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Ancient sports like camel racing and falconry have always been popular in Dubai. In recent times, the sporting scene in Dubai has evolved due to the increasing number of ex-pats and visitors from around the world. Whether it’s attending major international sporting events, or playing for leisure, you won’t have to go far to enjoy your favourite sports. The beauty of being a spectator or taking part in sports in Dubai is that the scorching heat doesn’t need to affect the surface of the game. We’ll give you a run-down of some of the most popular sports in Dubai that can be played on artificial grass.

Football Sports Grass

What can be better than playing the beautiful game in a beautiful city like Dubai? The icing on the cake is that playing football on artificial grass makes ball control even smoother and provides a more comfy experience for players. Forget about the rough and gritty turf that was used in the 1990s. Our artificial grass not only looks like the real deal but it’s practical as well. There’s no slipping and sliding as our synthetic grass increases the grip on studded boots. If you doubt the suitability of artificial grass for your football pitch in Dubai, just take a leaf out of FIFA’s book. The international governing body of football endorses the use of artificial turf.

Rugby Sports Grass

It’s hard to deny the growing popularity of rugby in Dubai. The Dubai Rugby Sevens is one of the major events on the rugby calendar. Local Rugby Clubs are also getting in on the act to cater to those who want to play rugby on a casual or semi-professional basis. With all the rough and tumble involved in rugby, it’s only natural to expect the play surface to be tough and durable. That’s where artificial grass comes in. We provide artificial grass from the Rhino-Turf range. It’s ideal to hold up under high and repeated impact, whilst also being easy on the players when they dive for the ball.

Cricket Sports Grass

Head over to Dubai Sports City if you want to see your favourite international cricket team compete. Why not join a cricket team in one of the many clubs in Dubai? If you’re really passionate about the sport, then think about having your very own cricket pitch in your back yard. Although finding the most suitable artificial grass to play cricket in Dubai isn’t easy, we’ve risen to the challenge. Our synthetic grass is durable even in areas of the pitch that’s prone to a high-level of wear and tear.

Tennis Sports Grass

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is a must for tennis enthusiasts. Watch the likes of Roger Federer, Venus and Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and other greats battle it out to become the champion. Do you fancy picking up a tennis racket to perfect your skills? You’ll be spoilt for choice by the amount of private tennis clubs and hotels where you can have a tennis match. Although different types of tennis courts require distinctive artificial grass, we’re able to cater to all of your requirements. Playing tennis on synthetic grass in Dubai is ideal for both outdoor and indoor courts. The hot sun won’t result in scorched grass and in the unlikely event of rain, play can resume pretty quickly on synthetic grass.

Golf Sports Grass

Playing on a world-renowned golf course in Dubai is one of life’s greatest pleasures for any golfing fan. Dubai has gained an enviable reputation for having some of the best golf courses in the world. The breathtaking clubhouses are only upstaged by the stunning greenery. This greenery can be achieved by using artificial grass. Don’t be fooled into thinking that synthetic grass only has good looks. Oh no, when carefully installed, it can provide a consistency and quality to rival natural grass. Artificial grass on golf courses in Dubai can also cut-down on maintenance costs. Whether it’s for a major golf club, a garden putting green and everything in between, our full range of artificial grass products for golf will get you sorted.

To begin with, it might seem like playing sports on artificial grass is no substitute for playing on real grass. We’ve showed you why you should think about using synthetic grass as a better alternative. Check-out our artificial grass for sports and you’ll be amazed at the durability and ease of maintenance. Who knows, the consistent quality of our artificial grass might even help you to raise your game.

The heated debate regarding the benefits of natural grass compared to artificial sports grass has been stirring for years now. Nobody can say that Dubai residents don’t take their favorite sports seriously! From football to rugby to hockey, every sport played on a field relies upon a solid grass surface.

While each opposing side of the grass-or-turf controversy has made its own valid points over the years, new technological developments recently helped to declare artificial sports grass in Dubai as the clear winner in sports surface management.

