The UAE's racing calendar for 2026-2027 season features 64 race meetings across five racecourses throughout the country.
From historic race meetings to internationally recognised feature events, the season promises top-class competition across the country’s leading racecourses, said a WAM news agency report.
The season reflects the UAE’s continued commitment to enhancing the competitiveness and prestige of horse racing, featuring a distinguished programme of races for both Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred horses.
Racing will take place at Meydan Racecourse (17 race meetings), Abu Dhabi Turf Club (16 race meetings), Al Ain Racecourse (14 race meetings), Jebel Ali Racecourse (11 race meetings), and Sharjah Racecourse (6 race meetings).
Meydan Racecourse remains the flagship venue of UAE racing and will conclude the season with the $12 million Dubai World Cup on March 27, 2027. Renowned for attracting the world's talented horses, and connections. The race meeting continues to attract global audiences and showcase UAE on the international sporting stage.
Abu Dhabi Turf Club will host two of the season’s most prestigious contests, beginning with the UAE President Cup, offering prize money of AED8 million on December 12, 2026, one of the world’s most significant races for Purebred Arabians. The venue will also stage the Abu Dhabi Gold Cup on February 7, 2027, offering prize money of $1 million and attracting quality Thoroughbreds from leading jurisdictions.
Sharjah Racecourse will feature a strong programme of marquee events, including the HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup, the GCC Cup, the HH Sharjah Crown Prince Cup, and the HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup, which serves as the opening leg of the Emirates Sprint Series.
Al Ain Racecourse will once again showcase endurance and stamina with the popular three-leg Marathon Series alongside the Al Ain Mile meeting, while Jebel Ali Racecourse will continue its rich tradition of competitive racing through feature events on the hill such as the Jebel Ali Mile, Jebel Ali Sprint, and Jebel Ali Stakes.
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