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Dubai World Cup

Saturday 5th April 2025

Book your Dubai World Cup experience with the racing experts and save time & money by booking your travel, accommodation, transfers & official tickets/hospitality all in one place!

Flight inclusive experiences from just £1,595 per person

Book with just a 30% deposit

The Dubai World Cup rated 9.6 by RacingBreaks.com customers

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Frankie Dettori

Frankie Dettori

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Dubai World Cup Experiences from £1,595pp

Pullman Downtown Dubai

from £1,495 per person

Book with just a 30% deposit!

December Booking Promotion

✔ Save £200 per person

✔ ​​Now just £1,495 (full price £1,595)

Offer ends 31st Dec

What's included:​

✔ Return direct flights to Dubai​​

✔ Return airport transfers

✔ Four or more nights accommodation

✔ Breakfast each morning

✔ Invite to Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening!​

✔ Return racecourse transfers

✔ Ticket / Hospitality to the Dubai World Cup

✔ On-site Racing Breaks staff for 24hr assistance

✔ ATOL Protection​​​​​​​

View all available ticket/hospitality options here

Why stay here?

- Popular cosmopolitan hotel close to downtown Dubai​

- Rooms have views of Dubai skyline & water canal

- Hotel has its own Bistro, Bakery & Brasserie

- Pool bar with views of the Burj Khalifa

- Short transfers from both airport & racecourse

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Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah

from £1,895 per person

Book with just a 30% deposit!

December Booking Promotion:

✔ Free Upgrade to Half Board​

✔ Free room upgrade

Offers end 31st Dec

What's included:​

✔ Return direct flights to Dubai​​

✔ Return airport transfers

✔ Four or more nights accommodation

✔ Breakfast each morning

✔ Invite to Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening!

✔ Return racecourse transfers

✔ Ticket / Hospitality to the Dubai World Cup

✔ On-site Racing Breaks staff for 24hr assistance

✔ ATOL Protection​​​​​​​

View all available ticket/hospitality options here

Why stay here?

- Located on Dubai's iconic Palm Islands​

- Private beach

- Ten restaurants and lounges to choose from

- Luxury Saray Spa on-site

- Just steps from the Palm West Beach promenade

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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

from £2,295 per person

Book with just a 30% deposit!

December Booking Promotion:

✔ Free Upgrade to Half Board!

✔ Save £700 per person (full price £2,995)

Offers end 31st Dec

What's included:

✔ Return direct flights to Dubai​​

✔ Private return airport transfers (+airport meet & greet)

✔ Four or more nights accommodation

✔ Breakfast each morning

✔ Invite to Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening!

✔ Private return racecourse transfers

✔ Ticket / Hospitality to the Dubai World Cup

✔ On-site Racing Breaks staff for 24hr assistance

✔ ATOL Protection​​​​​​​

View all available ticket/hospitality options here

Why stay here?

- Luxury ocean front hotel with private beach​

- Nine restaurants & bars to choose from

- Located in the heart of the Dubai marina district

- Numerous pools​

- Luxury bedrooms with sea-view balconies

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The Meydan Hotel

from £2,595 per person

Book with just a 30% deposit!

December Booking Promotion:

✔ Invite to exclusive Stable Tour

✔ Save £100 per person (full price £2,695)​

Offers end 31st Dec

What's included:​

✔ Return direct flights to Dubai​​

✔ Return airport transfers

✔ Four or more nights accommodation

✔ Breakfast each morning

✔ Invite to Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening!

✔ Exclusive tour of Dubai Racing Club's Stables

✔ Ticket / Hospitality to the Dubai World Cup

✔ On-site Racing Breaks staff for 24hr assistance

✔ ATOL Protection​​​​​​​

View all available ticket/hospitality options here

Why stay here?

- Located on-site at Meydan Racecourse​

- Luxurious rooms overlook the iconic racecourse

- Rooftop infinity pool

- Seven restaurants & lounges to choose from

- Only 15 minutes from downtown Dubai

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Atlantis the Royal

from £4,895 per person

Book with just a 30% deposit!

