Ronnie O'Sullivan

According to reports in Gazette (Newsquest), quoting The Sun (2025), Ronnie O'Sullivan is reported to have moved to United Arab Emirates.

Last updated: 25 October 2026.

What was reported

The Gazette, quoting an interview with The Sun, reports that Ronnie O'Sullivan moved to Dubai. The linked coverage runs from 2025 to 28 November 2025, with the record marked reported.

Background

According to LBC in October 2025, O'Sullivan had recently relocated to Dubai. LBC, 7 October 2025. Sporting Life's November 2025 interview report also described him as based in Dubai. Sporting Life, 28 November 2025. That report quoted plans to return for selected UK tournaments while keeping his Dubai base. Sporting Life, 28 November 2025.

Timeline

Report dates show when a source published its account. Event dates keep the precision given by that source.

7 October 2025 (Report): According to LBC, O'Sullivan was now based in Dubai after leaving the UK. LBC, 7 October 2025.
28 November 2025 (Report): According to Sporting Life's interview report, O'Sullivan remained based in Dubai ahead of the UK Championship. Sporting Life, 28 November 2025.

Type: Person
Known for: Seven-time world snooker champion
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Status: Reported
Basis: Read the source account above
First reported: 2025
Sector: Media, sport and entertainment (Snooker)
Last checked: 25 October 2026

Recorded statement

I've got a great practice facility there, which was one of the main reasons for going.

The Sun, as printed by the Gazette. The sources below record this statement. It does not by itself establish a reason for moving. Read the limits before quoting it.

Wealth estimate

No sourced estimate is recorded.

Sources

Gazette (Newsquest), quoting The Sun, 2025Secondary source.
LBC, 7 October 2025Secondary source.
Sporting Life, 28 November 2025Secondary source.