Quick facts
- Region
- Middle East
- Local name
- United Arab Emirates
- Racing types
- Thoroughbred flat racing, Purebred Arabian racing
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai (UTC+4)
- Season pattern
- See detailed profile
- Profile reviewed
- 2026-06-17
Country racing guide
United Arab Emirates Horse Racing Calendar & Racecourses
The United Arab Emirates has a centrally coordinated calendar for major Thoroughbred and Purebred Arabian meetings.
How to use this page
Use this page to understand the country's racing systems, season, surfaces, common meeting days and times, racecourses, and official information sources.
Final meeting dates, post times, and race information should always be confirmed on official or licensed source pages.
Horse racing in United Arab Emirates
The Emirates Racing Authority is the national official source used for the season calendar and racecourse network.
Racing is staged at Meydan, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Jebel Ali and Sharjah.
What types of horse racing are held here?
Thoroughbred flat racing
A principal part of the national programme.
Purebred Arabian racing
A distinct part of the official programme.
Meeting patterns
Racing season
The main season normally runs through the cooler part of the year.
Typical race days and times
Meeting days and post times vary by venue and season.
Timezone: Asia/Dubai (UTC+4)
Surfaces, tracks, and formats
Turf and dirt are used depending on the venue.
Racing systems and authorities
UAE national racing system
ERA provides the national authority route and official calendar guidance.
How to read the calendar
Calendar structure
Open the official ERA season calendar, then confirm the selected venue.
First-time guide
The page provides official links and an A-level timetable boundary. Detailed programme material remains on official sources.
Upcoming meetings
This section shows currently available verified meeting records. One row represents one meeting. Open the official sources for the latest complete schedule; racecards, entries, odds, results, and payouts are not reproduced here.
No verified meeting records are currently linked to this country page. This does not mean there is no racing in this country. Use the official source links below for the latest schedule.
Main racecourses
The table links to racecourse profiles currently available in Where Horses Run.
| Racecourse | Location | System |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Turf Club | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi | Flat racing |
| Al Ain Racecourse | Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Flat racing |
| Jebel Ali Racecourse | Dubai, Dubai | Flat racing |
| Meydan Racecourse | Dubai, Dubai | Flat racing |
| Sharjah Racecourse | Sharjah, Sharjah | Flat racing |
Official sources
Use these official landing pages for final confirmation. Where Horses Run does not replace official calendars or racecards.
UAE national racing system
Coverage
Information included
- Country racing overview
- Racing types
- Seasonality
- Typical race days and times
- Surfaces and course formats
- Main racecourses
- Upcoming meetings
- Official sources
The page provides official links and an A-level timetable boundary. Detailed programme material remains on official sources.
Information not published here
- Entries, horses, jockeys, and trainers
- Draw and weights
- Odds and popularity
- Predictions and betting tips
- Results and payouts
- Unofficial streams or copied video
Dataset coverage details
Dataset status
Country status: active
Coverage level: 3
Automation level: B
Active 30-day records: 0
Out-of-window records: 5
Seed state: Reviewed April 2026 records exist but fall outside the active 30-day window represented by this inventory snapshot.