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Emaar Sponsors 'Godolphin Mile' for Dubai World Cup

Emaar Properties has announced its sponsorship of the prestigious 'Godolphin Mile' (Group 2) race, part of the Dubai World Cup on March 28, 2026. With a total prize purse of $1 million, the event will attract the world's elite horses. It marks the first race dedicated to Purebred Arabian horses.


Emaar Sponsors 'Godolphin Mile' for Dubai World Cup

In the 2025 edition, the horse 'Regime Torrent' was crowned champion under the guidance of California-based trainer Doug O'Neill and the ride of world jockey Frankie Dettori. Ali Al Ali, Board Member and CEO of Dubai Racing Club, stated that Emaar is a cornerstone of Dubai's infrastructure and has contributed to shaping its urban landscape, noting that Burj Khalifa stands as one of the world's most prominent landmarks and provides a distinctive backdrop for the Meydan racecourse. He added that Dubai Racing Club looks forward to welcoming the Emaar team and their guests once again this evening, appreciating their continuous support for the races, which feature strong competition and thrilling finishes between local and international horses. Meanwhile, Ahmed Al Mutawa, CEO of Emaar Properties, expressed the company's pride in sponsoring the 'Godolphin Mile' (Group 2) as part of the Dubai World Cup, highlighting that the event is one of the world's premier occasions and reflects Dubai's leading status, while also underscoring the importance of convergence and celebrating shared experiences that inspire communities. The 'Godolphin Mile' (Group 2) race is scheduled as the second race on the evening's card, which consists of nine races. It was announced today that Emaar Properties will sponsor the 'Godolphin Mile' (Group 2), the first race dedicated to Purebred Arabian horses, as part of the Dubai World Cup evening to be held on March 28, 2026. The total prize money for the 'Godolphin Mile' is one million US dollars, making it a key event that attracts the world's elite horses; recent editions have seen horses trained in Japan, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates emerge victorious.