[1] It was the first of eight events in the 2008-09 IRB Sevens World Series.
The top-tier Cup trophy was won by South Africa.
Previous editions were held at the Dubai Exiles Rugby Ground.
The top two teams from each group progress to quarter-finals in the main competition, with the winners of those quarter-finals competing in cup semi-finals and the losers competing in plate semi-finals.
The bottom two teams from each group progress to quarter-finals in the consolation competition, with the winners of those quarter-finals competing in bowl semi-finals and the losers competing in shield semi-finals.