Dubai World Cup



World's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup is one of the most awaited global horse racing events. With a prize purse of US $6,000,000 at stake, the Dubai World Cup attracts the best jockeys and horses from around the globe.

Held annually at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse since the year 1996, Dubai World Cup is an extravaganza you cannot afford to miss on your Dubai tour.


In , the 11th Dubai World Cup was won by the horse Electrocutionist, which was rode by jockey Frankie Dettori. To be held on 31 March, 2007, the next edition of Dubai World Cup also includes five Thoroughbred Group races.

Dubai World Cup is one of the major events and exhibitions in Dubai. The world's topnotch jockeys come here with their splendid horses every year for this event.


The track used for Dubai World Cup is truly world-class, and the racecourse caters to international standards of telecasting and other facilities.

Dubai World Cup attracts not just contesters, but also spectators in huge numbers. The demand for Dubai tours witnesses a good rise during this period. Tourists cram the hotels of Dubai at the time of the world cup.

Organized by the Dubai Racing Club, this event is a great promoter of horse racing in Dubai. It enjoys the support of many big institutions and corporate houses in the city.


Dubai World Cup

In , the Dubai World Cup was broadcast live on a few television networks across the world. It also became the first race to be broadcast on national television in the US. This fact bears testimony to the ever-growing importance of this event.

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