International village
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• International Village is the heart of the social scene and the perfect place to take a break from the horse racing action and simply soak up the atmosphere. The Dh180 entry fee offers access to a wide range of food and beverage outlets including the popular Bubble Lounge. Tickets to International Village also grant you access to the Style Arena, paddock lawns and Partizone featuring some of Dubai's favourite bars and restaurants within a large shaded seating area. Best of all, you can stay tuned to all the racing action with large screens throughout the area. The vicinity features a large garden area with communal seating. Don't forget to bring plenty of cash as most of the food outlets don't accept credit cards. ATM machines will be located at the National Bank of Dubai exhibition stand opposite the main entrance to International Village.
High-spec hospitality
• For an exclusive race day, the Dubai World Cup boasts numerous high-spec hospitality packages. These include the Millennium Terrace, Rails Restaurant, Al Dana Hospitality, Dubai Restaurant, Maktoum Terrace, the Clubhouse and The Silks.
The Dh1,500 tickets gain you entry to the popular Silks area a lounge and bar located close to the buzz of International Village. It has relaxing split-level lounge-style seating and serves delightful afternoon tea and gourmet canapés at your table.
Maktoum Grandstand
• The Maktoum Terrace is located in a prime position. Spectators have a clear view of the finish line and parade ring. Find it on level one of the grandstand. Access is via stairwells at the front of the grandstand.
Millennium Grandstand
• One of the perks of the Millennium Grandstand is the Millennium Terrace. Encompassing the entire level two of the grandstand, it features casual dining areas overlooking the track. Accessed by the central and side stairwells of the grandstand, Dubai Racing Club personnel will be on hand to guide patrons to their reserved seats.
Style Arena
• Head to the Style Arena for a quick spruce-me-up. Visit Face Stockholm and the Frank Provost Grooming Salon for a grooming session or to enter one of the many high-profile fashion competitions.
The Style Arena is located in between Oasis Village and the Rails restaurant in International Village.
Racing action
• For those of you less into fashion and more into racing, there are several vantage points from which to see the action:
• The large screens in International Village
• The Paddock Lawns, a close-up view with access from International Village
• The Grandstands, including Maktoum, Millennium and the public grandstand.
Souvenirs
• Be certain to remember your fantastic racing experience with a visit to the merchandise sales booth under stairwell B in the Millennium Grandstand and at the Badge Sales Office. Souvenirs include baseball caps, jackets and shirts.
Public Grandstand
• The public grandstand is free to enter and is home to an array of spectators from around the world.
Timings
• International Village opens at 2pm.
• See the first race of the day, the Dubai Kahayla Classic, at 5pm.
• Races run approximately every 30 to 40 minutes throughout the day with the last race at 9.30pm.
• International Village closes at 11.30pm.
Tickets
• Dubai Racing Club announced on Tuesday that all tickets for the Dubai World Cup are now sold out making it the first year tickets have sold out before the day.
Contact
For more information, contact Dubai Racing Club on 04-3270077 or by fax on 04-3270049.Email: info@dubairacingclub.com
Visit the website at: www.dubairacingclub.com/dubaiworldcup
Taxi Service
• A taxi service will run from Nad Al Sheba to a drop-off and pick-up areas (D&P) in the car park. Later in the day from 9pm there will be a taxi pick-up area outside Gates 7 and 8 in International Village.
Car parking
Car parks are located to the south of the venue.
Car park pass holders should follow the signs to their designated car park, while all other vehicles should follow directions to the public car parks.
Big Bus
• Avoid the long taxi queues by taking advantage of the Big Bus Company's complimentary shuttle service from Nad Al Sheba racecourse to various locations in Dubai. Catch it from the pick-up point at the main entrance of International Village, at Gates 7 and 8, between 9pm and 1.30am.
