DUBAI WORLD CUP
The Dubai World Cup is an annual horse racing event that started in 1996 and is held at the Nad Al Sheba race course. The race happens at the end of March, and is acclaimed as the world championship for thoroughbreds over a distance of 2000m (10 furlongs) and stands alone at the summit of international horse racing. Its prize-money makes it the richest horse race in the world.
The Nad Al Sheba racecourse is 15 minutes from Dubai city, and is a 2.2 kilometres left handed dirt track which was first laid out in 1986 and resurfaced in 1997 before the Dubai World Cup 98.
The futuristic Millennium Grandstand, described as the best of its kind, offering unparalleled viewing and hospitality facilities opened on Dubai World Cup day 2001.
NAD AL SHEBA - THE TRACK
The left-handed Nad Al Sheba dirt track is 2,254 metres in circumference and 20 metres wide. It has three chutes to accommodate starting points for races scheduled over 2,000 metres, 1,600 metres and 1,200 metres. The 1,200 metres chute provides a straight course for races from 1,000 metres to 1,200 metres. The surface is comprised of a mixture of fine dune sand, silt and clay and 3 inches of cushion are harrowed up daily for training and racing alike. It is routinely harrowed, watered and graded to ensure the going remains constant.
THE RACES
There are seven races during the horse event; six for thoroughbreds and one for purebred Arabians. Four of the six thoroughbred events are Group I level, which are the Dubai World Cup, the US$ 2 Million Dubai Duty Free, the US $2 Million Dubai Sheema Classic and the US $2 Million Dubai Golden Shaheen. The other two thoroughbred events are Group II level, which are the US $2 Million UAE Derby and the US $1 Million Godolphin Mile. The final horse event, purebred Arabian race, is the Dubai Kahayla Classic which is a Group I status race for US $250 Thousand.
DRESS CODE
In public areas the dress code is casual. Dress code for racegoers requiring access to the hospitality areas or the private viewing boxes is smart casual. Modest dress is recommended for women.
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FOOD & BEVERAGES
Soft drinks and snacks are available to the left of the grandstand area. Licensed bar and restaurant facilities are available in the Clubhouse and in the Millennium Grandstand.
ADMISSION AND CORPORATE HOSPITALITY
Admission to the public enclosures is free. A variety of packages is available to suit all requirements whether entertaining for business or pleasure, in a group or with friends. Private boxes are located upstairs in the Maktoum and Millennium Grandstand however availability is limited and early reservation is recommended to avoid disappointment. For smaller groups we can offer the Dubai Restaurant, Links Terrace Restaurant or the informal atmosphere of the Del Mar Bar and the Gainsborough Lounge. Please call us to discuss your individual requirements.
INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE
The heart of the social scene, the International Village is enhanced each year and is a great spot to soak up the exhilarating atmosphere of the Dubai World Cup. Accessed by ticket only, the International Village incorporates several food and beverage outlets and also features the partizone, the bubble lounge, exhibition stands, the style arena, live entertainment and giant screens to view the race.
Access to The International Village also includes:
- Full pre-event documentation to include entrance tickets and badge wallet.
- Complimentary official magazines and racecards on arrival.
- Large screens within the International Village.
- Food and beverage on a cash basis.
THE MILLENIUM TERRACE
The Millennium Terrace will encompass the entire Level 2 area of the Millennium Grandstand and features reserved grandstand seats, licensed beverage outlets for cash sales and casual dining areas on the open concourse overlooking the track.
The package is fully inclusive of a reserved grandstand seat, soft drinks and dinner buffet served on the terrace during racing by the appointed caterer, Jumeirah Hospitality. Accessed by the central and side stairwells of the Grandstand, Dubai Racing Club personnel will be on hand to guide patrons to their seats. A numbered ticket will be provided for each seat sold, and the price will be inclusive of admission to the International Village and Public enclosures.
The Millennium Terrace offers the following benefits:
- Millennium Terrace badge and ticket with reserved numbered seat.
- Access to ground floor hospitality facilities.
- Full pre-event documentation.
- Reserved car park pass (one per couple).
- Complimentary official magazines and racecards on arrival.
- Food and beverage package offered by Jumeirah Hospitality.
- Afternoon tea.
- Three course buffet dinner
- Soft drinks.
- Licensed cash bar facility for service of all alcoholic beverages.
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