about us

Dubai Racing Club (DRC) is the parent company of the Dubai Racing Carnival and the Dubai World Cup, which is globally-renowned as the world’s most spectacular race day with its total prize purse of US$ 30.5 million making it one of the most rewarding meetings around the world.

Formed in 1992, Dubai Racing Club serves to organise and host horseracing at Meydan Racecourse between November and March annually, working closely with the Emirates Racing Authority, the body governing the sport in the United Arab Emirates. In addition to organising top-class horseracing, Dubai Racing Club has grown and expanded its scope of operations over the years with its consolidated corporate portfolio now including Dubai Equestrian Club, Emirates Equestrian Centre and Zabeel Feed.

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Aerial view of Meydan racing facility

History of Racing in Dubai

Horseracing began in Dubai in October 1981, when the Camel Track hosted the first Thoroughbred race meeting. Three races were run – over a sprint distance, a mile and a mile and a half – organised by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai…

EXECUTIVE TEAM

SHEIKH RASHED BIN DALMOOK BIN JUMA AL MAKTOUM

Chairman

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SHEIKH RASHED BIN DALMOOK BIN JUMA AL MAKTOUM

Chairman

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H.E. ALI A. AL ALI

Board Member and Chief Executive Officer

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H.E. KHALIFA THANI BIN OBOOD AL FALASI

Board Member

Dubai Turf Club

A private members’ club for the next generation of horseracing enthusiasts, offering unprecedented access to the people shaping the sport in Dubai and beyond. 

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