Abu Dhabi

About Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club

Originally founded as a riding club by The President, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in 1976. The grass surfaced racetrack was laid down in 1980 with open racing beginning in 1991.Prior to this the Club staged private meetings for Arabian horses to coincide with important occasions.   

In 1994, following instructions by His Highness The President , the club was completely modernised with the construction of a new fibreturf grass racetrack and the installation of floodlights to enable racing to take place after sunset. Other facilities have also been added to the club including new air conditioned stable blocks and equine swimming pool. 

A state of the art 5000 seater grandstand, which includes corporate hospitality boxes, VIP suites and administration offices, is available for the 2011/2012 season.

Committee

Chairman

His Excellency Mohamed Abdulla Al Jneibi

Director General

His Excellency Ali Hassan Al Shaiba

Board Member

His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash

Board Member

His Excellency Sameera Murshed Al Remeithi

Board Member

His Excellency Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei

Upcoming races

Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club racecourse

Thursday, 16 November 2023
Time Race
17:00
Al Bithnah
Purebred Arabian - 1200 Metres - TURF - AED 80,000
 Results
17:30
Al Baddiyah
Purebred Arabian - 1400 Metres - TURF - AED 80,000
 Results
18:00
Al Khari
Purebred Arabian - 1400 Metres - TURF - AED 80,000
 Results
18:30
Al Qor
Purebred Arabian - 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 80,000
 Results
19:00
Wathba Stallions Cup for Private Owners Only
Purebred Arabian - 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 70,000
 Results
19:30
Al Hayl
Thoroughbred - 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 80,000
 Results

Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club racecourse

Sunday, 03 December 2023
Time Race
18:30
Wathba Stallions Cup For Private Owners Only
Purebred Arabian - 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 100,000
 Declarations
19:00
HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Cup
Purebred Arabian - 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 150,000
 Declarations
19:30
HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Cup
Purebred Arabian - 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 150,000
 Declarations
20:00
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup 
Purebred Arabian - Group 3 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 500,000
 Declarations
20:45
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown 
Purebred Arabian - Group 1 2200 Metres - TURF - AED 5,000,000
 Declarations
21:15
HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Handicap
Purebred Arabian - 2200 Metres - TURF - AED 100,000
 Declarations
21:45
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup 
Thoroughbred - Listed 1600 Metres - TURF - AED 380,000
 Declarations
Major race

Season calendar

Season calendar

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    The track

    Key facts

    • Grandstand capacity: 5,000

    • Tracks: 1 Turf right-handed

    Track specifications

    Turf
    Right handed

    Oval Distance:

    2000m (9.9f)

    Chute:

    1000m / 1600m

    Distance from final turn to finish line:

    400m (2f)

    Contact

    Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club

    PO Box 590
    Abu Dhabi – UAE

    Tel: (971 2) 445 5500

    Fax: (971 2) 446 5111 / 446 3048 (racing)

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