Meydan to be the new stage for Dubai Racing Carnival

The seventh edition of the carnival will also become the inaugural race meeting at Dubai's iconic Meydan Race course with the highlight of the event being the first round of the Al Maktoum Challenge.

The first round of the Al Maktoum Challenge was a race synonymous with the growth of Nad Al Sheba on the international racing stage and it provides a fitting start to Meydan.

Speaking about the event, Dubai Racing Club CEO Frank Gabriel Jr said: "In the seven years since the initial Dubai International Racing Carnival was staged, there have been many poignant moments, from spectacular victories and nail-biting near-misses to the revelation that plans had been put into place to build the ultimate horse racing venue.

Malih Lahej Al Basti , the Emirates Racing Authority Board member, revealed that the international event would also be a source of local pride with the opening of Meydan Racecourse.

"This state-of-the-art complex will not only complement the growing global appeal of Dubai as a racing destination, but also build on the indigenous passion for horses embedded in UAE culture," he said.