The sport of kings has rapidly become Dubai's most popular spectator event, attracting crowds of over 15,000. Race meetings are held every week during the cooler months at one of the UAE's four racecourses Dubai Racing Club, Jebel Ali Racecourse, Sharjah Equestrian Club and Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Dubai Racing Club, at Nad Al Sheba, the country's largest and most spectacular track, also holds night meetings under floodlights.
There is no gambling, but popular free raffles offer attractive sums of money as prizes.