The Dubai World Cup is one of the main horse racing events that takes place in Dubai and is known as the worlds richest horse racing competition due to the huge prize that is on offer to the winner. The first World Cup took place in 1996 and the race is now run as the final of the Dubai International Racing Carnival. It is often broadcast on TV stations around the world and is growing in international popularity.
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Club that promotes water sport racing in the UAE and organises national and international water sport events. Maktoum Sailing Trophy, Boat Racing Water Sports.
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Camels, called the "Ships of the Desert," have an indisputable place of prominence in UAE history. Camel racing, a traditional sport, is extremely popular in the Emirates.
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Regarded as one of the main sporting events in Dubai, the Dubai Tennis Championships sees competitors from all over the world compete and is watched by viewers on TV around the world. There are both singles and doubles tournaments and matches are played on hard ground, outdoors. The venue can hold up to five thousand people and the event is held in mid-February.
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The Dubai Desert Classic is held at the Emirates golf club annually as part of the European Dolf Tour championship. It was first held in 1989 and was one of the first competitions in which Dubai took an active part. There are four prize winning places available and all winners receive a generous prize with the winner receiving the most.
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With a month of shows, meetings and competitions, the Dubai International Racing Carnival traditionally ends with the world famous horse race, the Dubai World Cup. Horse racing has been an important part of Dubai's history and the first Dubai World Cup was held in 1996 with the carnival starting in 2004 to incorporate the world cup.
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With Dubai's numerous championship rated gold courses, it is no wonder that it holds a number of golf tournaments, including the Dubai World Championship. The championship is held on a yearly basis and is played on one of the most luxurious courses in Dubai. The tournament is held in mid-November to ensure the climate is bearable for players and visitors.
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The first Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament was held in 2006 and some of the top women golfers from around the world take part in the event. It has become famous all over the world and it was the first international golf competition exclusively for women, ever held in an Arabic country. It is traditionally held on the world famous Majilis course, which is the championship part of the Emirates Golf course.
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The Rugby World Cup was first held in 1993 and takes place every four years. Dubai finally got to hold the tournament in 2009 in their newly completed Dubai Sports City which can hold up to sixty thousand people. The winner of the men's tournament was Wales, who played Argentina in the Final. Due to its success Dubai Sports City has become a popular place to hold a range of sporting events.
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