Race off to Dubai World Cup with Frankie Dettori
For MoS readers only: join jockey legends at the sport’s glitziest event
THIS is, quite simply, the biggest draw in the horse-racing calendar – the glitziest and most prestigious occasion in the sport, with the highest prize-money purse to boot. On this exclusive trip to Dubai, Mail on Sunday readers will join the world’s greatest jockeys and thoroughbreds for the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan racecourse, and enjoy full hospitality, plus tickets to the after-race show and fireworks.
In addition to your premium seat in the astonishing mile-long grandstand, you will also have the chance to meet two of the world’s great jockeys – Frankie Dettori and Jim Crowley – while famous names from the racing world will also join you at your table during a special breakfast event.
But this trip is not just about the racing. You will have time to enjoy Dubai’s many attractions, from the incredible shopping malls and pristine beaches to the stunning sand dunes beyond the city. And you will stay at the luxurious JW Marriott Marquis, one of the world’s tallest hotels.
REASONS TO BOOK Meet Frankie Dettori and Jim Crowley
Dubai World Cup race day is the region’s biggest sporting and social occasion. The racing is of the highest quality, featuring nine races and a total prize money of $35million – about £26.5million. You will enjoy gallery hospitality, with unlimited food and drink, a seat in the stands and signed memorabilia. On the eve of the race, you will attend a special party with Frankie Dettori and Jim Crowley, two outstanding jockeys of their generation, who will offer some memorable insights and anecdotes.
Stay in the one of the world’s tallest hotels
Dubai is bulging with superlatives. Whether it’s the world’s tallest building, largest shopping mall or most expensive horse race, expect to find it here in the UAE’s most glamorous city.
You will also be staying in one of the world’s tallest hotels, the five-star JW Marriott Marquis.
Traditional dhow cruise
In an exclusive offer for Mail on Sunday readers, you will enjoy a wonderful evening on a traditional dhow, enjoying dinner on board as you sail along Dubai Creek.
Breakfast with the Stars
A host of famous racing names will join you for a lavish breakfast event hosted by broadcaster Rishi Persad**. Get fascinating insights into the race meeting as you watch the horses work out. You will also hear stories and analysis from former champion jockeys during this star-studded event.
See the best of Dubai
You will have plenty of time away from the racing to unwind in the spa, relax by the pool, indulge in retail therapy or enjoy the comforts of your five-star hotel. You will also have the option to join a celebrity golf day, enjoy a sundowner safari amid the dunes, and to extend your holiday if you wish.