My second Ironman 70.3, and the best. The swim was not as flat as everyone had said. So it was choppy with a big swell. The ride takes you to a dessert so its a bit lonely and can be windy at times. The run is at the Jameriah Beach so there is plenty support and the surface is turf so it has no impact on the body which is excellent. The opening ceremony was at the Jumeriah Beach and it was amazing. At the finish they provided clean showers and ablution facilities. We also got finishers caps and jackets instead of the usual tshirts which was great. I however felt the run could have had more water stations. I only saw 2 for the entire 21km and I was so dehydrated. All in all its a lovely race in Dubai. Go do it. Well organized