Real estate investment platform, Stake, named official partner of Dubai’s premier basketball team as the city sets its sights on European glory

Stake, a curated and digital real estate investment platform that enables anyone globally to access, earn from and sell real estate in emerging and developed cities today announced its official partnership with Dubai Basketball, the city’s flagship professional basketball team.

The 2025/26 season will see Dubai Basketball face off against top-tier European clubs in two of Europe’s most elite leagues for the first time, and with rising talent, international recruits and the vibrant city of Dubai rallying behind them, this season is poised to be one of the most exciting in Dubai’s sporting history. Stake’s sponsorship arrives at a defining moment, for both the team and for Dubai’s growing cultural and sporting footprint.

As the official partner, Stake will play a key role in powering Dubai Basketball’s ambition to go global. This partnership brings together two homegrown brands with world-class aspirations: to elevate Dubai’s presence on the international map.

“Dubai Basketball is chasing something bigger than a trophy. This is about putting Dubai on the map as a global landmark for ambition, culture, opportunity and sport. As a brand built in Dubai for the world, we are proud to stand behind the players, fans and the vision for what this team represents.” said Rami Tabbara, Co-Founder and CEO of Stake.

“We’re excited to welcome Stake as an Official Partner of Dubai Basketball. Rami and Menar are long-term residents of Dubai and on a journey to build a great company. Together, we’re investing in the future of sport and culture in Dubai.” said Nick Oakley, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Basketball. “We are proud to have them as partners. Through this collaboration, we want to make sure we create moments our community can share and a team our fans can be proud of.”

Pictured above (left to right):  Rami Tabbara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stake, Nick Oakley, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Basketball, and Manar Mahmassani, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Stake.

As the season unfolds into the year ahead, Dubai Basketball will welcome Europe’s best teams to the city for the very first time. The EuroLeague journey tips off on 30 September at Coca-Cola Arena against Serbian giants Partizan, marking the start of a historic campaign that promises to redefine basketball in Dubai.

Since launching in 2021, Stake Properties Limited has built a community spanning over 1 million users from 211+ nationalities and has enabled over 250,000 investments across 500+ properties, paying out AED 45 million in rental income and surpassing AED 1.3 billion in real estate transactions to date. Stake Properties Limited is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and is backed by top-tier investors such as Mubadala Investment Company,  Saudi Aramco’s Wae’d Ventures, MEVP, and Republic.com.

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About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

Keep up to date with the latest news on Dubai Basketball by visiting www.dubaibasketball.com or on social media platforms:

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