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IFBB President, Dr. Rafael Santonja, and Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi,
President of the Emirates Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation extend a warm welcome to
all IFBB Elite Pro - Affiliated National Federations wishing to participate in the 2019 IFBB
Gulf Classic to be held at Dubai Muscle Show, Dubai World Trade Centre, in United Arab
Emirates (UAE)on December 6thand7th.
WELCOME TO
DUBAI
Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located
on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make
up the country.
The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the
world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
The weather around the time of the Gulf Classic in December will be a warm 21 degrees
Celcius / 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
LANGUAGE
Arabic is the official language, although English is widely spoken and most road and
shop signs and restaurant menus are in both languages. The further out of town you go,
the more Arabic you will find, both written and spoken.
G C C nationals are granted entry upon arrival to the UAE with passports or national IDs.
Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the
UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days:
Indian citizens in possession of a valid US visa (Green Card or student visa) can apply
for 14-day visa on arrival at the airport.
Address:
Please note:
•Citizens of the countries listed above can obtainYas Leisure
a visa upon arrival for Drive,
90 days from the
date of entry with their normal passports.
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• The visa holder can use the 90-day visa upon United
arrival to be Arab
consumedEmirates
• Passports should be normal and valid for more than six months.
within 180 days
from first entry.
Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter
the UAE and
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Australia Hong Kong Monaco South Korea Liechtenstein
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Brunei Ireland New Zealand The Vatican Switzerland
outside the venue, a 7minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and has a
Canada Japan San Marino United States Cyprus
private parking facility with over 800spaces.
United Kingdom Russia Slovakia
Please note:
•Citizens of the countries listed above can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days from the
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•The visa is extendable and the total validity, if extended, would be 60 days from the
date of entry.
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• Passports should be normal and valid for more than six months.
•This visa is considered a multi-entry visa. Any number of days the visa holder stays out-
side the UAE would be calculated from the 40-day validity of the visa.
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TO
Upon arrival in Dubai a tourist must have:
DUBAI
• A passport that is valid upon entry and for the duration of stay in Dubai.
• A valid return- or onward ticket
• An Official letter of Invitation will be made available if required.
It Is the National Federation’s responsibility to obtain an entry visa for the country orga-
nizing the competition. All National Federations could ask for an invitation letter either to
the Competition Organizer or IFBB. This invitation letter does not mean you are granted
your visa. IFBB and competition organizer are not responsible for attendants’ visas.
To receive invitation letter, the application should forward the following information to
the IFBBor Competition Organizer:
If the visa is not granted, the Cancellation Policies for the competition will still apply.
An athlete, who requested and received an invitation from the IFBB Head Office or the
Organizing committee of an IFBBsanctioned event for visa purposes and used this visa to
unlawfully stay in the host country or any other country, will be subject to the disciplinary
proceedings and measures.
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
All costs of traveling, hotel accommodations, transport from and to the airport and meals
are the responsibilities of the National Federations or individual athletes. Check with your
National federation for moreinformation.
GETTINGAROUND
TAXI DUBAI METRO RENTA CAR
Dubai’s taxis are available Most of the metro rides above ground To hire a car, you
to hail nearly everywhere at providing a great view while you need an international
just about any time, day or travel to landmarks like the Dubai Mall, driver’s license,
night. If you prefer to sched- Dubai Marina, the Gold Souk and passport, credit card
ule a ride, you can call for Dubai’s financial district (DIFC). and third-party
a Dubai taxi pickup at +971 insurance.
4 208 0808. While taxis are Dubai Metro tickets must be pur-
reasonably priced in Dubai, chased in the form of a Nol card –
the price per kilometre does which can also be used to pay for bus, MONEY
change depending on a tram and taxi fare – and rides can cost
few factors, like tolls or the as little as AED3.0 The currency inDubai
time of day. is Dirhams (AED).
The station where The Gulf Classic and
If you prefer to use an app Dubai Muscle Show are being held is Current rates
to book a ride, Uber or Ca- called “Dubai World Trade Centre” available at:
reem are available. Feeling
extravagant? Book an Uber There is a direct metro from Dubai http://aed.fxex-
chopper for a bird’s-eye International Airport (DXB) through to changerate.com/
commute. Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai World Trade Centre is the UAE’s leading event venue and the largest event and
exhibition centre in the whole region.
Address:
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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VENUE
VENUE
MAP
LOCATION MAP
DUBAIWORLDTRADE
TRADECENTER
CENTER 5-minute walk to 2,500 hotel rooms
ZABEEL HALL6-4
15-minute walk to Yas Mall
7 minutes from AUH International Airport
15 minutes from Abu Dhabi National Exhibition
Centre (ADNEC)
25 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi
45 minutes from Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre is the UAE’s leading event venue and the largest event and
exhibition centre in the whole region.