Artificial grass defined

Artificial grass, also known as synthetic turf and artificial sports grass and astroturf, is a grass-like surface created out of synthetic fibers. It’s most popularly used on football pitches where it provides a playing surface available year-round, come rain or shine. From afar it’s impossible to distinguish between natural grass and turf, but close-up the precise uniformity of turf becomes clear.

The History of Artificial Turf

How did the sports industry begin making the conversion from natural grass to artificial grass and when did it become so popular in Dubai? The transition famously began in the Houston, Texas Astrodome field in 1965. As the world’s first domed stadium, it took a bit of trial and error to discover that the dome couldn’t remain transparent- to provide the grass with sunlight- without also causing a glare that interfered with the players’ vision. The roof was painted to minimize glare, and it didn’t take long for the grass on the field to wither and die.

Rather than admitting defeat, the stadium owners and engineers opted to utilize the first ever artificial playing surface which eliminated the need for natural sunshine inside the dome. This green carpet made of nylon fibers was a far cry from the sophisticated turf commonly installed today, but it rang in a new era of possibilities. Today, the third generation of artificial sports grass here in Dubai is more technologically advanced than ever and it offers a host of benefits for players, spectators, and even the maintenance team as well.

Superior Performance

More than anything else, artificial grass is durable. Unlike natural grass fields in Dubai which can’t sustain more than 3 or 4 days of use per week and are always closed after heavy rain, artificial grass fields in Dubai possess strategic drainage systems that make them available all year round. Increased playability means more access for all sportsmen and women eager to practice and play their favorite sports.

Synthetic fields are also reliably smooth and free of the potholes and dips that are inevitable after heavy play on natural grass. Since artificial sports grass doesn’t warp or break during use, players are much less likely to trip or lose balance and sustain an injury. This improved safety provides crucial reassurance to the worried parents of young athletes while also preventing damages that could undermine the success of a professional football team in Dubai.

Not only this, but the design of artificial sports grass allows for more secure footing, which helps athletes turn and stop with impressive precision. With optimal shock pad absorption and injury protection, athletes can truly perform at their very best when artificial grass, not natural grass, is under their feet.

Environmentally Sound

Believe it or not, artificial sports grass is incredibly friendly to the environment- dramatically more so than natural grass! According to Penn State University in the United States the upkeep of a natural grass football field is exceedingly demanding on environmental resources.

Mowing must occur as soon as the grass reaches ¾ of an inch above the mowing height, and sprinklers should run until water has penetrated a full six inches into the grass. Full aeration and fertilization both occur two or three times per year on natural grass fields to reverse the compacted soil damage, prevent weeds, and maintain the grass’ nutrients. Of course, chemical treatments also occur regularly for weed control.

Artificial sports grass, on the other hand, does not require sunlight, watering, or fertilizer. That’s more than 500,000 gallons of water saved per year in Dubai when the transfer is made to artificial sports grass! Many synthetic turf adversaries will try to claim that the use of rubber infill damages the environment, but most rubber actually comes from recycled tires that otherwise would have been stuffed into landfills for the rest of eternity.
Best of all, when an artificial turf surface has reached the end of its life, it doesn’t need to just be uninstalled and thrown away. Every turf component can either be reused or recycled: The synthetic grass itself finds a new home in another field or is repurposed into resin pellets, and the sand and rubber infill is recycled into a new artificial grass surface.

Lower Costs and Maintenance

As is proven through the many environmental benefits of artificial grass its maintenance is dramatically less demanding than natural grass. Though initial installation is more expensive, the lower long term maintenance costs ultimately result in large savings. Synthetic sports fields usually pay for themselves within four years in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, which is a highly cost-effective investment considering that astroturf is meant to last 10 years or more.

The brushing and light watering (cleaning) required for artificial sports grass costs significantly less than the thousands upon thousands of dirhams needed for the water, fertilizer, mowing, and seeding of regular grass.

The Common Arguments Against Turf… And Why They Are Wrong

Most artificial turf opponents cite concerns about the synthetic turf’s safety, but recent studies from credible sources have officially validated it through multi-year studies that artificial turf fields show no elevated health risks and do not contribute to any public health concerns.

