Dubai World Cup Night

Dubai World Cup Night is a series of six thoroughbred horse races held annually at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From 1996 through 2009, the event was held at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.

Run under the auspices of the Emirates Racing Authority, the event currently offers purses totalling US$21 million and is the single richest day of Thoroughbred racing in the world. The Dubai World Cup Night includes the following races:

• Dubai Kahayla Classic (for purebred Arabians)
• Al Quoz Sprint
• Godolphin Mile
• UAE Derby
• Dubai Golden Shaheen
• Dubai Duty Free Stakes (part of the Asian Mile Challenge)
• Dubai Sheema Classic
• Dubai World Cup

References

• Meydan Racecourse
• ESPN report on the 2008 Dubai World Cup Night