Address:
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Address:
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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GENERAL SCHEDULE
GENERAL & PRIZES
SCHEDULE
OFFICIAL ATHLETEREGISTRATION
Thursday, 5 December 2019
Thursday, 5 September
10:00 - 18:00 hrs 2019
10 AM - 6 PM
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, 6 December 2019
10:00 hrs onwards
Friday, 6 September2019
Men’s Physique
10 AM onwards
Classic Physique
Men’s Physique
Saturday, 7December 2019
Classic Physique
10:00 hrs onwards
Muscular Men’s Physique
Men’s Bodybuilding
Saturday, 7September2019
Classic Bodybuilding
PRIZES 10 AM onwards
Sunday, 8December 2019
Men’s Bodybuilding Classic
CHECK OUT
Bodybuilding
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REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
UP TO 170 CM JUNIOR
UP TO 173 CM UP TO 174 CM
UP TO 176 CM UP TO 178 CM
UP TO 179 CM OVER 178C M
UP TO 182 CM
OVER 182C M MASTER
40-44 YRS. OLD *Height/Weight Limits
45-49 YRS OLD UP TO 168 C M
50 YRS. OLD & UP TO 171 CM
OVER UP TO 175 CM
UP TO 180 CM
BODYBUILDING OVER 180C M
MAXIMUM BODYWEIGHT LIMITS [IN KG] FOR CLASSIC
BODYBUILDING:
UP TO 70 KG JUNIOR
Up to 168 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100
UP TO 75 KG UP TO 75KG Up to 171 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100) + 2
UP TO 80 KG OVER 75KG Up to 175 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100) + 4
UP TO 85 KG Up to 180 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100) + 6
UP TO 90 KG MASTER Up to 190 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100) + 8
UP TO 95 KG 40-49 YRS. OLD Up to 198 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100) + 9
UP TO 100KG 50 YRS. OLD & Over 198 cm (Athlete’s height [in cm] minus 100) +10
OVER 100KG OVER
MUSCULAR MEN’S
PHYSIQUE
ONE OPEN CLASS
12 x IFBB ELITE
910 GULF CLASSIC 2019
PRO CARDS
PRIZES
PRIZES
Winner
1 st O v e r a l l : ( 7 , 0 0 0 ) + M e d a l + C e r t i f i c a t e
2 nd O v e r a l l : ( 5 , 0 0 0 ) + M e d a l + C e r t i f i c at e Classic Physique Overall
3 rd O v e r a l l : ( 2 , 0 0 0 ) + M e d a l + C e r t i f i c a t e
Winner
1 st O v e r a l l : ( 7 , 0 0 0 ) + M e d a l + C e r t i f i c a t e
2 nd O v e r a l l : ( 5 , 0 0 0 ) + M e d a l + C e r t i f i c at e
3 rd O v e r a l l : ( 2 , 0 0 0 ) + M e d a l + C e r t i f i c a t e
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PARTICIPATION & REGISTRATION
All athletes will have to produce their IFBB Cards at the registration. Any athlete who has
not yet purchased or renewed his/her IFBB Card will have to buy one at the registration.
IFBB Cards are USD $40 per year and are mandatory.
All posing music must be on an audio CD or USB drive. The posing music must also be at
the start of the CD. Each competitor must affix his name on the CD or USB for easy
identification. The use of profane, vulgar and offensive language is strictly prohibited in
the posing music.
REGISTRATION FEE
The IFBB Registration Fee is USD$250. The Registration Fee will have to be paid in
advance online through credit/debit card/PayPal at IFBB webpage:
http://www.ifbb.com/competition-registration
Please add your name during online payment and bring a copy of your payment
confirmation during the registration. The deadline date to do the online payment is
Friday, 20November 2019.On November 20, 24:00hrs (midnight- Central European Sum-
mer Time, UTC +1) the online payment system will be switched off. Registration payments
made on the Registration day will be USD $300.
TANNING NEEDS
The IFBB has banned all tans that can be wiped off. An official will check the tan of all
athletes backstage, and if the tan comes off by simply wiping the athlete will be told to
remove the tan before going on stage.
For the best tanning results and to avoid disappointment, athletes are strongly advised
to utilize the official tanning sponsor, California Tan. California Tan team will be the only
tanners allowed backstage, and will supply a professional touch up service at the cost
of athlete.
The CT Team will be spraying starting from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Every spray tan
application will take 10 minutes approximate.
VISA
It is National Federations responsibility to obtain an entry visa for the country organizing
the championship. All National Federations could ask for an Invitation Letter either to the
Championship Organizer or IFBB. The invitation letter does not mean you are granted
your visa. IFBB and Championship organizer are not responsible of attendants’ visas.
To receive invitation letter, the applicant should forward to the IFBB or Championship
organizer a copy (scan) of his/her passport. If the visa is not granted, the Cancellation
Policies for the championship will still apply.
The relevant National Federation is responsible to carefully control the proper, legal use
of the visa by its athlete and it will be subjected to a fine and/or a suspension, in case of
any misuse and/or unlawful utilization of the same visa.
