• A worker waters the course ahead of the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan Racecourse, in Dubai. Getty Images
    A worker waters the course ahead of the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan Racecourse, in Dubai. Getty Images
  • Morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan Racecourse, on Saturday. Getty Images
    Morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan Racecourse, on Saturday. Getty Images
  • Mishriff in full gallop during morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup. The Irish-bred racehorse won the Saudi Cup in February. Getty Images
    Mishriff in full gallop during morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup. The Irish-bred racehorse won the Saudi Cup in February. Getty Images
  • Morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup. Meydan has a 2,400-metre turf track and a 2,000m dirt course. Getty Images
    Morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup. Meydan has a 2,400-metre turf track and a 2,000m dirt course. Getty Images
  • Burj Khalifa provides the dramatic backdrop for track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup. Getty Images
    Burj Khalifa provides the dramatic backdrop for track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup. Getty Images
  • Morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup, with downtown Dubai's high-rises in the background. Getty Images
    Morning track work ahead of the Dubai World Cup, with downtown Dubai's high-rises in the background. Getty Images
  • Meydan Racecourse's grandstand is more than 1.6 kilometres in length. Getty Images
    Meydan Racecourse's grandstand is more than 1.6 kilometres in length. Getty Images
  • Meydan opened in 2010 and incorporates a five-star hotel, golf course and horse racing museum. Getty Images
    Meydan opened in 2010 and incorporates a five-star hotel, golf course and horse racing museum. Getty Images
  • The grandstand at Meydan has a capacity for more than 60,000 spectators. The 2021 race will be held behind closed doors due to Covid-19 measures. Getty Images
    The grandstand at Meydan has a capacity for more than 60,000 spectators. The 2021 race will be held behind closed doors due to Covid-19 measures. Getty Images
  • A general view of Meydan ahead of the Dubai World Cup. Saturday's meeting is the 25th anniversary of the event. Getty Images
    A general view of Meydan ahead of the Dubai World Cup. Saturday's meeting is the 25th anniversary of the event. Getty Images

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Meydan Racecourse - prep for the 2021 Dubai World Cup race in pictures

The silver jubilee running of the race takes place on Saturday

The National

March 27, 2021

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