Dubai World Cup 2026: RTA to provide free parking spaces for the general public

Do you plan to visit Dubai's Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28, 2026 to attend the world-famous Dubai World Cup? If the answer is yes, then here's what you need to know about transportaion options to this major event, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has dedicated parking spaces for ticket holders and VIPs, plus free parking lots for the general parking. The event is set to start at 1pm, and last until 12am, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Free parking shuttle buses will be provided to transport visitors from different parking places to the entrances of the venue, ensuring easier access to the event and a more comfortable experience all those attending.

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What to expect at Dubai World Cup?

Featuring 100 horses from leading international stables competing across nine races with total prize money of $30.5 million, Dubai is all set to host the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting.

The highlight of the evening will be the main race, the Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, offering $12 million in prize money. The Group 1 race will be run over 2,000 metres on dirt, with nine of the world’s leading thoroughbreds set to compete.

Among the contenders are last year’s winner “Hit Show”, “Meidan”, winner of Super Saturday, “Forever Young”, champion of both the UAE Derby and the Saudi Cup, and “Imperial Emperor”.