As is common with all things Dubai, the Emirate happens to host therichest horse race in the world on an annual basis. The prize money for the Dubai World Cup is a whopping $21 million.

Horses and sports relating to them have been a Dubai favorite for a long time, thanks to the easy availability of Arab horses in the Middle East. Equestrian activities like horse riding, endurance, show jumping and racing are some of the best Dubai City activitiesthat tourists can indulge in during a trip to Dubai.

For businessmen and employees attending a Meeting, Incentives, Conference and Events program (MICE) in Dubai, equestrian pursuits are the perfect excuse to relax and enjoy the city.

Under the rule of HH Sheikh Mohammad and his wife Princess Haya, equestrian sports and recreation have found new impetus. Both avid equine enthusiasts themselves, they have made vital contributions towards increasing the levels of breeding and the quality of horseflesh Dubai.

For those travelling for a MICE in Dubai, there is the Dubai Equestrian Centre in Nad Al Sheba- widely regarded as the epicenter of the Dubai equestrian world. Instructors qualified by the British Horse Society, a discerning selection of horses and a track worthy of the best turfs in the world can be availed of here.

There are some fantastic options available for children, and trained instructors can help them get their bearings very easily at a special track or riding school for them. Contact our Abu Dhabi travel company for lessons in any horse riding activity of your choice, and we shall make your MICE or Dubai City Tours a more memorable venture.

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