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 |
For complete programme of events, click here
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 |
For more details and to book tickets click here
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
Website: www.dubairacingclub.com
