The 10th FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 15–19 December 2010.

This swimming-only championships took place in the Dubai Sports Complex; all events were swum in a 25-meter (short-course) pool.

American Ryan Lochte and Spaniard Mireia Belmonte were named swimmers of the competition.

[1] For a list of day-by-day highlights from the 2010 Short Course Worlds, please see: For a list of records set at the 2010 Short Course Worlds, please see this entry: At the time of the event, Israel and the United Arab Emirates had no diplomatic relations; however, UAE officials said they would issue visas to the Israeli delegation attending the competition.

As such, the Israeli delegation was eventually let into the country and were able to get to the Championships before racing actually started, but it was not without difficulties and several delays.