Lead is another major sticking point, with many critics claiming that lead levels in artificial sports turf will lead players to experience neurological damage. In more than 40 years of use, there has never been an instance of human illness as a direct proven result of synthetic turf. This non-issue surfaced in 2008 when a few turf fields in the States tested with elevated levels of lead which ended up occurring because the lead chromate used to promote colorfastness hadn’t been encapsulated. The problem was immediately resolved and the artificial turf safety was reasserted only a few months later.

Clearly, the benefits of artificial sports grass over standard grass are various and far-reaching. From recreational football league fields to FIFA approved stadiums, sports grass can transform any sporting experience and save valuable money and resources in the process.

Easigrass builds an artificial grass pitch for The British School in Muscat

In December 2015 the Easigrass Team descended, from Dubai, into Muscat, Oman to begin the installation of an artificial grass football pitch for the British School Muscat. Bas Lodewijkx, on of the most highly respected Installers in the Industry stepped onto the concrete deck of the British School ready to begin the installation.

Rhino-Turf by Easigrass™

 

The product chosen by the British School was from the Rhino-Turf (An Easigrass Group Company) VT Range, the VT32. The VT range is a world class range products; it’s extremely resilient and hard wearing yet silky smooth to the touch and has a thick, dense Root-zone built into the synthetic turf. The VT32 is one of the shortest products in the VT range at 32mm; it was chosen as it is suitable for both hockey and football. If the artificial grass was any longer, for example the VT40 (40 mm), it would be too long to play hockey on and the ball wouldn’t roll.

Underneath the artificial grass we used a 12mm closed cell shock pad to improve safety, comfort and performance. Without the shock pad the children would risk injury as the synthetic turf would be directly on top of the hard concrete.

 

The shock pad was rolled out followed by the turf and the seams immaculately cut in. At this stage the top deck is one huge green carpet. Now it’s time for the lines. With great precision all the lines, hockey and football, were cut into the turf.

So the turf is down, next comes the sand and rubber infill. The giant 1 tonne bags were craned up onto the platform where they were opened into the spreader. The sand is an extremely important part of the whole turf system. The sand falls deep into the pile of the grass and gives the pitch its stability. Without the sand the grass could easily lift up and potentially lift off in very high winds. The sand we use is an imported sand called silica sand; its properties make it the prefect material to stabilise the base. After the sand comes the rubber infill. In this case we used recycled EPDM. Normally, in the UAE, GCC and Dubai companies use SBR rubber which is made from recycled tyres. We don’t use SBR as it can smell, especially when the temperature reaches 50 Degrees. EPDM does not smell so it was our choice for this sports field.

Lastly, now that the infill is in, the artificial grass system is brushed and groomed so that the infill is evenly spread throughout the pitch.

Have a look at this video to see the first time the pitch was used by the kids at the British School.

http://youtu.be/PwTQddKLXLk

Easigrass have offices in Dubai, London and South Africa.
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Maintaining an Artificial grass lawn in Dubai

Once you’ve invested in a high quality Easigrass artificial grass lawn in Dubai, you’ll want to keep it looking its very best. There are some dos and don’ts if you want to keep it in the fabulous condition in which it was installed.

The most simple form of maintenance is sweeping your artificial grass with a stiff broom. At least once a month, use a stiff bristle brush to sweep your lawn in several different directions. Not only will this remove any surface dirt and dust you’ll also be ensuring that each blade of artificial grass is kept upright and not standing back up straight again. As with all artificial grass products over time there will flatten slightly, this is very normal with a Dubai artificial grass lawn but regular brushing can slow this down quite considerably.

If animals are walking across your artificial grass lawn in Dubai then you’ll need to be quite vigilant and make sure that any mess on the surface is cleaned up straight away. First of all you need to remove and solid debris, then water can be sprayed or poured over the area to rinse away any residual mess. If you have a dog or cat that likes to use the artificial grass lawn as their ‘spot’ then you need to keep the grass rinsed to prevent any build up of urine and therefore smell. If you’ve got a more stubborn stain, some household detergent such as a weak solution of washing up liquid applied with a stiff brush should remove it.

