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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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  • Sheikh Mohammed visits art exhibition: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 14.08.2009. The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at the opening of an art exhibition in Dubai's Old Town Quarter Bastakiya. The exhibition is part of the Art Dubai 2009 fair. Art Dubai has become the most popular art fair in the Middle east, attracting galleries from all over the world.
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  • Sheikh Mohammed visits art exhibition: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 14.08.2009. The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at the opening of an art exhibition in Dubai's Old Town Quarter Bastakiya. The exhibition is part of the Art Dubai 2009 fair. Art Dubai has become the most popular art fair in the Middle east, attracting galleries from all over the world.
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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 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: 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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  • 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 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: 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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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro is opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with a ceremony at the Mall of Emirates. Before joining the guests, Sheikh Mohammed and dignities hold an evening prayer at the MoE praying room. The opening of the Dubai Metro falls within the holy month of Ramadan.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / the only way is up: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro is opened on 09.09.09., at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with a ceremony at the Mall of Emirates. Before joining the guests, Sheikh Mohammed and dignities hold an evening prayer at the MoE praying room. The opening of the Dubai Metro falls within the holy month of Ramadan.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro is opened on 09.09.09., at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with a ceremony at the Mall of Emirates. Before joining the guests, Sheikh Mohammed and dignities hold an evening prayer at the MoE praying room. The opening of the Dubai Metro falls within the holy month of Ramadan.
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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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  • 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 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: 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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  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (left), talking to his brother, Scheikh Hamdan bin Raschid al Maktoum.
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  • His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (center) watches a race at the Dubai World Cup 2010, taking place at the new Meydan racecourse in Dubai.
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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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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. 2 passengers are enjoying the ride.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. An Indian couple is enjoying the ride on the air-conditioned metro train.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. A woman studying the Dubai metro map. The metro trains will have special compartments for women and children.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. A young woman enjoying the air-conditioned transport. The Dubai Metro will have special compartments for women and children.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. These young women are enjoying to be part of this historic day - they are winners of a Golden Ticket, which gave them a chance to ride the metro on its inauguration night, along with VIPs and members of the media. It has to be seen if they will continue to use the metro - with cheap gasoline prices, the car is still the first option for most residents. The Dubai Metro will have special compartments for women and children.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Here a view out of the front window of the automated carriage.
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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
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  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
    M090321_MG_6252v.jpg
  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
    M090321_MG_6219v.jpg
  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
    M090321_MG_6199v.jpg
  • traditional beduin music and folklore: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 21.03.2009. for an exhibition opening attended by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a group of men demonstrates local dances and music. For the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. With locals making up now less than 20% of the population, many efforts are taken to remind about the UAE's beduin history.
    M090321_MG_6195v.jpg
  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. A young woman rides the metro with her friends.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. An Indian couple is enjoying the ride on the air-conditioned metro train.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Here, passengers are on the way to the train on 09.09.09, the Dubai Metro inauguration night.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Two passengers enjoying the ride on the Dubai Metro train - the first metro in the region.
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  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This woman is enjoying to be part of this historic day - as she has birthday on 09.09.09, she was invited to ride the metro on its inauguration night, along with VIPs and members of the media. The Dubai Metro will have special compartments for women and children.
    M090909_MG_1408v.jpg
  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. These young women are enjoying to be part of this historic day - they are winners of a Golden Ticket, which gave them a chance to ride the metro on its inauguration night, along with VIPs and members of the media. It has to be seen if they will continue to use the metro - with cheap gasoline prices, the car is still the first option for most residents. The Dubai Metro will have special compartments for women and children.
    M090909_MG_1388v.jpg
  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Young women are enjoying to be part of this historic day. It has to be seen of they will continue to use the metro - with cheap gasoline prices, the car is still the first option for most residents. The Dubai Metro will have special compartments for women and children.
    M090909_MG_1383v.jpg
  • ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, DUBAI, 09.09.2009 / on the fast track: built in just 4 years with the help of 30000 construction workers, the Dubai Metro was opened on 09.09.09, at 9pm, 9 minutes and 9 seconds by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. 2 passengers are studying the metro map
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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, a giant fireworks display marks the end of Dubai World Cup 2010.
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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, a giant fireworks display marks the end of Dubai World Cup 2010.
    M100327_X5F9433pr25.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
  • 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_X5F9431pr25.jpg
  • Dubai International Racing Carnival 2010: ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI 28.01.2010: Trainer Mike de Kock shares a laugh with Arabs during the opening night of the Dubai Racing Carnival 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: Frankie Dettori after winning a race at the new 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: An Arab sharing a smile with two jockeys prior to a race at the opening night of 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: Jockey Frankie Dettori demonstrates his distinctive flying dismounts after winning a race at Meydan. 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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  • Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nayhan  at the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup 2014.
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  • Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nayhan  at the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup 2014.
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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. Sheikh Mohamed, the ruler of Dubai, with his daughter.
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  • Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nayhan  at the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup 2014.
    M140412_F8A2540pr25.jpg
  • Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nayhan  at the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup 2014.
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  • Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nayhan  at the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup 2014.
    M140412_F8A2528pr25.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. A child watches while her father takes a pre-race afternoon nap. Sheikh Mohamed, the ruler of Dubai, with his daughter.
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  • Dubai Skyline with metro:  ASIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, EMIRATE DUBAI, DUBAI, 29.01.2010. During the past 40 years, Dubai has been transformed rapidly - from a desert village to an international center for finance and tourism. Even though the financial crisis has hit Dubai hard, it did not stop the ruler to open the Dubai Metro in time - the most modern metro system in the world. Shown here the metro track along Sheikh Zayed Road in central Dubai.
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