Dubai World Cup: All you need to know

The biggest race of the year takes place this Saturday, March 27. Here's a brief outline of all you need to know.

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Oliver Clarke/Gulf News
Oliver Clarke/Gulf News
Oliver Clarke/Gulf News

Dubai's elite will be heading to the brand new Meydan Racecourse for the must-see event of the year, the Dubai World Cup this Saturday. Now in it's 15th year, the racing extravaganza, often dubbed 'party of the year' will be an international night of horses, fashion and a whole lot more. Here's a breakdown of the schedule, tickets, directions and more.

Programme of events:

Main schedule:

Time  Event 2:00pm Dubai World Cup Hospitality Gates open 4:45pm Race 1: Dubai Kahayla Classic (Group 1) 5.20pm Race 2: Al Quoz Sprint (Group 3) 5.55pm Race 3: Godolphin Mile (Group 2) 6:35pm Race 4: UAE Derby (Group 2) 7.15pm Race 5 Dubai Golden Shaheen (Group 1) 7.55pm Race 6 Dubai Duty Free (Group 1) 8.35pm Race 7 Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) 9.45pm Race 8 Dubai World Cup (Group1) 11.00pm Elton John and Carlos Santana concert begins 1:00am Dubai World Cup ends 
For printable Race Cards, click here
Style stakes
2.00-4.45pm Registration 5.05pm Preliminary judging of Style Stakes Lady 5.55pm  Preliminary judging of Style Stakes Couple 6.20pm Final judging and prize presentation

Tickets:

General admission:

Grandstand Seating package

Apron Views Dh 350  Apron Views Golden Circle Premium Dh 650 

Concert and Dining packages: 

Premium Seating 2    Dh 900   Premium Seating 2 Golden Circle Premium   Dh 1200   Premium Seating 3   Dh 800   Premium Seating 3 Golden Circle Premium   Dh 1100   Meydan Terrace   Dh 750   Meydan Terrace   Golden Circle Premium   Dh 1050  

How to get there:

Directions to Meydan Racecourse:

Coming from Dubai:
From the Shaikh Zayed Road, take the 2nd interchange and turn left onto Al Meydan Road and follow the signs to Meydan Racecourse and The Meydan Hotel.

Coming from Abu Dhabi:
From the Shaikh Zayed Road, please take the 2nd interchange and turn right onto Al Meydan Road, and follow the signs to Meydan Racecourse and The Meydan Hotel.

For detailed printable map, click here


Car Parking

All routes to the Meydan Racecourse and Grandstand will be clearly signposted from Shaikh Zayed Road and from the Al Ain/Hatta intersection. A car park pass, which should be clearly displayed in the car windscreen, is included in the badge pack for hospitality patrons. Car parking for Aprons Views will be easily accessible and ticket holders should follow the signs for general parking.

Taxi Service

The Dubai Transport Company operates a taxi service from the Meydan Racecourse and Grandstand. The taxi drop-off and pick-up point is located outside the Meydan Grandstand at Gate B.

Contact information

Hospitality Department
E-mail: hospitality@dubairacingclub.com
Telephone: 04 327 0077

Media Department
E-mail: media@dubairacingclub.com
Telephone: 04 327 0077

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