The Dubai City World Cup - The World's Richest Horse Race

The Dubai City World Cup - The World's Richest Horse Race
By Adam Singleton

Initially Dubai may look like a not likely place for horse racing however, as the city that constructed a snow dome in the desert, maybe it ought to come as no fantastic shock that this Middle Eastern shopping heaven also holds the world's wealthiest horse race.

The race was founded in 1996 by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, that is additionally the owner of Darley Stud and Godolphin Racing, among the world's leading pedigreed breeding and racing procedures.

Held every year at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, the 2000m track is a left handed dirt training course. The race is most noteworthy for being the world's richest race, with some US$ 6 million at stake, and the race is acknowledged as the centrepiece of worldwide auto racing and hailed as the thoroughbred "World Championship".

The fact that the race takes place between East is particularly substantial, as every pure-blooded equine worldwide is descended from three Arabian stallions which were originally exported from the Middle East: the Darley Arabian, the Byerley Turk and the Godolphin Arabian. These stallions were bred with English mares and all modern thoroughbreds carry the genes of these Arabian horses.

The picture of Arabian horsemen charging throughout the desert is still a solid part of Arab folklore, and there has actually long been a solid association between the Middle East and equines that has been identified worldwide for several centuries.

Historically, horses were made use of as a symbol of power, riches and status within Middle Eastern culture, and equines where uniquely bred generation upon generation to enhance speed and stamina, which is now seen in numerous pureblood horses throughout the world.

The race draws equines, bikers and racing fans from all over the world and uses a number of upmarket hospitality events for punters. The 'Breakfast with destiny' occasion attributes live discourse, star interviews with top visitors and live enjoyment, with an extravagant morning meal buffet that is served on the grass alongside the paddock.

International Village is the heart of the Dubai World Cup social scene and is a terrific area to take in the exciting environment of the races. A ticket-only event, the International Town incorporates a wide variety of food and drink outlets and features the bubble lounge, exhibition stands, live entertainment and huge digital displays to check out the live activity racing.

Those wanting to visit the world's wealthiest horse race and seeking lodging can take their choice from Dubai's coastline resorts [http://www.jumeirahbeachclub.com], downtown resorts, or Marina hotels, which together use an option of upmarket, luxury places where to base yourself throughout the Dubai World Cup.

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