Date to be announced · a Saturday in late February or early March (press reports 27 February 2027)

Emirates Super Saturday

Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The dress rehearsal for World Cup night, on and off the track.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard: Smart
Millinery: encouraged
Season: Winter

Women

Dubai Racing Club 'What to Wear' (all Meydan events): a smart, elegant dress code; ladies 'should opt for modest dresses or skirts of appropriate length', national dress allowed; hats or fascinators encouraged.

Required

Smart, elegant dress
Modest dress or skirt length

Encouraged

Hat or fascinator

Leave at home

Shorts
Sportswear
Torn or ripped jeans
Open-neck T-shirts
Tank tops
Trainers
Flip-flops

Men

Dubai Racing Club 'What to Wear': gentlemen are required to wear smart attire or national dress.

Required

Smart attire or national dress

Encouraged

Jacket

Leave at home

Shorts
Sportswear
Torn or ripped jeans
Open-neck T-shirts
Tank tops
Trainers
Flip-flops

Styling notes

Smart evening race wear with a hat or headpiece; a wrap for air-conditioned lounges and cool desert evenings.

Weather

About 14–26°C.

History

The 2026–27 Carnival runs 6 Nov 2026 to 12 Mar 2027 with 16 meetings (DRC press release, 4 Nov 2026).

Check the official details before you go: dubairacingclub.com ↗

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