Dubai World Cup: Inside the $1B Meydan Racecourse

Updated 8:15 AM ET, Fri March 28, 2014

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The $10 million Dubai World Cup takes place on Saturday March 29 at the Meydan Racecourse, which is a suitable setting for the world's richest horse racing day. Completed in 2010, the course has the world's largest grandstand, stretching some 1.6 km long.

Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Gateway to luxury – The $10 million Dubai World Cup takes place on Saturday March 29 at the Meydan Racecourse, which is a suitable setting for the world's richest horse racing day. Completed in 2010, the course has the world's largest grandstand, stretching some 1.6 km long.

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Fittingly for a course that stages such a prestigious event, and cost a reported $1 billion to build, trackside dining at the Meydan can take place in a variety of spectacular settings.

Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Fine dining – Fittingly for a course that stages such a prestigious event, and cost a reported $1 billion to build, trackside dining at the Meydan can take place in a variety of spectacular settings.

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The Meydan is not just a racecourse but also the world's first five-star trackside hotel, with 284 rooms and suites, from where clients can enjoy unrivaled views on the balcony.

Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Room with a view – The Meydan is not just a racecourse but also the world's first five-star trackside hotel, with 284 rooms and suites, from where clients can enjoy unrivaled views on the balcony.

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Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Suite as... – The Presidential Duplex Suite has 370 square meters of space and spans two levels.

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Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Soaking it up – The bathrooms in the Meydan suites have been designed so that clients can watch the racing as they relax in the bathtub.

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Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Cool pool – The infinity pool at the top of the Meydan has stunning views of both the racecourse and its signature crescent roof.

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The Meydan can accommodate over 60,000 spectators on a race day, the highlight of which is the annual Dubai World Cup Group One race.

Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Visionary Nights – The Meydan can accommodate over 60,000 spectators on a race day, the highlight of which is the annual Dubai World Cup Group One race.

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Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Raising the Bar – The Asian-themed Shiba Bar is one of several opulent dining and drinking areas in the hotel.

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Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

High standards – A standard room at the not-so-standard Meydan Hotel.

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The Farriers Restaurant sits just yards from the point at which millions of dollars will be won on the track when the 2014 Dubai World Cup takes place.

Photos: Inside Dubai's $1B Meydan Racecourse

Finish line – The Farriers Restaurant sits just yards from the point at which millions of dollars will be won on the track when the 2014 Dubai World Cup takes place.

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