Spectators gathered along the promenade of Waterfront Market, in Deira, Dubai, to watch the Euro Cup Dragon Boat Championship on Friday and Saturday For the first time in its history, the race was held outside Europe About 100 teams from 12 countries competed for the coveted Euro Cup Dragon Boat Championship trophy Titans Dubai say a prayer during the tournament Spectators saw an array of colourful watercraft Asaroz Club head to the starting line. Drummers created a carnival atmosphere at the event Dragon Force show their mettle Masterpiece Dragonboat Team warm up before the race Trinus Dragons head to the starting line Dubai Paddle Club flex their muscles Heriot Watt Hawks represent the Scottish university’s Dubai campus The Hawks are ebullient