The Lord's Taverners return to Dubai

As well as arguably the most hotly contested game in Dubai cricket, the players will be passing on their skills to budding players between 6 and 12 years with a free coaching session at 7he Sevens on Friday 1st March, with families encouraged to bring picnics and watch the teams in action.

Joining the cricket legends will be British TV icon Chris Tarrant, showing his talents off the field as the effervescent host of this year's Gala Dinner, taking place on 1st March at the newly launched Fairmont The Palm.

"As one of the leading charities that brings sports and fair play to disadvantaged and disabled young people, this event is a perfect fit with Fairmont's ethos of supporting the communities in which we live and work," said Martin van Kan, General Manager.

Adding, "Our newly debuted hotel, combined with the prestige of our location on the iconic Palm Jumeirah is the perfect backdrop to raise awareness and funds for this worthwhile cause."

Guests can expect cricket banter from the team of legends including former England captain Mike Gatting, Phil Simmons, Vikram Solanki and Scott Styris, as well as comedy from the legendary Bob 'The Cat' Bevan; the only person in Britain to receive an MBE for after-dinner speaking!

A sumptuous three course dinner will be followed by live entertainment from our host and stars and then dancing into the early hours.