Athletics and Recreation

The RIT Sports Complex is open to the entire RIT community and available for users to pursue individual, group, and team sports goals during regular building hours. The RIT Sports Complex values an individual’s right to access and utilize recreation facilities, programs, and services. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and inclusiveness among individuals and groups. All participants and staff are expected to uphold the rights of others and to be civil, respectful citizens of the RIT community.

General queries and information on facilities, programs, and activities are available at the reception desk. Facility reservations, locker assignments, and equipment rental are administered here. Across the reception area is the seating area.

The RIT Dubai Athletics Division has a limited supply of sports equipment that will be provided to the RIT community. Equipment can be borrowed for approved activities and only during organized or booked training sessions. Users may bring in their own sports equipment. Equipment requests should be submitted 48 hours in advance of the activity.

The ladies-only Fitness Centre is located on the ground floor of the sports complex. It has a wide range of exercise equipment (free weights, weight training, and cardio machines).

Two courts are located on the south corner of the complex. These courts are well suited for training sessions, competitions, or open play.

The multipurpose hall features two indoor courts that can be used for playing basketball, volleyball, futsal, and badminton in both organized sports and free recreation. It is equipped with bleachers capable of seating 158 people. Apart from the multipurpose hall, a locker room featuring storage lockers, changing facilities, and showers are conveniently located before entering the multipurpose halls.

The 7v7 soccer pitch accommodates the various sports needs of the RIT community. The soccer pitch also offers a spectator seating area and equipped with floodlights for evening matches.

The meditation room is furnished with bean bags and empty floor space for students who would like a quiet relaxing place between classes. 

The Quite Reading Room is a common area for all students used for solo studying/reading sessions. 

The Women’s Lounge is for female students only. Students use this space for group study sessions, to relax, and also to play board games. 

The Common Lounge is used by all RIT students (male and female). Students use this space to unwind and catch up with each other. The second common lounge located next to the gaming room consists of a TV and PlayStation for students. It also has a pool table and is a popular spot among the students.

The Student Government Office is mainly used by the Student Government for their weekly meetings and other meetings between students. It is also occasionally booked for smaller events with a limited number of attendees. 

The Art Room is equipped with easels, paint supplies, and all stationery required for the Art Club. It also has some artwork displayed on the walls donated by previous art club members. 

The Music Room is mainly used by our active Music Club. They also store their equipment in this space and use it for practice sessions. 

The Gaming Room has Foosball tables and Table Tennis as well. Students usually have music being played in this space and have organized several internal tournaments there as well. 

The women’s Prayer Room is located in Block F (Student Center) 1st Floor. It has a wudhu area and a separate prayer area. 

The men’s Prayer Room is located outside of the Mechanical Building. It has a wudhu area and a separate prayer area.