Dubai Basketball is a professional basketball club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It currently competes in the ABA League and the EuroLeague. The club plays its home games at the Coca-Cola Arena.
Founded in 2023, the club entered the EuroLeague in 2025. Despite being located in UAE, it doesn't compete in the UAE National Basketball League. The club colours are brown, black and white.
History Dubai Basketball was founded by Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah and Dejan Kamenjašević. In January 2024, the ABA League confirmed Dubai Basketball's inclusion for a three-season term. The club’s entry into the ABA League was part of an initiative to develop basketball in the region. Jurica Golemac was signed as the first head coach, while Nate Mason was the first signed player. Dāvis Bertāns became the first NBA-experienced player to join the club. Dubai BC announced that the 17,000 seater Coca-Cola Arena would serve as their home arena.
In their first ABA game, on September 22, 2024, Dubai defeated Red Star Belgrade at home. They also notably defeated Partizan, Zadar and Cedevita Olimpija, securing a place in the playoffs. They were eliminated by Partizan Belgrade in the semifinals. The club first competed in the European top-tier EuroLeague for the 2025–26 season, after getting a five–year license to participate. For its debut season, Dubai had a player budget of €16 million. In their second ABA season, Dubai Basketball made history by winning the 2025/26 title against Partizan Belgrade.
Notable occurrences 2023: Dubai Basketball is officially founded May 2024: ABA League confirms Dubai Basketball's participation July 2024: Partnership established with Shabab Al Ahli Club September 22, 2024: Dubai Basketball won debut ABA League match against KK Crvena Zvezda June 2025: The Euroleague confirms Dubai Basketball’s participation on a 5-year contract June 2026: Dubai Basketball wins the 2025/26 ABA League title after defeating Partizan 3-1 in the Finals.
Home venue In summer of 2024, Dubai Basketball announced the Coca-Cola Arena as its official home venue. The arena, with a seating capacity of 15,000, hosts all home games during the EuroLeague and the ABA League seasons.
Players Current roster
Depth chart
Players out on loan Players out on loanPlayerPositionTeamOn loan since Aleksa Avramović G Bahçeşehir Koleji 16 July 2026 Yannick Kraag SF Joventut Badalona 5 August 2026 Kevin Kokila FC Virtus Bologna 5 August 2026 Simonas Lukošius GF Unicaja Málaga 17 August 2026
Squad changes for/during 2026–27 season In
Out
Coaches Jurica Golemac (2024–2026) Aleksander Sekulić (2026) Xavi Pascual (2026–present)
Season by season SeasonABA LeagueEuropean competitions2024–25 Semifinalist3rd 28–82025–26Champions1st 28–5 1 EuroLeague 11th 19–19
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