Dubai World Cup 2027

When

27 March–27 March 2027

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Where

Meydan Racecourse

United Arab EmiratesDubai, United Arab Emirates

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About the event

The Dubai World Cup is one of the richest days in horse racing, staged each March under the lights at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The feature race carries a multi-million-dollar purse and draws top thoroughbreds and trainers from around the world to a glamorous, floodlit meeting. The 2027 running is on 27 March.

Key figures
Saturday — single day27 March 2027
First run1996Meydan since 2010
Distance2,000 mon dirt
MeetingFloodlitrun at night
PurseMulti-millionamong racing's richest
Stay in Dubai

Check-in 26 Mar, check-out 28 Mar 2027 — 2 nights around 27 March–27 March 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • Typeracecourse
  • AirportDubai International Airport (DXB), about 20 km
  • From the airportDubai Metro Red Line, bus or taxi; airport is 4 km from the city, about 20 min — Nol card, zone-based fares
  • Public transportDubai Metro (Red/Green), buses, tram and water taxis (RTA): Rechargeable Nol card works on all RTA transport; zone-based fares, cheaper than single tickets
  • TaxiDubai Taxi Corporation app, Uber, Careem, Hala — Metered cream-coloured cars; hail on the street or book in an app
  • Time zoneAsia/Dubai
Host country
  • Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham
  • Language: Arabic
  • Driving: on the right
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Phone: +971
  • Emergency: 999
  • Electricity: 220–240 V, 50 Hz, plugs G

Coming years

2028

The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.