The Dubai World Cup, without a doubt, is one of the biggest sporting and social occasions on the UAE calendar.

The event, which was born out of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is the world’s richest horse race.

We’ve put together all the key details you need to know ahead of the spectacular sporting spectacle.

Make sure to get in touch with us if you’re at Meydan this weekend.

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DUBAI WORLD CUP DATE, TIME, VENUE INFO

DATE: Saturday, March 31st 2018

VENUE: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai

GATES OPEN: Midday (GST)

RACING START TIME: 3:45pm (GST)

TICKETS: Tickets for all race meetings, including the Dubai World Cup, are still available. Visit dubaiworldcup.com for full ticketing information and hospitality packages.

RACE SCHEDULE: There are nine races, six in Group 1 and three in Group 2 – with the multi-million dollar Dubai World Cup race bringing an end to proceedings at 8.50pm.

HEADLINE RACE: US$10 million (Dh37m) Dubai World Cup.

WHERE TO WATCH

TV: UAE – Full coverage available on both Dubai Sports and Yas TV.

RADIO: UAE – Listen to the action on Dubai Eye 103.8.

GETTING TO MEYDAN

With 80,000 race-goers travelling to Meydan on Saturday, make sure you make prior transport arrangements to get to the race venue.

There will be plenty of taxi and Uber options available but our advice is to book ahead and be wary that there will be long queues leaving the venue after the conclusion of the racing and the post-race concert.