The 15th year of the Dubai World Cup took place in the newly unveiled race course in Dubai called "Meydan", last Saturday.
The race course, the only one of its kind in the world, is earning rave reviews from everyone who's seen it, and everyone who attended Saturday's 10 million dollar race.
Meydan is the most expensive horse racing facility in the world, and is estimated to have cost $2 billion US.
The facility also boasts a 290 bedroom five star hotel, including an IMAX cinema inside. Meydan's huge car park is an expression of art in itself, fashioned in the shape of a falcon.
Meydan is the most expensive horse racing facility in the world, and is estimated to have cost $2 billion US.
The facility also boasts a 290 bedroom five star hotel, including an IMAX cinema inside. Meydan's huge car park is an expression of art in itself, fashioned in the shape of a falcon.
Meydan's official opening ceremony, as well as all the entertainment between races, was said to be absolutely spectacular.
The Dubai World Cup is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and people come out for more reasons than just the obvious ones.
The fashion for one, is always top notch at these events. Everyone dons their finest, and often the head gear worn by the women attending generates a lot of interest.
This year, 500 fashionistas, twice as many as last year, took part in the "Style Stakes" contest, where a panel of judges decides who deserves to win the title of "Best Dressed Lady", and "Best Dressed Couple".
Apart from getting to boast their titles, the winners also get prizes like a Range Rover on lease for a year, gorgeous jewelery, a weekend getaway and a desert safari, as well as a spa treatment.
The competition is tough, so victory is probably all the more sweet.
For pictures from this year's World Cup, click the following links.
Enjoy!
Meydan Hotel and race course:
Meydan Hotel and race course:
Style Stakes Competition winners, judges, and prizes:
More Fashion:
A bit about the race horses:
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