Dubai World Cup 2026 - in pictures

  • The 30th Dubai World Cup gets under way at Meydan in Dubai. Sedra Samer (red hat) and her friends Nasab and Nirvana Al Jurdy. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
    The 30th Dubai World Cup gets under way at Meydan in Dubai. Sedra Samer (red hat) and her friends Nasab and Nirvana Al Jurdy. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
  • As racegoers arrive the excitement for the race day builds
    As racegoers arrive the excitement for the race day builds
  • Hala Al Bouchi, wearing a white hat, poses for a photo
    Hala Al Bouchi, wearing a white hat, poses for a photo
  • Live entertainment welcomes racegoers before the first race
    Live entertainment welcomes racegoers before the first race
  • Live entertainment greets racegoers as they arrive at Meydan Racecourse
    Live entertainment greets racegoers as they arrive at Meydan Racecourse
  • Crowds arrive before the first race
    Crowds arrive before the first race
  • Signing up for the Style Stakes, the fashion event held alongside the Dubai World Cup
    Signing up for the Style Stakes, the fashion event held alongside the Dubai World Cup