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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 25: Yuga Kawada riding Ushba Tesoro wins the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on March 25, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike / Getty Images)
Dubai World Cup 2024: When is it and are tickets still available?

One of the highlights on the UAE sports calendar takes place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30

Horse RacingMarch 22, 2024
The F1 Fan Zone at Yas Marina Circuit in 2023, a year in which the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix drew a record number of fans across the weekend.
Abu Dhabi GP to turn Yas Island into 'festival city'

Biggest crowd yet expected at Yas Marina Circuit in December as event's popularity continues to soar

F1March 13, 2024
Kairi Netsuke won the men's section of World Skateboarding Tour (WST) - Dubai Street 2024 at Dubai Harbour. Pawan Singh / The National
Japan's Netsuke and Akama shine as skateboarding takes Dubai by storm

World Skateboarding Tour event saw 238 athletes from 63 countries vie for Paris Olympics qualifying spots

OlympicsMarch 12, 2024
Baseball United is expanding its operations across the Middle East. Photo: Baseball United
Baseball United signs historic partnership with Saudi Arabia

The Saudi federation to host its league and include rights to launch Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam franchises

SportMarch 07, 2024
Oscar Chavez and Military Law clinch the Maktoum Classic at Meydan on Super Saturday. Photo: Dubai Racing Club
Oscar Chavez rides Military Law to victory in Maktoum Classic

Musabah Al Muhairi’s Dubawi gelding has guaranteed spot in Dubai World Cup after win at Meydan

Horse RacingMarch 02, 2024
Jockey William Buick and Castle Way will be aiming to win the Group 2 Dubai City of Gold which could earn them a spot in the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic. Shutterstock
Clapton heads Super Saturday field for spot in Dubai World Cup

Godolphin aim for five prizes across nine races in traditional dress rehearsal

Horse RacingMarch 01, 2024
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker celebrate after sealing victory against Afghanistan at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2024. Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub
Ireland beat Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi to seal first ever Test triumph

Captain Andrew Balbirnie's unbeaten half-century guides team to historic win at the Tolerance Oval

CricketMarch 01, 2024
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi led the way with the bat in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Captain Shahidi calls for ‘big day’ from Afghan batsman

'Home' team take slender lead of 26 with seven wickets in hand in Abu Dhabi Test

CricketFebruary 29, 2024
Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah’s off stump goes cartwheeling to a ball by Mark Adair on the opening day of the Test match at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub
Ireland's Adair takes career-best five-for in first day of Test against Afghanistan

Irish quick strikes with five for 39 to restrict hosts to 155 before visitors close on 100 for four

CricketFebruary 28, 2024
Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi leads his side in a one-off Test against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. AFP
Afghanistan hope Abu Dhabi conditions give them edge against Ireland

Capital's Tolerance Oval will become the 122nd ground in world to host men’s Test cricket on Wednesday

CricketFebruary 27, 2024
Lotto-DSTNY's Belgian cyclist Lennert Van Eetvelt lifts his trophy after winning the race of the 6th UAE Cycling Tour on February 25, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Lennert Van Eetvelt is shock winner of 2024 UAE Tour

UAE Team Emirates riders Jay Vine and Brandon McNulty fall short in dramatic final day

SportFebruary 25, 2024
Senor Buscador, left, ridden by Junior Alvarado beats Ushba Tesoro under Yuga Kawada to win the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday, February 24. AP
Senor Buscador wins $20 million Saudi Cup

The six-year-old son of Mineshaft rallied on the home stretch to pip Japan’s Ushba Tesoro

Horse RacingFebruary 24, 2024
Soudal Quick–Step's Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier celebrates on the podium after winning stage 6 of the 6th UAE Cycling Tour from the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Breakwater on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Merlier wins his third sprint stage in UAE Tour

UAE Team Emirates’ Jay Vine retains his overall lead after Stage 6 as the race heads to final leg on Jebel Hafeet

SportFebruary 24, 2024
Team Visma-Lease a Bike's Dutch cyclist Olav Kooij celebrates after winning the fifth stage of the UAE Tour. AFP
Kooij pips Merlier in photo finish to win Stage 5 of UAE Tour

UAE Team Emirates' Jay Vine maintains GC lead with teammate Brandon McNulty in third

SportFebruary 23, 2024
Saudi Cup hopeful Lemon Pop warms up during the morning track work at the King Abdulaziz racetrack in Riyadh. AP
Lemon Pop carries Godolphin hopes for a first Saudi Cup success

Connections believe Japan’s dirt champion is primed for the $20 million prize after his Champions Cup success in December

Horse RacingFebruary 23, 2024
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