A list of notable flat horse races which take place annually in the United Arab Emirates, including all conditions races which currently hold Group 1, 2 or 3 status.
Group 1
| Race Name | Racecourse | Dist. (m) | Surface | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Quoz Sprint | Meydan | 1,200 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Dubai Golden Shaheen | Meydan | 1,200 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Dubai Sheema Classic | Meydan | 2,410 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Dubai Turf | Meydan | 1,800 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Dubai World Cup | Meydan | 2,000 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Jebel Hatta | Meydan | 1,800 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 3 | Meydan | 2,000 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
Group 2
| Race Name | Racecourse | Dist. (m) | Surface | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Fahidi Fort | Meydan | 1,400 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Al Rashidiya | Meydan | 1,800 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Balanchine | Meydan | 1,800 | Turf | 4yo+ f&m |
| Cape Verdi | Meydan | 1,600 | Turf | 4yo+ f&m |
| Dubai City of Gold | Meydan | 2,410 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Dubai Gold Cup | Meydan | 3,200 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Godolphin Mile | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 1 | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 2 | Meydan | 1,900 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Meydan Sprint | Meydan | 1,000 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Singspiel Stakes | Meydan | 1,800 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| UAE Derby | Meydan | 1,900 | Dirt | 3yo |
| Zabeel Mile | Meydan | 1,600 | Turf | 3yo+ |
Group 3
| Race Name | Racecourse | Dist. (m) | Surface | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Championship | Abu Dhabi | 2,200 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Al Shindagha Sprint | Meydan | 1,200 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Burj Nahaar | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Dubai Millennium Stakes | Meydan | 2,000 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Dubawi Stakes | Meydan | 1,200 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Firebreak Stakes | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Jebel Ali Mile | Jebel Ali | 1,600 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Mahab Al Shimaal | Meydan | 1,200 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Nad Al Sheba Trophy | Meydan | 2,810 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint | Meydan | 1,200 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| UAE Oaks | Meydan | 1,900 | Dirt | 3yo f |
| UAE 2000 Guineas | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 3yo |
Listed races
| Race Name | Racecourse | Dist. (m) | Surface | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Racing Club Classic | Meydan | 2,410 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Meydan Challenge | Meydan | 1,400 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Zabeel Turf | Meydan | 2,000 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Meydan Cup | Meydan | 2,810 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Dubai Sprint | Meydan | 1,200 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Curlin Handicap | Meydan | 2,000 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Al Bastakiya | Meydan | 1,900 | Dirt | 3yo |
| President Cup | Abu Dhabi | 1,400 | Turf | 4yo+ |
| Jebel Ali Stakes | Jebel Ali | 1,950 | Dirt | 4yo+ |
| Jebel Ali Sprint | Jebel Ali | 1,000 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Meydan Classic | Meydan | 1,400 | Turf | 3yo |
| National Day Cup | Abu Dhabi | 1,600 | Turf | 3yo+ |
| Dubai Creek Mile | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Entisar | Meydan | 2,000 | Dirt | 3yo+ |
| Garhoud Sprint | Meydan | 1,200 | Dirt | 2yo+ |
| UAE 1000 Guineas | Meydan | 1,600 | Dirt | 3yo f |
| Business Bay Challenge | Meydan | 1,400 | Turf | 4yo+ |
References
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