Meydan's first race night, priced by ticket.
The Dubai Racing Carnival opens its season at Meydan on Friday 6 November. Railside entry is AED 10, the Paddock Garden AED 75, and hospitality starts at AED 345.
Three placesChecked 3 November 2026Prices in AED
The Dubai Racing Carnival is Meydan's season of race meetings, sixteen of them, running to the Dubai World Cup on Saturday 27 March 2027. Opening night is Friday 6 November.
Gates open at 4pm and the first race runs at 5:30pm under floodlights. After the final race, DJ SLIM plays the Paddock Garden, and every ticket gets in. Below, what each ticket buys.
Hours and prices change. Check with the venue before you go.
What each ticket buys.
| Ticket | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | Railside, casual food and drink | AED 10 |
| Paddock Garden | Food stalls, DJ after the last race | AED 75 |
| Hospitality | Parade Ring Lounge or Silks buffet | From AED 345 |
DJ SLIM in the Paddock Garden is open to every ticket. Prices from dubairacingclub.com, 3 Nov.
Railside, AED 10
General admission
The rail on the home straight for the price of a coffee, with casual food and drink close by.
The facts
- Where
- Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba
- When
- Fri 6 Nov. Gates 4pm, first race 5:30pm
- Price
- AED 10
- How to book
- Book on dubairacingclub.com
- Who it's for
- A first night at the races
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Garden and DJ, AED 75
Paddock Garden
Food stalls from Little Fox by Rowley's, Ration'd and Flip Smash Burger, then the DJ set once the racing is done.
The facts
- Where
- Meydan Racecourse, Nad Al Sheba
- When
- Fri 6 Nov. Gates 4pm
- Price
- AED 75
- How to book
- Book on dubairacingclub.com
- Who it's for
- Friends who want the evening to carry on after the last race
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Lounge or buffet, from AED 345
Hospitality
Two ways in: the Parade Ring Lounge at ground level, or Silks, the new buffet with reserved seating on the third floor of the Grandstand.
The facts
- Where
- Grandstand, Meydan Racecourse
- When
- Fri 6 Nov
- Price
- From AED 345
- How to book
- Book on dubairacingclub.com
- Who it's for
- A long Friday dinner with the track in view
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New this season
Alba Street x Himitsu takes over the Trackside enclosure, with happy hour until midnight. The MAINE returns for three feature nights only: 18 December, 22 January and 27 February.
Dress and getting there
Smart or national dress. Shorts, sportswear, ripped jeans, tank tops, trainers and flip-flops are not permitted.
Meydan is in Nad Al Sheba, about ten minutes by car from the World Trade Centre, with parking on site.
How we checked
Every fact here comes from the venue's own website, menu, booking page or Instagram, or from the Michelin Guide and official listings. Nobody paid to be in this guide, and nobody knew we were writing it. If something has changed, write to [email protected] and we'll correct it. How we pick a place →
Photos
- Lead photo: @racingdubai
- General admission: @racingdubai
- Paddock Garden: @racingdubai
- Hospitality: @racingdubai
