UAE having emerged as a major racing destination following the formation of the Dubai Racing Club in 1992
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Come March, the world's sporting attention turns to Dubai where the iconic Meydan Racecourse, plays host to the Dubai World Cup, arguably one of the most prestigious and coveted races in the sport of horse racing.
The 26th edition of the Dubai World Cup will take place on Saturday, March 26, and it is set to be another incredible event with total prize money over $30.5 (112.03) million, a $5 (Dh18.37) million increase from last year's event.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2022 running of the iconic race on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Opened for the racing season on January 28, 2010, Meydan Racecourse is the sport’s headquarters and home of the annual Dubai World Cup extravaganza.
It boasts a spectacular Grandstand, residences and luxury hotels, all of which serve as a major sporting, business, and conference district.
The main Grandstand extends 1.6-kilometre on a linear, ‘land scraper’ plane that has a full capacity of accommodating up to 60,000 people.
Crowned by a dramatic, cantilevered Crescent Roof that features curved solar and titanium panels that maximise the building’s energy consumption efficiency, the iconic Meydan Grandstand is a unique and ‘intelligent’ development that is equipped with hospitality facilities that offer world-class services for discerning horsemen, patrons, travellers and guests alike.
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It houses the world’s first five-star trackside hotel; The Meydan, which offers unobstructed views of the racetracks, and also houses an exciting mix of food and beverage establishments, a covered car park for up to 8,600 cars, the Meydan Museum and Gallery, an IMAX Theatre and the Meydan Marina.
The venue also incorporates 78 exclusive Meydan Grandstand Corporate Suites which will offer guests a bird’s eye view of the racecourse itself, levels of luxury, customer comfort, and integrated technology to create what will be the ultimate horse racing experience.
UAE having emerged as a major racing destination following the formation of the Dubai Racing Club in 1992
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Tickets will go on sale shortly and can be bought at the Meydan Box Office, online and other venues
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The total prize pot on offer for the day’s nine races is $30.5 million
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Organisers have pulled out all the stops to ensure that anyone, from tiny tots to adults and senior citizens, will be engaged and entertained
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Here’s what you need to know about the 2022 running of the iconic race on Saturday, March 26
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Even if you’re not a hard-core racing fan, there is so much fun to be had at Meydan on race day
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26th edition of the Dubai World Cup will take place on March 26 with total prize money over $30.5 million
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