The Dubai Fountain will add a touch of colour to the Dubai World Series Finals ©Getty Images

This year's Professional Squash Association (PSA) Dubai World Series Finals will be staged in the centre of the city with Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain, as a spectacular background, it was announced today. 

The season-ending tournament, due to take place from May 24 until 28, will be held in a state-of-the-art squash court and innovative spectator venue to be constructed in Burj Park, organisers have revealed. 

The PSA Dubai World Series Finals is scheduled to take place in Dubai for the next three years and players competing in this prestigious event will have to rank in the top eight for both men and women on the PSA Road to Dubai Standings.

“This venue will provide a fantastic and unique sporting arena for the athletes who have worked so hard to qualify for this event, and for the hundreds of spectators we are expecting to come and witness the best in the world battle it out for this prestigious title," Saeed Hareb, secretary general of the Dubai Sports Council, when he unveiled details of the event today. 

“Hosting the PSA Dubai World Series Finals further strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading sports destination, and we are delighted to add squash to our already impressive portfolio of world-class sport finals hosted in Dubai."

The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, will be the spectacular backdrop for the Dubai World Series Finals ©PSA
The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, will be the spectacular backdrop for the Dubai World Series Finals ©PSA

Hareb added: "Given its multi-cultural population, Dubai has a deep passion for squash as evidenced by over 1,000 courts available across the Emirate.

"As a city synonymous with innovation, Dubai Sports Council seeks to use the Emirate’s state-of-the-art facilities in new and exciting ways to raise the bar of major event delivery and enhance the sporting experience for both athletes and spectators.

"We look forward to welcoming the world’s very best squash players to compete in the heart of Downtown Dubai.”

Male and female players will initially compete in a round-robin format for a place in the semi-finals at the tournament. 

“The PSA World Series Finals is the most high-profile stage of the tour and we are delighted to have partnered with Dubai to host the 2016 season-finale in Burj Park," said Ziad Al-Turki, chairman of the PSA. 

"With fantastic views of Burj Khalifa, this tournament is set to be an exhilarating occasion and the perfect close to months of elite competition.”