The Dubai World Cup, now worth US$10 million, is classified as a ‘Group 1 Flat Race’ previously run on dirt for four-year-old thoroughbreds and above, and spans a distance of 2000m (one mile, two furlongs). 2010 marks the first year this race will be run on Tapeta. Chief supporting races are the US$5 million Dubai Duty Free and the US$5 million Dubai Sheema Classic - the two richest races run on turf, anywhere in the world.

The newest addition to the card is the Group 3 Al Quoz Sprint, worth US$1 million, to be run over 1200m on turf. Also on the card are the Dubai Golden Shaheen and UAE Derby, both worth US$2 million, and the US$1 million Godolphin Mile, while the evening kicks off with the Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians.

The Meydan Grandstand comprises of two outstanding restaurants, the Parade Ring Restaurant and the Tiered Restaurant, that welcome you into a relaxed ambience with lovely views of the racing action. Guests can also get closer to the race with the Apron Views, Premium Seating and Meydan Terrace packages.
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Elton John & Santana Concert - Stars On The Track

Carlos Santana owns one of the world’s best-known musical signatures, delivered with the legendary sonic charge of his guitar. He’s been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres, generational, cultural and geographical boundaries. To date, Santana has sold more than 90 million records, reached over 100 million fans at concerts around the globe, won ten GRAMMY® Awards and three Latin GRAMMYs, ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as “one of rock’s true virtuosos and guiding lights” and most recently the recipient of the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ 2009 Lifetime Achievement honor.

One of the best known artistes of his time; Elton John has not only received a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II, released 90 singles and 32 albums totaling nearly 500 tracks to date, he’s also widely credited as one of the world’s most dynamic musical legends. Elton is credited with being the performer with the biggest selling single of all time at well over 33,000,000 copies with ‘Candle in the Wind’, the heartfelt tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Concert Date: March 27, 2010.
Timings: Gates at Meydan Racecourse will open from 2pm.
Ticket Price: Tickets from 350 and 650 AED

Tickets Sales Office

The Ticket Sales Office is situated on the Mezzanine floor of The Meydan Hotel and is open from Sundays to Thursdays, 8am to 8pm and from 8am to 8pm seven days a week from March 15 - 26, 2010. Badges for Dubai World Cup day will be ready for collection the second week of March 2010. Please note: badge collection will not be possible on Dubai World Cup day - March 27, 2010. For all badge enquiries, please call the Ticket Sales Office on +971 4 327 2110.

Arabian Nights

Enjoy an evening of the finest Arabian Hospitality and entertainment at the Meydan Arena adjacent to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa on Thursday March 25, 2010 at 6:30pm.

Breakfast with the Stars

Join us for Breakfast with the Stars at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday March 25, 2010. Get close to the 2010 Dubai World Cup racing stars and enjoy an exciting morning featuring live commentary, interviews with the trainers, owners and jockeys and a lavish breakfast buffet.

Morning Track work: 4.30am -10.30am
Breakfast will be served from 6am onwards

Media Department
E-mail: media@dubairacingclub.com
Tel: +971 4 327 0077

Hospitality Department
E-mail: hospitality@dubairacingclub.com
Tel: +971 4 327 0077

www.dubaiworldcup.com

The Dubai World Cup is hosted at the Meydan Racecourse, Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba.

Coming from Dubai - from the Sheikh Zayed Road, please take the 2nd interchange and turn left onto Al Meydan Road and follow the signs to Meydan Racecourse and The Meydan Hotel.

Coming from Abu Dhabi – from the Sheikh Zayed Road, please take the 2nd interchange and turn right onto Al Meydan Road, and follow the signs to Meydan Racecourse and The Meydan Hotel.

Please click here to download the location map.

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