| Host city | Alexandria |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| Opening | 26 July 1953 |
| Closing | 10 August 1953 |
The 1st Arab Games were held in Alexandria, Egypt, between 26 July and 10 August 1953. A total number of 650 athletes from 9 countries, 8 Arab countries and Indonesia (invited) participated in events in 10 sports.