There were a few surprises this year, but the ultimate favourite won the main event.
Arrogate started off behind the pack but stormed to victory in the main event, beating Gun Runner and Neolithic.
Check out results for each of the nine races for the richest night in horse racing.
Results
■ Dubai World Cup: Arrogate starts slowly but easily wins
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■ Dubai Sheema Classic: Jack Hobbs hits it out of the ground | Analysis
■ Dubai Turf: Vivlos overcomes wet conditions to win | Analysis
■ Dubai Golden Shaheen: Mind Your Biscuits wins from widest gate | Analysis
■ Al Quoz Sprint: The Right Man wins in a photo finish
■ UAE Derby: Thunder Snow beats Epicharis by a nose
■ Dubai Gold Cup: Vazirabad beats Beautiful Romance, Sheikhzayedroad
■ Dubai Kahayla Classic: Qatar's Reda holds off RB Burn
■ Godolphin Mile: Second Summer beats Ross and Sharp Azteca
■ Photo gallery: The latest photos from the track updated throughout the day
More coverage
■ Geoffrey Riddle on Arrogate: Time to cement the legacy
■ Main event predictions: Can Arrogate be challenged?
■ The other races: Picking the day full of races
■ The main event: Arrogate drawn in Gate 9 for Dubai World Cup
■ Princess Haya: The intricacies of training thoroughbreds for the Dubai World Cup
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