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You are invited · Sat 28 Mar 2026
Dubai World Cup - 30th Anniversary
Meydan Racecourse, United Arab Emirates
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Women: Smart attire or national dress. Dresses and skirts should be of modest length (falling just above the knee or longer). For Royal Enclosure and formal hospitality: Elegant formal dress. Men: Smart casual attire or national dress. For Royal Enclosure and formal hospitality: Jacket and tie required. Millinery: Hats and fascinators are mandatory for hospitality guests and strongly encouraged throughout. Wide-brimmed hats, fascinators, and creative headwear are essential elements of Dubai World Cup fashion. Style: Dubai World Cup is one of the world's great social spectacles. Signature style trends include elevated luxury fashion, bold colors, designer couture, innovative headwear, and sophisticated elegance. Prohibited: Shorts, sportswear, torn/ripped clothing, open neck t-shirts, tank tops, trainers, flip-flops
Theme colours
- black
- gold
- white
- glamour
what to wear
The dress code
- Dress standard
- Black Tie / Morning Dress
- Millinery
- encouraged
- Prize money
- Jaguar XK to drive for one year (Best Dressed Lady winner); Additional prizes from sponsors including Jaguar, HTC, NStyle International, The Meydan hotel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, and Meydan Beach
Women
World richest race day. International glamour meets Arabian elegance.
Required
- Formal evening or cocktail attire
- Elegant footwear
- Modest coverage (shoulders, knees)
Encouraged
- Glamorous gowns
- International designer fashion
- Statement jewellery
Leave at home
- Revealing attire
- Very short hemlines
- Casual wear
Men
Black tie or formal suit. International dress or traditional.
Required
- Dark suit or tuxedo
- Dress shirt
- Tie or bow tie
- Polished shoes
Encouraged
- Black tie
- Quality accessories
Leave at home
- Casual wear
- Shorts
Formal enclosures
Smart attire or national dress. Dresses and skirts should be of modest length (falling just above the knee or longer). For Royal Enclosure and formal hospitality: Elegant formal dress
General admission
Smart casual attire or national dress. For Royal Enclosure and formal hospitality: Jacket and tie required
Styling notes
Dubai World Cup is one of the world's great social spectacles. Signature style trends include elevated luxury fashion, bold colors, designer couture, innovative headwear, and sophisticated elegance. Prohibited: Shorts, sportswear, torn/ripped clothing, open neck t-shirts, tank tops, trainers, flip-flops
Weather
Late March Dubai - 24-30°C. Evening event, pleasant desert temperatures.
Check the official details before you go: dubairacingclub.com ↗
for the day
Shop the look
Wendy Scully Millinery
Pink Pastel Texture Fabric Bandeau Headband
$410
Millinery By Mel
MBM5308
$265
Hello Curve
Meryl Plus Size Black Gold Midi Cocktail Dress
$329
Hello Curve
Elyn Plus Size Teal Off Shoulder Cocktail Dress
$269
Blue Bungalow
Alcatraz Beige Leather Slingback Mule
$129.95
Alias Mae
Parlez Black Leather
$229.95
Samantha Rose
Avera Bag
$75
Samantha Rose
Aloria Bag
$79
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