Countdown to the Dubai World Cup

It's the world's richest horse race attracting the creme de la creme of the racing community and it's back.

 Celebrating 15 years of racing action and off-track style, The Dubai World Cup is the "must-attend" event on the social calendar.

Recognised on a global scale as an annual event just as much about fashion and style as the racing, it's not only the horses who grab the limelight.

A new home, fancy new hotel, spa and restaurants, The Dubai World Cup also marks the official launch of Meydan - the shiny new race course which replaces Nad Al Sheba.

Expect an opening extravaganza featuring a sensorial, historical and emotional journey through Dubai's history, equine heritage and the creation of Meydan.

Better yet, look forward to a breath-taking firework display courtesy of Phil Grucci - the man behind the pyrotechnics at the Beijing Olympics and the opening of Atlantis The Palm.