Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival

The 9th successive Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will be returning to the capital at the IPIC Arena in Zayed Sports City from Monday April 10 until Sunday April 23, 2017. It will welcome back the world’s elite to the recognised ‘home of Jiu-Jitsu’ for two weeks of gripping competition.

More than 7,000 competitors from over 100 countries will descend on Abu Dhabi to fight it out for world titles and a prize fund of up to AED 3 million. All eyes will be on the championship as millions of people across the globe tune-in to watch their favourite competing athletes battle it out on the floor.

The event will also see the return of the IPIC Fan Zone, a fun-filled free family festival atmosphere not to be missed. The IPIC Fan Zone includes sponsor activities, family events and interactive stands, making it the perfect family day-out. The annual raffle returns, giving the public a chance to win exciting prizes including a brand new a Jaguar XE Prestige 2017 from Premier Motors.