Emirates and DP World share two events. Only one puts its name on the title.
Emirates and DP World are on six Gulf properties each in 2026, and two of them are the same. Whose name goes up, and the top ten sponsors in the Gulf.
By the Monumentum desk · Published 7 Oct 2026 · How we check
Emirates and DP World tie at six properties each, and they share two of them: both are official partners of the Dubai Desert Classic and the Dubai World Cup. The difference is in whose name goes up. Emirates takes the title of one event, the Dubai Rugby Sevens. DP World has its name on two, the DP World ILT20 and the DP World Tour Championship, and adds trade stages: ADIPEC and Gulfood.
The top ten
| # | Brand | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Emirates | 6 |
| 2 |  DP World | 6 |
| 3 |  ADNOC | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar Airways | 3 |
| 5 |  ADCB | 3 |
| 6 |  Mediclinic | 3 |
| 7 |  Ooredoo | 2 |
| 8 |  Dubai Holding | 2 |
| 9 |  Etihad Airways | 2 |
| 10 |  Visit Qatar | 2 |
How we counted: confirmed 2026 deals only, data as of 4 Oct 2026. A property counts once however many tiers a brand holds on it. Media partners and government bodies are left out, as in our rankings. Every deal links to the article it came from.