All roads lead to Meydan for spectacular Dubai World Cup

Organisers of the Dubai World Cup are preparing to welcome back capacity crowds for the event's 26th edition at the Meydan Racecourse on March 26.

While the highly prestigious $12 million race and its equally coveted undercard have attracted the very best from around the world over the years, the excitement is bound to amplify race day with a massive crowd expected to attend proceedings at the 80,000-capacity venue.

The organisation of this year’s Dubai World Cup further reinforces the city’s rising status as one of the leading venues for international sporting events.

Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, the Chairman of Dubai Racing Club, said: "We are so happy to have everyone back here for what will be a fantastic 26th running of the Dubai World Cup meeting. The atmosphere will be absolutely electrifying."

"The quality of the horses, trainers, owners and jockeys who have assembled is better than ever and we are looking forward to a superb day of racing with our guests from all over the world," he added.

Crowd interest has peaked with the announcement that Meydan Racecourse will open its doors fully for this year’s Dubai World Cup meeting for the first time since 2019.

With tickets starting at AED 50 for general admission, demand is bound to soar in the coming days.

Those attending will also gain entry to the spectacular closing ceremony and post-race concert that will feature Becky Hill, Rudimental and DJ Sigala.

Racegoers will be required to adhere to COVID-19 related protocols mandated by the UAE Government, which means visitors must wear face masks in all indoor areas of the venue.

The Dubai World Cup meeting will be the finale of an exciting week of racing-related activities in the emirate, which starts Tuesday, March 22, with the Post Position Draw held at the Dubai Opera.

That will be followed by the inaugural Dubai Breeze-Up Sale, the first of its kind in the region, a day later on March 23.

The sale, in association with Goffs, will offer Middle Eastern owners the chance to purchase 69 sublimely bred juveniles that are expected to go under the hammer.

Tickets for the Dubai World Cup can be purchased from the Ticket Office near Gate B at Meydan Racecourse or online.

Gates open at noon on race day, Saturday, March 26.

While the highly prestigious $12 million race and its equally coveted undercard have attracted the very best from around the world over the years, the excitement is bound to amplify race day with a massive crowd expected to attend proceedings live at the 80,000-capacity venue. pic.twitter.com/NL8dsyTkH4

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2022

Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, the Chairman of @RacingDubai: The quality of the horses, trainers, owners and jockeys who have assembled is better than ever and we are looking forward to a superb day of racing with our guests from all over the world. #Dubai pic.twitter.com/Ihz3IblqVu

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 15, 2022