Pictures: Racing enthusiasts flock to Meydan for Dubai World Cup 2019

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, and other racing enthusiasts at the Dubai World Cup

Abdul Hamid Ahmad, Executive Director, Publications and Editor-in-Chief, Gulf News, presenting the trophy to owners Rockingham Ranch and Brian Trump, trainer Jorge Navarro and jockey Emisael Jaramillo after X Y Jet won the $2.5 million Group 1 1,200-metre Dubai Golden Shaheen, sponsored by Gulf News.

Spectators go through the form book before the start of the Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan. A total of nine races were held as part of the meeting

The crowd gathered at Meydan for Dubai World Cup.

An artist entertains kids on the sidelines of Dubai World Cup at Meydan.

Racing enthusiasts at Meydan.

A drummer entertains the crowd as a woman is all smiles.

Spectators go through the form book before the start of the Dubai World Cup 2019 at Meydan.

It was a fun day out for many families including children who were entertained by a slew of live entertainment.

The racing fans gathered at Meydan to witness the Dubai World Cup.

Women display their creative best as they arrive in colourful outfits and hats before the start of the Dubai World Cup 2019.

Spectators are seen during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan racecourse.

Where Dubai’s fashionistas were out in full force there were some who chose to dress against the trend.

A Sudanese racegoer is looking at the racecard before the Dubai World Cup.

Drummers perfom during the Dubai World Cup.