Forget the Grand National, the Kentucky Derby and even the Arc de Triomphe. When it comes to money, the Dubai World Cup at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is the richest horse race in the world.
The mile-and-a-quarter group-one race for four year olds and above offers an incredible US$6 million prize fund, with US$3.6 million going to the winner. It is no surprise that the best horses, jockeys and trainers make the annual trip to the UAE.
Thoroughbred racing traces its roots back to the Middle East and its homecoming could not be grander. The magnificent Nad Al Sheba Racecourse boasts state-of-art facilities, including television monitors in all areas to ensure you miss none of the action. A visit to the track is a must for any race fan. Not only is the race of the highest caliber, but the floodlit sand and dirt track is superb.
Dubai is regarded as the "Pearl of the Arabian Gulf", and the city finds the perfect blend between the past and the present. The atmospheric old town, with its markets and alleyways, is contrasted with the ultra modern and cosmopolitan new town. The new town provides the biggest attraction away from the track - some of the best shopping on the planet.
