The rain didn't prevent people from dressing up!
There were some lavish hats on show (Elis Crewes pictured).
And some unusual outfits too!
Racegoers get ready for the big day (Snejana Sadovnic (L) and Ines Wendel).
Racegoer Emma Muller.
L-R Ellie Bedford, Robyn Hornby and Sophie Chambers.
Top hats, top suits: Ashish Ishwar and Pawan Ishwar.
Dashing: Erina Kuznetsova.
It's high up there.
The Red Devil.
Second Summer, ridden by Patrick Dobbs, wins the Godolphin Mile race.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
All eyes on the trophy.
The Al Quoz Sprint - winner The Right Man ridden by Francois-Xavier Bertras.
Dubai Kahayla Classic - winner Rada ridden by Harry Bentley.
Under the lights: The Dubai Kahayla Classic.
Dubai Golden Shaheen - winner Mind your Biscuits, ridden by Joel Rosario.
Dubai Turf - winner Vivlos, ridden by Joao Moreira.
Moreira celebrates.
The Dubai World Cup final race takes place.
Arrogate, ridden by Mike Smith, records an incredible win.
The celebrations start.
Trainer Bob Baffert with the trophy.
And jockey Smith.
Sport360 staff
18:57 25/03/2017
It’s the biggest sporting and social occasion in the Dubai calendar.
And, despite the rain and unusual UAE weather, racegoers turned out in force on Saturday for the Dubai World Cup.
Here’s a selection of the best images from Meydan Racecourse as another special day unfolded.
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