools secured podium finishes at the British Schools Middle East U13 Games in Dubai, which was held over three days and involved competition in athletics, football, netball and volleyball.

Twenty-one schools from across the Middle East took part in the event, the biggest ever field for the games according to its organisers, with students travelling from Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia to compete alongside seven schools from the UAE. Brighton College Abu Dhabi claimed first place, The British School Al Khubairat took silver and St Christopher’s School Bahrain picked up the bronze medal.

The event was staged at venues across Dubai, including Sports City and four schools.

If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.