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Dubai World Cup 2021

Dubai World Cup 2021 - Coming Soon in UAE
27 March 2021
Dubai |

The Dubai World Cup sees top-caliber horses from all over the world – America, UK, Europe, Australia, and Japan – compete for $35 million in prize money.

The Dubai World Cup, first held in 1996, is an annual event that has placed the UAE on the map and is home to one of the world’s top racing challenges, drawing the attention of millions of enthusiasts around the globe. The 25th running will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, and will showcase nine races, featuring some of the best-known names in horseracing.

The highlight of the city’s sporting and social calendar and a fitting event to showcase an activity that has long been known as the ‘Sport of Kings’. Yet, it’s not just horse connections that make the trip to Dubai; with the added attraction of the Dubai World Cup Ceremony, racegoers also fly in from all over the globe to enjoy the unique spectacle that is the Dubai World Cup.

A total of 762 horses from 19 different countries have been nominated for the Dubai World Cup card on March 27 – with potential runners in the 25th running of the $12 million highlights headed by Saudi Cup favorite Charlatan and Pegasus World Cup winner Knicks Go.

The highlight of the world’s richest race day will be the Group 1 $12m Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline.

List of all the seating options for which the Dubai World Cup:

  • General Admission
  • Apron View
  • The Premium View
  • The Gallery
  • The Terrace
  • First Class Lounge
  • Breakfast With The Stars
  • Winner’s Circle Restaurant
  • Grandstand Suites
  • Sky Bubble View
  • Cigar Suite
  • Daylami Suite
  • The Rails Restaurant
  • Turf Suite
  • Nad Al Sheba Suite

Event Details:

 *Gates open one and a half hours before all scheduled post times.

  Event Location

Meydan Racecourse - Coming Soon in UAE
Meydan Racecourse - Coming Soon in UAE
Meydan Racecourse
Meydan Racecourse is a famous racecourse in Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai. The grandstand is over a mile in length, and can accommodate over 60,000 spectators.
Dubai Nad Al Sheba, Dubai

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