All Judges and Test-Judges must be present at the Team Managers and Judges
Meeting. Any Judge absent at this meeting will not be allowed to judge at these
Championships. If any of the above conditions have not been met, Judges will be
unable to carry out their duties.
IFBB International Judges must have a valid IFBB Judge’s Card with the IFBB yearly
judges fee of EUR€50.
All Judges and Test-Judges must be present at the Team Managers and Judges
Meeting. Any Judge absent at this meeting will not be allowed to judge at these
Championships. If any of the above conditions have not been met, Judges will be
unable to carry out their duties at these Championships.
AWARDS
•Top six athletes in each category will be awarded with certificates.
•Top three athletes in each category will be awarded with medals or
trophies.
•Top 5 athletes in Men’s senior categories will be awarded points to
the 2019 IFBB World Ranking, according to the World Ranking Rules.
•Top three Overall winners in Men’s Physique, Classic Bodybuilding and
Bodybuilding as well as in Classic Physique will be awarded with the IFBB
Elite Pro Cards (after application through their National Federations).
BACKSTAGE ACCESS
Green cards are used to limit access to the backstage area during Pre-judging and
Finals. They will be distributed at the Team Mangers and Judges Meeting as follows:
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
All media accreditation, except local media, shall be controlled by the IFBB. All persons
wishing to obtain media accreditation for this event must register with the IFBB by
completing and signing an IFBB Media Accreditation Form. Said Form must be remitted
to the IFBB by email at the info@ifbb.com no later than 20 November 2019.
CAMERA/VIDEOTAPE EQUIPMENT
Camera and/or videotape equipment shall be strictly prohibited in the backstage
and/ or dressing room areas except when used by IFBB-authorized media persons and,
at the event; these devices shall be strictly prohibited in the dressing room area.
ELECTRICAL CURRENT
220/240 V, 50 Hz AC. British-style 3-pin electrical plugs are used (Type G or 13 A plug).
More info at http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/
Single: AED
A 7-minute walk from the 1000 -1950
World Trade Centre
metro station, this swanky, high-rise hotel is 4
km from the Dubai Mall shopping centre.
• * Complimentary tickets for the UFC match
Upscale rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen
* Complimentary buffet breakfast and high-
TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers.
speed WIFI
Upgraded rooms add city views, a butler
* Access to well-being facilities such as
service and access to a 42nd-floor lounge.
Sofitel Fitness and pool
Suites feature living areas; 1- and 2-bedroom
* Complimentary Valet parking
apartments have kitchens. Room service is
* Complimentary Shuttle Services to and
available.
from Yas Island, Marina Mall, Saadiyat and
Corniche Beach
For questions and bookings please contact
* Rate is inclusive of all taxes and
Phone: +971 2 813 7777 04 308 0000
municipality fees
https://sofitel-abu-dhabi-corniche.mailpv.net/a/s/133007709-
Web Link: c68553dec38b9e19cfa75728ef542e43/3320139
https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/gb/en/dubai/dxbsz/hoteldetail?cm_m
Website:
mc=GoogleMaps-_-VX-_-AE-_-DXBSZ
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HOTELS
Sheraton Grand Hotel- DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
To
• book please
Business contact:
center
04
• 503 4444
Family travel
• Fitness center
• Free high-speed internet
• Full service spa
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dxbgh-sheraton-grand-hotel-
• High-speed internet at a price
dubai/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2
• Meeting event space
Parking
Address: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Web Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-
link.mi?id=1560427499528&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Hotel Novotel World Trade Center Dubai
Sofitel Hotel Abu Dhabi
Hotel Novotel–Dubai
Deluxe Room
AEDDubai
A 14-minute walk from
Single: 1000World
-1950Trade
Centre, this contemporary hotel is 6 km
from the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and park,
• and* Complimentary tickets for
12 km from Jumeirah the UFC match
Beach.
The streamlined rooms offer Wi-Fiand
* Complimentary buffet breakfast andhigh-
flat-
speedTVs,
screen WIFI plus desks, minibars, and tea
and* Access to well-being
coffeemaking facilities
facilities. suchfeature
Suites as
Sofitel Fitness and pool
living rooms. Up to 2 kids age 16 and
* Complimentary
under stay with their Valet parking
parents at no extra
* Complimentary
cost. Room serviceShuttle Services
is available to and
24/7.
from Yas Island, Marina Mall, Saadiyat and
ToCorniche
book please
Beach contact:
* Rate is inclusive of all taxes and
Phone: +971 2 813 7777 04municipality
332 0000 fees
https://sofitel-abu-dhabi-corniche.mailpv.net/a/s/133007709-
Web Link: c68553dec38b9e19cfa75728ef542e43/3320139
http://www.accorhotels.com/lien_externe.svlt?goto=fiche_hotel&code_ho
Website:
tel=5261&merchantid=seo-maps-AE-5261&sourceid=aw-cen
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The H - DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
The H–Dubai
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Sheraton Grand - DUBAI
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