Dubai World Cup 2024: Bazaar Arabia’s Guide To Dressing For The Races
A spectacular showcase of the region’s standout sartorial stars, here’s a breakdown of what to wear to the sporting event
Dust off your finest racing attire as the Dubai World Cup returns this weekend on Saturday, March 30 2024.
Set to take place at the Meydan Racecourse, the prestigious sporting event is the pinnacle of the UAE racing season, with over $30 million in prize money to be won.
Launched in 1996, the annual event was created by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, providing a global stage for some of the world’s best horses, jockeys and breeders to compete.
Renowned as one of the most spectacular fixtures on the UAE sporting calendar, Dubai World Cup brings with it an air of glamour and grandeur. Attendees are asked to adhere to a specific dress code, with many racegoers opting to showcase their most opulent outfits and eye-catching style.
Bazaar Arabia shares everything you should know about dressing for the Dubai World Cup 2024 below.
Dubai World Cup 2024: Dress Code
As per global racing customs, Dubai World Cup urges guests to maintain a level of elegance and modesty.
The official dress code for the event states attendees should adhere to smart attire or national dress. According to the Dubai Racing Club website, those who are considered to be dressed inappropriately will not be allowed into the event.
Shorts, jeans, tank tops and flip flops are strongly prohibited while women are required to refrain from wearing revealing clothing, including plunging necklines or short skirts and dresses.
The website also states: “It is the responsibility of the sponsors, horsemen, invitees, and the person booking the tickets to ensure that their guests adhere to the dress regulations.”
Dubai World Cup 2024: Fabulous Fashion
Fashion forms an integral part in the race day festivities. Glamorous spectators, which in the past have included royalty, celebrities, and social media influencers, dress to the nines in their finest formal attire and fashionable fascinators. With men suiting up in tailored tuxedos and matching hats.
There is also an exciting Style Stakes competition, which typically welcomes over 650 contestants all competing for the Best Dressed titles and prizes worth AED 250,000. This year, judges are looking for originality, creativity and an expression of personal style. Appropriateness of the outfit for the occasion is also a key factor in their decision.
Categories in the contest include Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Hat, and Most Creative Hat.