Dubai, UAE, March 28 2007: Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based property developer with a significant presence in 15 countries world-wide, returns as a Race Sponsor at the prestigious Dubai World Cup 2007, which has established itself as the most international race meet globally.
For the seventh consecutive year, Emaar is Race Sponsor of the US$250,000 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabian horses, one of the key races in the Dubai World Cup roster to be held on March 31, 2007 at the Nad Al Sheba race course.
Apart from the Group One for Purebred Arabians that covers a distance of 2,000 metres on dirt surface, the Dubai World Cup 2007, now in its twelfth edition, will feature five Thoroughbred Group races with prize money totaling US$21.25 million.
“One of the eagerly awaited events in Dubai’s social and sports calendar, the Dubai World Cup has contributed immensely to the tourism and sport sectors of the emirate,” said Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director - UAE, Emaar Properties. “Emaar’s support to the Dubai World Cup reiterates our involvement in community related initiatives and also builds further on the region’s equestrian heritage.”
The pioneer of master-planned residential neighbourhoods, Emaar has integrated sports and pastimes such as golf, polo and equestrian events into its lifestyle communities. Emaar’s Arabian Ranches, a multi-billion dirham desert-themed residential project, features the Arabian Ranches Golf Course and the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club.
“The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, spread over 68 acres of desert landscape, has played a key role in popularizing events such as polo, show jumping and dressage, horse riding and desert hacking,” said Mr Al Matrooshi. “The overwhelming public response to the activities hosted by the club is a testimony to the popularity of equestrian sports in the region.”
The Dubai World Cup showcases a range of hospitality options and glamour events, and attracts celebrity guests from around the world.
