Emirates Airline Sponsors Opening Night at Meydan Racecourse

Emirates Airline Sponsor Opening Night at Meydan Racecourse
Leading airline supports all seven “Dubai Racing Club” races at Meydan

Emirates Airline, a long-time supporter of equestrian sports in Dubai and around the world, will be sponsoring the opening meeting of the season at Dubai’s iconic Meydan Racecourse, on Friday, November 4th. The airline has been a supporter of racing in Dubai for more than two decades, including lending its name to the $12 million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline.

There are twin features on the card, worth AED210,000 in total prize money. The 80-100 handicap will feature some horses already qualified for the 2023 Dubai World Cup Carnival, as will the equally valuable 1900metre event.

Racegoers will also have an opportunity to see the next generation of potential stars when the first two-year-old contest of the season takes place; a maiden over 1200metres.

Major General Dr. Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, General Manager of Dubai Racing Club, commented: “We are delighted to have Emirates on board for the first meeting of our 2022/23 season at Meydan Racecourse. They remain one of the world’s leading airlines and their support to us here at Dubai Racing Club is unparalleled.

“We look forward to working with them once again and to an exciting evening of racing, which will mark the curtain raiser to our season at Dubai’s flagship racecourse.

Boutros Boutros, Divisional Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing & Brand for Emirates, said: “With the start of a new season at the Meydan Racecourse, we begin another exciting racing period that will quickly culminate to the Dubai World Cup, an event that has firmly established itself as some of the top racing challenges in the world. We are committed to further elevating Dubai’s standing as a global destination at the forefront of premier sporting events, business and tourism.”

The Dubai Racing Club season opener on Friday is the first of 22 meetings at Meydan Racecourse during the 2022-2023 racing season, and a set of tickets are offered for sale while entry is free of charge for People of Determination, Senior Citizens, Front Liners, Teachers and Children.

Hospitality ticket options start from 50 dirhams (Premium), and several options other are available for luxury restaurants and private suites.

Book now through our website www.dubairacingclub.com