Photos show glamour at the Dubai World Cup horse race but thinner crowds due to Iran war

Altaf Qadri

A racegoer arrives at the Meydan Racecourse ahead of the Dubai World Cup, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

March 29, 2026 - 5:58 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Colorfully dressed attendees gathered for horse races and social events at the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The annual spectacle went ahead despite regional tensions linked to the conflict with Iran, but crowds were smaller than usual.

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