December Booking Promotion:

✔ Free Upgrade to Half Board!​

✔ Save £100 per person (full price £4,995)

Offers end 31st Dec

What's included:​

✔ Return direct flights to Dubai​​

✔ Private return airport transfers (+airport meet & greet)

✔ Four or more nights accommodation

✔ Breakfast each morning

✔ Invite to Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening!

✔ Private return racecourse transfers

✔ Hospitality to the Dubai World Cup

✔ On-site Racing Breaks staff for 24hr assistance

✔ ATOL Protection​​​​​​​

View all available ticket/hospitality options here

Why stay here?

- The "most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world"​

- Infinite views of the Arabian Sea & Palm Island

- 17 world-class restaurants (8 with celebrity chefs)

- Awaken luxury Spa

- Endless stretch of private beach

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Why book with RacingBreaks.com?

- Book with just a 10% deposit!

- Flexible payment schedules

- Exclusive promotions

- Expert knowledge & advice

- Save money

RacingBreaks.com are an exclusive authorized tour operator for the Dubai World Cup!

Unsure which hotel is right for you?

Give one of our racing experts a call on

0800 193 6646 or make an enquiry below!​

Dubai World Cup Tickets / Hospitality

There are a variety of ticket & hospitality options available at Meydan during the Dubai World Cup night. With experiences inclusive of drinks and lavish buffets, to fine dining restaurants, there is something to suit every taste.

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Looking to book hospitality on its own? Visit our dedicated Dubai World Cup Hospitality page:

Our Recommended Options:

Apron Views

Included as standard

Located in front of the Grandstand, Apron Views is a lively social village, with entertainment to enjoy every minute of the Dubai World Cup action and atmosphere.

What's included?

- Access to the area in front of the grandstand to  watch the racing from right up close to the rail

- Access to the free grandstand seats within the Apron Views

- Access to a range of bars and the rails food court, located inside the Meydan Grandstand

Trackside

Upgrade from £375 per person 

Offering seats located opposite the finish line and adjacent to the Parade Ring, alongside buffet style food and house beverages Trackside is the perfect upgrade from a standard ticket.

What's included?

- Dedicated seating located on Level 1 of the Grandstand opposite the finish line
- Buffet-style afternoon tea followed by a selection of finger foods
- Standard house alcoholic beverages

First Class Lounge

Upgrade from £600 per person 

The First Class Lounge, with its spacious outdoor seating and track-facing balcony, is the ideal option for a chic and more personal experience.

What's included?

- Dedicated restaurant with outside balcony to watch the racing
- Afternoon tea followed by international buffet all day long
- Standard house alcoholic beverages

Paddock View

Upgrade from £1,000 per person 

On the fifth floor of the Meydan Grandstand, this deluxe restaurant offers outdoor seating with a direct view of the finish line, the Parade Ring, the racetrack, and the Dubai World Cup entertainment.

What's included?

- Private balcony on Level 5 of the Meydan Grandstand with stunning views
- Afternoon tea followed by an international buffet

- Premium beverages included

Why book with RacingBreaks.com?

- Official hospitality agent for the Dubai World Cup

- Best priced hospitality

- Quick & easy booking

- Option to add travel, accommodation & transfers

Did you know?

All hospitality options can be combined with travel, accommodation & transfers to make the perfect weekend experience!​

All Other Available Options:

The Gallery

Upgrade from £200 per person 

The Gallery offers an exciting option for a one-of-a-kind brunch with a great view of the finish line and the Closing Ceremony.​

What's included?

- Seating located just after finish line on Level 1 on first-come-first-served basis
- Buffet-style afternoon tea followed by a selection of finger foods
- Standard house alcoholic beverages

The Terrace

Upgrade from £500 per person 

An extensive outdoor seating area that extends from the centre of the Grandstand to the end, giving visitors the option to switch locations throughout the day, enjoying a different view of the racetrack.

What's included?

