The rapid development of the Middle Eastern economies has meant the significant rise of ex pats living in places such as Dubai. Where you get a high density of ex-pats, you get both international schools and national sports. It has attracted considerable notoriety in successfully establishing international sporting events such as the Dubai 7's and the recent Junior World Rugby Cup as well as major golf tournaments and racing events.

As a tour you can stop off on your way to Australia, Asia and even South Africa. Alternatively a cricket tour can be arranged around Dubai and Abu Dhabi and Rugby is up and coming there; the HSBC Invitational is held for International Schools in February.

Also new to Edwin Doran is the tennis coaching academy in the United Arab Emirates, with 5* accommodation and numerous hours of professional coaching.