Dubai World Cup 2017 – Events in Dubai, UAE Dubai World Cup 2017 The Dubai World Cup Carnival, worth more than US$10.9m in prize money across 10 race meetings, runs from January to March every year and is a season of high-class international race days contested by the most high-profile owners, trainers, horses and jockeys in the world.
- Meydan Racecourse is home to the world’s most spectacular race day - the Dubai World Cup meeting on March 27.The 2020-21 season’s first race meeting was held on Thursday, November 5. This season includes 19 meetings, seven of those comprise the Dubai World Cup Carnival, an international showcase taking place on six consecutive Thursdays, January 21– February 25, before culminating with.
- Witness the running of the 21st Dubai World Cup on Saturday, March 26th at Meydan Racecourse. Some of the world's best race horses will vie for a share of the $30m prize money on offer! Don’t miss all the excitement and book now before tickets sell out.
After my trip to the Dubai World Cup in 2016 to drink in the thrill of California Chrome’s remarkable performance, I was certain this year’s serving of adrenaline would be much smaller. I have never been more wrong. Arrogate, and the 2017 spectacle of astonishment provided a roller coaster ride straight into the history books. It was a moment that was as entertaining as any event I have had the pleasure to attend.
Arrogate was competing in $40,000 optional claiming races as late as last summer but he managed to punctuate his seventh consecutive victory with as much style and raw power as any horse in the history of the sport. I realized the 2016 Eclipse Winning Horse of the Year had the potential to sit tactically and wear down one of the greatest champions ever after his stretch-running masterwork against California Chrome in the Breeder’s Cup Classic last November. I understood that if he broke from the gate in a decent position, he would be a force to be reckoned with but what I did not realize until now is that he has as much courage and determination as I have seen.
And They’re Off:
As the gate opened with as much anticipation as any moment in the world of sports one could almost hear the sigh of disgust when Arrogate broke terribly, sentenced to a penalty of what seemed to be an insurmountable number of lengths. At 800 meters front-runners, Gun Runner and Long River had left Arrogate in a 12th place dungeon of a racing position that forced me to forget about him and concentrate instead on who would take the crown formerly held by my beloved Chrome.
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At 1200 meters Gun Runner took command and Neolithic grabbed second from Long River. With racing’s powerhouses Mubtataahij, and Gun Runner in the top handful of competitors I was waiting to see who would cross the line first. Arrogate, sitting 10th at the time seemed incapable of running a style of a race which had to at the very least be completely uncomfortable to him and I remember feeling sad about the bad luck start that left him hopeless.
True Courage is Seldom Out-Stretched:
From 1200 to 1600 meters the resolve and talent poured from every fiber in his being as Arrogate blasted from 10th to third. I could almost sense the feelings of surprise combined with awe that the other Jockeys must have felt as Mike Smith guided his monster mount past Gun Runner and made some of the best horses on the planet seem insignificant. Sometimes an outcome of a race speaks in a small voice with a message that can almost be heard aloud delivered from the mind of the winning horse into those of his rivals. Make no mistake the roar from Arrogate’s mental telegram was not only picked up by the also-rans but by millions who were watching around the world.
The most elite and competitive affair returns once again to the Meydan Racecourse on the 25th of March 2017. The annual Dubai World Cup has been running in Meydan since 2010 and offers prizes starting from $10 million, thus making it the richest horse race the world has ever seen.
How it All Started
Holidays To Dubai 2017
Horseracing goes beyond being a mere sport for the people of Dubai – they share a great amount of passion and respect for the activity as it has also played a role in shaping their identity and culture. Commencing in 1981, the first Thoroughbred race meeting was held and organized by the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the Dubai Racing Club was formed soon after. Dubai began to gain international recognition and created a prominent position in the world of horseracing after hosting the inaugural Dubai International Jockey’s Challenge, introducing senior riders from four continents. The 14th World Cup concluded the races at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse with a record-breaking win with American Thoroughbred racehorse, Well Armed. The following year the event took place in the Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, which remains home for the well-esteemed occasion.
Hospitality and Races at the 22nd Annual Event
There are several food and beverage selections for racegoers to pick from, varying by cuisine, location and entry regulations – such as, Silks Restaurant, Winner’s Circle Restaurant, Parade Ring Restaurant and The Premium and more. Silks offers a buffet while the Winner’s Circle boasts a 4-course set menu. Parade Ring is restricted to adults above the age of 21 and allows its guests, entrance to The Premium, which offers the best seats in the house. A total of 62 race meetings will take place across the UAE, leading up to the Dubai World Cup on the 25th of March. The well-regarded event at the Meydan Racecourse will see a total of 9 races. The winner of the Dubai Kahayla Classic, race 1, will receive prize money of US$1,000,000 and the winner of the final race, Dubai World Cup, will take home an astonishing US$10,000,000.
Where to Catch the Action
Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse is the largest and most contemporary facility in the world. With an outstanding capability to accommodate 60,000 visitors at once, this state-of-the-art site also boasts a connected hotel, Meydan Hotel. Meydan is accessible from all main roads and is a brief 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and 10-minute drive from The Dubai Mall.
Tickets and Packages
The Dubai World Cup offers several bundles, zones and fees suited to your preference:
• General Admission: this is available for all visitors at a charge of AED 25, while children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge.
• Apron Views: for those interested in the entertainment as well as the race, this is the best selection for you! Situated right in the middle of the race track and the Meydan Grandstand, Apron Views hosts the post-race celebration and concert.
• The Gallery: if you’re taking part in any of the stakes and competitions you’re going to want to be seated her to have a perfect view of the finish line.
• The Terrace: ideal for companies and large families, The Terrace offers its guests a superb dining experience with the additional freedom to roam the Grandstand to catch the action on the racetrack.
• First Class Lounge: treat yourself to the full Dubai World Cup experience and extravagance by enjoying the exclusive lounge and bar as well as the exceptional views on the terrace.
• Breakfast with the Stars: as implied by its name, this massive area in the Meydan Grandstand allows you to enjoy incredible views of the racecourse while relishing deluxe breakfast and privacy from your very own table.
• Winner’s Circle Restaurant: revel in afternoon tea and a selection of sweets shortly followed by a five-course set menu while looking through the array of long windows onto the race track.
• Grandstand Suites: situated on several levels across the building, the 74 luxurious suites can cater to groups of 10 to 500 . Each suite is accompanied with delicious food and either a private terrace or balcony to enjoy the remarkable views of the track.
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• Sky Bubble: would you like to see everything from Dubai’s impressive skyline to the horses galloping away underneath? The Sky Bubble’s 360 degree views can satisfy those preferences from the roof of the Meydan Grandstand.
• Cigar Suite: enjoy a glass of bubbly and a fine cigar from the 5th level of the Grandstand while you watch the Parade Ring and concert below.
• The Lounge: Watch the horses dash past the finish line from the comfort of your table at the luxurious Lounge on Level 6 of the Grandstand.