- Dedicated restaurant with tables of 10 (shared for smaller groups) 
- Afternoon tea followed by buffet dinner
- Standard house alcoholic beverages

Winner's Circle Restaurant

Upgrade from £775 per person 

Meydan Grandstand's iconic restaurant, featuring a glass-fronted dining room and spread over four tiers, offers guests beautiful sights of the Meydan Racecourse in its majesty.

What's included?

- Private table in glass fronted restaurant on level 2 of the Meydan grandstand
- French service afternoon tea followed by a dinner menu
- Standard house alcoholic beverages

Royal Enclosure

Upgrade from £2,600 per person 

For the ultimate luxury experience, guests can enjoy the Dubai World Cup day from the exclusive and secluded Royal Enclosure area.

What's included?

- Private chauffeur & entrance, spacious leather seats & incredible views

- Exclusive Majlis banquet throughout the day

- Premium alcoholic beverages & free flowing bubbly included

Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening

By securing your Dubai World Cup experience with RacingBreaks.com you'll receive a complimentary invitation to our exclusive Celebrity Drinks Evening!

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In 2024 we were joined at the Ritz Carlton Hotel by RacingBreaks.com ambassador Frankie Dettori. He chatted to ITV's Rishi Persad and Racing TV's Tom Stanley who hosted an evening that also welcomed former Champion Jockey Jim Crowley with a special appearance from footballer and racehorse owner Michael Owen as well as Derek 'Tommo' Thompson.

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Guests enjoyed complimentary drinks while listening to personal anecdotes, tips for the Dubai World Cup and a Q&A with the jockeys!

Dubai World Cup Example Itinerary

Below is an example itinerary based on four nights accommodation in Dubai. Trip extensions are available and excursions can be added to your trip to make the most of your time in Dubai!

Tuesday 1st / Wednesday 2nd April 2025

- Depart from your chosen airport on a direct flight to Dubai (flight upgrades to Premium Economy, Business & First Class available upon request)

- Upon arrival into Dubai you'll be transferred from the airport to your chosen hotel.

- You'll have the remainder of the day to relax and recover from your flight.

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Thursday 3rd April 2025

- Today is a day for you to relax, or explore Dubai. You may wish to add on one of our excursions like a trip up the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

- Join us on Thursday late afternoon for our Celebrity Yacht Cruise, in 2024 this was hosted by Ruby Walsh. Alternatively you could add another of our excursions like the evening Desert Safari!

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Friday 4th April 2025

- Friday is another day for you to relax, or head out and explore Dubai. Spend the day on the beach, by the pool, or head off on another of our excursions. If golf is your thing then why not add a round at one of Dubai's incredible courses?

- On Friday evening you are invited to join us at the Racing Breaks Celebrity Drinks Evening, in 2024 we were joined by Frankie Dettori, Jim Crowley, and other racing personalities with the evening hosted by Rishi Persad & Tom Stanley!

Saturday 5th April 2025

- You'll have the morning at leisure to relax before being collected from your hotel and transferred to Meydan racecourse.

- Enjoy a full day of racing with your choice of tickets or hospitality.

- Following Meydan's iconic closing ceremony you'll be transferred back to your hotel.

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Sunday 6th April 2025

- Depending on the time of your flight home, you'll have more time to relax or explore Dubai. Why not recover from Dubai World Cup night by heading for one of Dubai's famous brunches?

- You'll then be collected from your hotel and transferred back to the airport to catch your flight home.

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Extend your trip?

- Your time in Dubai does not need to end of Sunday, stay for a few more days in Dubai and enjoy some time in the sunshine!

- Alternatively you could head back to the airport and catch a flight on to another destination. The choice is yours!

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Excursions

If you're looking to make the most of your time away, why not add an excursion? Below is a selection of our most popular options with others available on request.

Trip Extensions

Our experiences are based on a minimum of 4 nights accommodation, however you can extend your stay in Dubai or add onward travel to locations such as the Maldives or Mauritius!

