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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival is the term for the spectacular Dubai horse racing season, ending with the Dubai World Cup in late March. At this racing night, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is waiting for the winning jockey to arrive at the ceremony booth. Sheikh Mohammed is owner of the Godolphin horse racing stable, which has produced many champions over the past decade.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival is the term for the spectacular Dubai horse racing season, ending with the Dubai World Cup in late March. At this racing night, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is waiting for the winning jockey to arrive at the ceremony booth. Sheikh Mohammed is owner of the Godolphin horse racing stable, which has produced many champions over the past decade.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: A horse being led to the stable after a race. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and within 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Italian celebrity jockey Frankie Dettori leaving the track after a race., being slighly disappointed. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Italian celebrity jockey Frankie Dettori leaving the track after a race, being slighly disappointed. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Italian celebrity jockey Frankie Dettori leaving the track after a race, slightly disappointed. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Brazilian jockey Tiago Pereira after a win at the Meydan racecourse. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Brazilian jockey Tiago Pereira after a win at the Meydan racecourse. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Brazilian jockey Tiago Pereira after a win at the Meydan racecourse. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Brazilian jockey Tiago Pereira after a win at the Meydan racecourse. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 19.02.2010: A racing horse is getting a well-earned shower after a race at Meydan.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: A jockey leaving the track after a race. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Portrait Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival is the term for the spectacular Dubai horse racing season, ending with the Dubai World Cup in late March. Here a winning jockey is celebrating his triumph.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival is the term for the spectacular Dubai horse racing season, ending with the Dubai World Cup in late March. A racegoer is following the action.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 19.02.2010: A race horse is getting a well-earned shower after a race at Meydan.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 19.02.2010: A race horse is getting a well-earned shower after a race at Meydan, while his Arab owner is watching.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008..The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here, a woman takes a photo of her friend, who is dressed fully in red.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008..The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. A woman is enjoying a glass of champagne and the attention of her admirers.
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  • The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Racegoers are filling their champagne glasses.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008..The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. A woman is taking a snapshot of her friends.
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  • The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here, a woman takes a photo of her friend, who is dressed fully in red.
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  • The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family.
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  • The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. A woman photographes her friends in the bubble zone.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008.The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Two young women are having a good time at the bubble zone.
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  • The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008. The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. A woman carrying a bottle of champagne.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008..The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. A man and woman are exchanging their phone numbers.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2008..The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. A woman with large hat is making a phone call.
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  • The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of $US21.25 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Two young women are having a good time at the bubble zone.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse racing event in the world. It is also a once-a-year extravaganza of suits, frocks and hats, and the chance to catch some of the best racing in the world. The bottles of champagne are magnum-sized, like so many things in this emirate of superlatives.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 06.09.2009 / large parts of the UAE are covered by desert. This camel we met in the Al Badayer region, which is part of the Emirate Sharjah. Camels in the UAE are often breed for racing purposes on special camel farms.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 06.09.2009 / large parts of the UAE are covered by desert. This camel we met in the Al Badayer region, which is part of the Emirate Sharjah. Camels in the UAE are often breed for racing purposes on special camel farms.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 06.09.2009 / large parts of the UAE are covered by desert. This camel we met in the Al Badayer region, which is part of the Emirate Sharjah. Camels in the UAE are often breed for racing purposes on special camel farms.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 06.09.2009 / large parts of the UAE are covered by desert. This camel we met in the Al Badayer region, which is part of the Emirate Sharjah. Camels in the UAE are often breed for racing purposes on special camel farms.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 06.09.2009 / large parts of the UAE are covered by desert. This camel we met in the Al Badayer region, which is part of the Emirate Sharjah. Camels in the UAE are often breed for racing purposes on special camel farms.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 06.09.2009 / large parts of the UAE are covered by desert. This camel we met in the Al Badayer region, which is part of the Emirate Sharjah. Camels are breed  for racing purposes on camel farms.
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  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai (center) watches a race at the Dubai World Cup 2014. Later that night, one of his horses - African Story - won the most important race of the night, the Dubai World Cup, with 6 Mio USD prize money for the winner.
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  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai (center) watches a race at the Dubai World Cup 2014. Later that night, one of his horses - African Story - won the most important race of the night, the Dubai World Cup, with 6 Mio USD prize money for the winner.
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  • Dubai World Cup 2008: Am Zaun zur Bubble Lounge
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • ABU DHABI // Just 2 hours after Lewis Hamilton was crowned new Formula One champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, F1 visitors had the unique chance to see a bit of music history: British rock legends The Who finished off the Abu Dhabi F1 weekend with an energetic performance - playing 2 hours of pure rock and roll in a show marking also the start of their 50th anniversary World Tour. A tour which many believe could be the band's last major one.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: The billion-dollar Meydan racecourse opens it doors to the public on January 28, 2010, with the launch of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed first unveiled his plans to build Meydan on March 30, 2007 - and in 1033 days his dream has turned into reality. Meydan is more than a racecourse: it features state-of-the-art facilities for horses, horsemen and guests, with turf and all-weather tracks, lavish hospitality suites and the world's first five-star trackside hotel. The grandstand is the world's longest and has a crowd capacity of 60000. The season-ending Dubai World Cup remains the world's richest race, with a record-high prize-money of 10m USD, up from 6m the previous year. January 28, 2010, is day 1 of the Dubai Racing Carnival season.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here are the HK owners of Joy And Fun, the horse which just won the 2nd race of the day, the Al Quoz Sprint.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here is Sheikh Mohammed bin rashid Al Maktoum - center - following a race with guests.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here Johnny and Nancy Wong, owners of Joy And Fun, the horse which went on to win the 2nd race of the day, the Al Quoz Sprint.
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here is a visitor following the race, in the background the spectacular new Meydan grandstand, with a capacity of 60,000 visitors..
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here visitors following the race, in the background the spectacular new Meydan grandstand, with a capacity of 60,000 visitors..
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  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here visitors following the race, in the background the spectacular new Meydan grandstand, with a capacity of 60,000 visitors..
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  • Dubai World Cup 2011. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 26.03.2011: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US26.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 in 2009 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family.
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  • Dubai World Cup 2011. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 26.03.2011: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US26.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 in 2009 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family.
    M110326_MG_5186Voransicht.jpg
  • Dubai World Cup 2011. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 26.03.2011: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US26.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 in 2009 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family.
    M110326_MG_5109Voransicht.jpg
  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here, a giant fireworks display marks the end of Dubai World Cup 2010.
    M100327_X5F9439pr25.jpg
  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here, a giant fireworks display marks the end of Dubai World Cup 2010.
    M100327_X5F9443pr25.jpg
  • Million-Dollar-Races: Dubai World Cup 2010. ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 27.03.2010: The Dubai World Cup, the final event of a racing season that run from November till March, is the top sport and society event in Dubai. With prize-money of more than  $US20.00 million it is the highest-paid racing event in the world - anything else would have been a major surprise in this city of superlatives. Event he economic crisis hasn't slowed down the ruler srive for superlative: the price-money for the final race, the Dubai World Cup card, has gone up from $US6.00 to $USD10.00 Mio this year. And yet, it is one of the most democratic international sport events that one can attend. While most of the westerners simply want to have a good party (and to get drunk), the ruler's focus is exclusively on the outcome of the races. Large sections of the  crowd- many of them from the Subcontinent and from Africa- simply enjoy a good day out with friends or family. Here, a giant fireworks display marks the end of Dubai World Cup 2010.
    M100327_X5F9444pr25.jpg
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