The Walk at JBR hosts "FootVolley" World Cup

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence, a Dubai Properties Group's destination, will host the Foot Volley event, under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and under the supervision of the General Authority of Youth Welfare and Sports, Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Volleyball Federation.

The three-day event will be held from 27 -29 October 2011, from 9:00am to 9:00pm on the first day, and from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on the remaining two days. A total of 32 teams, from 27 countries, will be competing for the title in front of an audience of 3,000.

Foot Volley originated in 1965 in Brazil, on Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana Beach. The game originally was invented as a training exercise for soccer players, who began using volleyball nets as part of their practice. Today, FootVolley is among one of the fastest growing popular sports. It is played according to the same rules as beach volleyball, but without using hands. The game manages to attract many international football stars, especially Brazilians, most notably Romario and Ronaldo.

The Walk at JBR is one of the most distinctive and popular venues in the UAE for cultural and leisure activities, in addition to entertainment and shopping. The unique outdoor promenade boasts 305 shops, situated on both the plaza and ground levels. From its beach side location to its wide-ranging retail and dining options, The Walk at JBR offers a unique experience for every age and every choice.