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We can assist with booking connecting flights should you wish to travel to another destination before or after your trip to the Dubai World Cup.

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Please find a few example destinations below and for more information please make an enquiry and our team would be happy to provide a quote for your perfect trip.

Kurumba Maldives

The Maldives

6 Night Trip Extension from 

£1,295 per person

Heritage Awali Golf and Spa Resort

Mauritius

6 Night Trip Extension from 

£1,195 per person

Hurawalhi Island Resort

The Maldives

6 Night Trip Extension from 

£3,295 per person

Raffles Singapore

Singapore

6 Night Trip Extension from 

£2,395 per person

Flights

Our Dubai World Cup experiences are inclusive of return direct flights from the UK, departures from other destinations are available upon request. Supplements may apply for certain departure airports.

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Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business & First Class are available.

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If you are planning to travel to another destination before or after your trip to Dubai we can also include connecting onward flights. Please enquire for more information.

Departure Airport
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Dublin
13:10 - 00:45 (+1) or 20:50 - 08:15
07:20 - 12:15 or 15:15 - 20:10
Glasgow
13:15 - 00:45 (+1)
07:50 - 12:45
Edinburgh
20:40 - 08:05
15:20 - 20:15
Newcastle
13:10 - 00:25 (+1)
07:25 - 12:05
Manchester
08:50 - 19:50 or 20:40 - 07:55 (+1)
07:25 - 12:00 or 14:30 - 19:15
Birmingham
13:40 - 00:45 (+1) or 20:50 - 07:50 (+1)
07:40 - 12:25 or 14:55 - 19:40
London Stansted
14:05 - 01:00 (+1) or 20:15 - 07:10 (+1)
08:20 - 12:55 or 14:15 - 18:45
London Gatwick
09:40 - 20:30 or 20:25 - 07:20 (+1)
08:00 - 12:35 or 14:55 - 19:45
London Heathrow
09:10 - 20:00 or 22:00 - 08:45 (+1)
11:25 - 16:10 or 15:45 - 20:15

Locations Map

Below you will find a map of all of our hotels in Dubai for the Dubai World Cup. We have hotels in a variety of locations, to suite personal preferences. All hotels are within easy reach of both Meydan, and Dubai Airport.

About the Dubai World Cup

About the Dubai World Cup

The world's richest raceday, typically held annually on the last Saturday of March at Meydan, the Dubai World Cup is a bucket list event for every racing fan!

 

It attracts the best horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the world and is known for its thrilling atmosphere, luxurious setting, and exciting entertainment. This must-see event truly is a unique and unforgettable experience.

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A trip to the Dubai World Cup with RacingBreaks.com is more than just the day at the races, experience luxury accommodation, incredible excursions and our exclusive celebrity drinks evening with Frankie Dettori and other racing personalities!

Dubai World Cup Dress Code

Gentlemen (including children 12 years old and above)*

Gentlemen are required to wear smart attire or national dress.

 

Ladies (including children 12 years old and above)*

Ladies are required to wear smart attire or national dress and are encouraged to wear hats. Dresses and skirts should be of modest length, falling just above the knee or longer.

 

Guests wearing the following will not be permitted in the Meydan Grandstand:

1. Shorts

2. Sportswear of any type

3. Torn or ripped jeans or any other clothing which is torn or ripped even if considered designer fashion

4. Open neck t-shirt and tank tops

5. Trainers (sneakers/sport shoes) or flip flops

Dubai World Cup Schedule / Timings

12:30 Gates Open

15:30 First Race

20:35 Last Race (The Dubai World Cup)

21:05 Closing Ceremony

Reviews

"The Dubai Racing World Cup and follow on trip to the Maldives AMAZING. Can't thank Ed and the whole team at Racing Breaks enough, everything was so well organised from transfers, the unique experiences, the Race Day itself, as others have commented for Bhuphat to include Dubai Millennium's name tag, and then win the big race was a definite goosebumps moment.
Will definitely be using Racing Breaks again."

June, 2024

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