The 2025 edition of the Dubai World Cup, one of horseracing’s most prestigious events, is set to take place on Saturday, April 5th. This grand finale will mark the culmination of an extended 16-meeting Carnival at the iconic Meydan Racecourse. The event has been rescheduled to coincide with Eid Al Fitr celebrations across the UAE.
The new season kicks off on Friday, November 8th, 2024, with the first of four feature race days occurring on Festive Friday, December 20th. The AED1 million G2 Maktoum Mile will headline this superb card. The Carnival’s second marquee race day, the ‘Fashion Friday’ fixture, is set for January 24th, 2025, featuring the AED3.68 million G1 Al Maktoum Challenge, which offers ‘Bonus Scheme’ entry to the Dubai World Cup.
Emirates Super Saturday, scheduled for March 1st, 2025, will feature the G2 Al Maktoum Classic, another ‘win and you’re in’ race, as its highlight.
Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Racing Club, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating,
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, April 5th, 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 have fostered international cooperation, bringing together the best in the industry and promoting the sport’s growth and development.
Sheikh Mohammed’s dedication to the equine industry is evident through the establishment of state-of-the-art facilities, the introduction of innovative racing formats, and his support of breeding and training programs that have produced world-class competitors. His influence extends beyond the racetrack, impacting the broader cultural and economic landscape of Dubai, making it a premier destination for horseracing enthusiasts and professionals alike.
In line with its commitment to modernisation, the Dubai Racing Carnival has also unveiled a refreshed logo, reflecting a new and relevant vision for the future.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
