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Dubai
World Cup
Dubai
World Cup
The World Richest Race Meeting
29th March 2003
The Group I Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates
Airline, is run at Nad Al Sheba race course in Dubai
and is worth US$6,000,000 making it the richest
race in the world. It is the highlight of a meeting
worth US$15,250,000, which is the world's richest
race meeting.
There are seven races
on the programme, six for thoroughbreds and one
for Purebred Arabians. Of the six thoroughbred events,
four are run at Group I level, the highest standard
in international racing.
These are the Dubai
World Cup, the US$2,000,000 Dubai Duty Free, the
US$2,000,000 Dubai Sheema Classic and the US$2,000,000
Dubai Golden Shaheen. The other two thoroughbred
races are the US$2,000,000 UAE Derby and the US$1,000,000
Godolphin Mile and they are run at Group II level,
one step below Group I level.
The Purebred Arabian
race is the Dubai Kahayla Classic and is run under
Group I status and at US$250,000 it is the richest
race for Purebred Arabians in the world.
Special arrangements
have been made this year too to enhance the experience
of this event. As the epicenter of the social scene,
the International Village is improved every year
to accommodate everyone's needs. Access to the International
Village is by entrance tickets priced at Dhs 150.
The village incorporates a multitude of food and
beverage outlets offering a variety of refreshment
options, Exhibition Stand, Live Entertainment and
giant screen race coverage.
The Picnic Garden,
a private enclosure located close to the track rails
on the 9th fairway, allows guests to enjoy the delights
of their pre ordered hampers prepared by Jumeirah
Hospitality. A selection of menus is available for
a minimum of 2 guests starting from Dhs 400/- per
hamper, which are all presented within a souvenir
hamper.
The Millennium Terrace
encompassing the entire level 2 is for reserved
grandstand seating and will provide the convenience
of a dining area on the open concourse overlooking
the track along with licensed beverage outlets
For further details,
information on the hospitality options available
and locations of ticket sales outlets, please visit
www.dubaiworldcup.com.
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