Here’s a helpful guide to keep your artificial grass lawn in Dubai looking its best:

• Use detergent and water on: Milk, tomato sauce, soft drinks, alcohol, butter coffee, tea, ice cream, blood, fruit juice, mustard.
• Use mineral spirits (very sparingly) on: Suntan lotion, cooking oil, grease, nail polish, ink, shoe polish.
• Try to protect your lawn from crushing. The blades of the artificial grass lawn can be very easily compressed by garden furniture, such as tables and chairs, so try to keep those on patio areas, and not your artificial lawn.
• Naked flames and other heat sources are definitely not something which should be near your artificial lawn. Cigarettes and cigars can cause irreparable damage. The same applies to barbecues or fireworks, which also carry a risk of heat damage to the artificial grass.
• Artificial lawns are not an appropriate surface for DIY activities. If you’re painting walls or fences around your artificial lawn, treat it in the same way you would a floor surface in your home by covering it to stop paint drips or spills getting on to it.
• Adhesives of any sort, such as glue or chewing gum, can be disastrous for artificial lawns, sticking the blades together, and are notoriously difficult to remove.
• Beware of broken glass. Not only is it dangerous to you, but it can cut the fibres of your artificial grass lawn, damaging its integrity.
• Parking a vehicle on artificial grass in Dubai can crush the blades, although riding a bicycle or pushing a wheelchair or wheelbarrow across it is absolutely fine.

Follow these simple guidelines, and you’ll have many happy years with your lawn. If you have any questions about your artificial grass lawn in Dubai, get in touch with the team at Easigrass, Dubai’s artificial grass lawn experts.

Sport is enjoyed all over the world, especially Dubai both for playing and viewing. The human race has been participating in, and enjoying, various sporting and athletic events for literally centuries upon centuries, just look at the Olympic games made famous by the ancient Greeks for example. As time has progressed however, we’ve invested a great deal of time and money into various sports and as a result have been able to develop state of the art tools, technology, accessories, and equipment designed to not only make us better at what we do, but to also enhance the safety and efficiency of these events as well. One modern advancement which is taking over the sporting world  is the use of artificial turf Dubai. Artificial turf Dubai, offers numerous benefits and advantages for football players, rugby players, athletes, gyms, leisure centres, athletic clubs, and other locations where sporting events and games are played and for that reason we’ll be taking a more in-depth look at exactly why artificial turf Dubai is so important in the sporting world.

Which sports can benefit the most from artificial turf Dubai?

Before we go any further, first off we’ll take a quick look at which sports and events can benefit the most from artificial turf Dubai:

Cricket

Cricket pitches are now using artificial turf Dubai products more than ever before, especially in warmer parts of the world. Cricket is played and enjoyed all over the planet, though it is especially popular in countries with very hot climates such as India, Sri Lanka, Australia. As there is a lot of sunshine, the grass needs watering everyday or else it dries up  and dies. Cricket clubs spend an absolute fortune on maintenance for their grass pitches, mainly in water, so naturally an artificial grass Dubai product which does not require watering or very much maintenance at all is going to save a fortune.

Football and rugby pitches

Football is the most popular sport in the world and is very demanding, not only on the players, but also on the pitch as well. The players use football boots with studs which rip the grass to shreds. Because of this, looking after the field is a nightmare for groundsmen and costs clubs an absolute fortune, not only in water, but also in general maintenance costs too. Not all football and soccer clubs have millions to spend like bigger clubs in the world, so naturally, every penny will count for them. Rugby players and clubs also experience the same issues, so as a way of saving money and protecting the pitches, more and more clubs are going with artificial turf Dubai surfaces instead.

Mini golf

Mini golf is also very popular and is a fantastic day out for friends and families alike. Unlike real golf greens however, mini golf surfaces do not use real grass as maintaining it on a daily basis would be impossible. Instead, artificial turf Dubai is used in its place and it looks great. The grass can be chosen as short as you would find on a golfing green  and as a result players can make perfect contact with the ball when they’re putting. It’s also hardwearing so it doesn’t wear down after being trampled on for days, weeks, months, even years at a time.

Please contact Easigrass for your artificial turf requirement.