Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena hosts first sport event as fans flock to see Philippines Basketball Association tournament - in pictures

The Coca-Cola Arena held its first sporting event this past weekend with the Philippine Basketball Association's Back in Dubai exhibition on Friday and Saturday. Thousands of fans witnessed two frantic matches including a stunning over-time win for NLEX Road Warriors against Barangay Ginebra on Saturday evening. It is the first time a sporting event has been held at the venue after a series of summer dates of music concerts and corporate events. You can see a selection of the best images from the action in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena hosts first sport event as fans flock to see Philippines Basketball Association tournament - in pictures

Thousands of supporters witnessed two frantic matches including a stunning over-time win for NLEX Road Warriors against Barangay Ginebra on Saturday evening