22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026 · Cricket

Hotels for ILT20 2027 — Dubai

Name: ILT20 2027 — Dubai
Start: 2026-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-20T23:59:59.000Z
Location: Dubai International Stadium

In Dubai International Stadium running 22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026. 6 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About ILT20 2027 — Dubai

Franchise T20 cricket returns for another season, with squads built from a global mix of international stars and domestic talent. Expect boundary-heavy cricket played at a sharp pace, with cheerleaders, music and a festival atmosphere between overs. Franchise loyalties are still forming compared to older leagues, so the crowd energy has a newer, looser feel than at long-established tournaments.

Where to stay nearby

Most visitors base themselves in Dubai, just 10km from the ground, where the huge catalog of 449 hotels covers everything from budget stays to five-star resorts, with plenty of choice near the metro network for an easy match-day run. Sharjah, about 38km out, is a smaller and quieter alternative with a handful of hotels, suited to those who don't mind a longer drive on the day. Given the distances involved, a taxi or rental car is the most practical way to reach the stadium from either base.

Dubai — about 10 km away

Dubai is the natural choice for most visitors, offering the widest range of accommodation and the shortest journey to the stadium at just 10km away. You can reach the venue by taxi, ride-share, or regular buses in roughly 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.

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Sharjah — about 38 km away

Sharjah lies 38km from the stadium and suits visitors seeking a quieter, more affordable alternative to Dubai while still remaining accessible. A short drive or regular bus service connects the town to the venue, though journeys typically take 45 minutes to an hour.

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The closest hotels to Dubai International Stadium

6 within 3km — the nearest 6 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

Treppan Hotel & Suites by Fakhruddin

Dubai Sports City, Dubai

0.2km away

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FIVE Jumeirah Village Dubai

Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai, 118561

1.8km away

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Vintage Grand Hotel Dubai

Al Fay Road, Sports City, Near Meaisem City Center, Dubai, 392360

1.8km away

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The First Collection Dubai Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Street 1, JVC, Dubai, 215373

2.1km away

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Aloft Me'aisam Dubai

Dubai Production City, P.O. Box 485085, Dubai, 00000

2.3km away

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Park Inn by Radisson Dubai Motor City

Turin Boulevard Road 125/126, Dubai Motor City, Dubai

2.6km away

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History

The International League T20 arrived in January 2023 as the United Arab Emirates' first major franchise Twenty20 competition, sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board and quickly establishing itself among the world's high-profile leagues on the strength of its international star names and its DP World title sponsorship.

Six city-based franchises contest a short, intense campaign shared across the country's three international grounds, and the Dubai International Stadium is the tournament's showpiece, staging the final in every season so far. Part of the Dubai Sports City development on the western side of the city, the ground is best known for its 'Ring of Fire', a halo of around 350 floodlights that rings the roof and gives night matches a spectacular glow.

Gulf Giants took the inaugural title, with MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and the Desert Vipers all lifting the trophy in the years since. Warm, dry Gulf winters make for perfect evening cricket, and the stadium sits within easy reach of Downtown Dubai, the Marina and the beaches.

Records & quirks

The International League T20 was first held in January 2023 and is sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board.
The league is contested by six city-based franchises across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Gulf Giants won the inaugural 2023 title, beating the Desert Vipers in the final.
The Dubai International Stadium has hosted the ILT20 final in every season to date.
The stadium's roof carries a ring of around 350 floodlights known as the 'Ring of Fire'.
The ground sits within the Dubai Sports City development on the western side of the city.