Dubai World Cup night will be held on Saturday, Apr. 5, the finale of an expanded 16-week Dubai Racing Carnival, the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) announced on Friday.
The DWC will be held a week later than previously as a culmination of a week of Eid Al Fitr celebrations. The desert stand will begin at Meydan Racecourse on Friday, Nov. 8, with Festive Friday earmarked for Dec. 20 with the running of AED1-million G2 Maktoum Mile. Three other feature race days will be held throughout the Dubai Racing Carnival: Fashion Friday–with an all Pattern race card including the AED3.68-million G1 Al Maktoum Challenge which is a 'Bonus Scheme' entry into the DWC–on Jan. 24, Emirates Super Saturday on Saturday, Mar. 1 with another automatic 'Bonus Scheme' entry for the winner of the G2 Al Maktoum Classic, and then the aforementioned Dubai World Cup night finale. For the full calendar, please visit the DRC website.
Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Racing Club, said, “The Dubai World Cup is one of the best-established sporting and social events of the year in Dubai. This incredible race meeting has grown year on year, since its 1996 inception, and we look forward to welcoming the best horses, jockeys, trainers and owners from around the world to Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
“We are also delighted to offer two additional days of racing this season, providing more opportunities for horses based locally and those joining us from overseas. The Dubai Racing Carnival has been instrumental in transforming the horseracing landscape globally. It is a celebration of the sport, combining top-tier racing action with world-class entertainment, fashion, and hospitality. With the introduction of new race days and an enhanced prize pool, the Carnival continues to attract elite participants and audiences from around the world.
“Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Racing Carnival has reached new heights. His passion and commitment to the sport has not only elevated the status of the Dubai World Cup but has also placed Dubai firmly on the global horseracing map. His Highness's efforts has fostered international cooperation, bringing together the best in the industry and promoting the sport's growth and development.”
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