Dubai’s most dazzling fashion showdown returns on Saturday, 5 April as the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes, sponsored by Emaar, takes centre stage at Meydan Racecourse. With a spectacular prize pool exceeding AED 275,000, the stakes have never been higher for racegoers looking to make a style statement.
Amidst the thrilling horseracing action of an epic nine-race card, fashion enthusiasts will compete in five categories: Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Traditional Outfit, and Best Hat. Expect head-turning elegance, bold fashion choices, and trendsetting styles as Dubai’s best-dressed vie for the crown.
A panel of internationally acclaimed fashion experts will take on the task of selecting the winners. This year’s esteemed judges include:
- Ossama Rinno, President of Clarins Group Middle East
- Sarah Silsbury, Styling Expert
- Fidaa Badour, Founder of Moksyz
- Vivien Sheriff, Renowned British Milliner
- Elena Marinoni, Trend forcaster and Director of Education at Istituto Marangoni Dubai
Dressing to impress has never been more rewarding! Winners will walk away with an array of exclusive prizes including luxury shopping vouchers from Emaar, Emirates Skywards Miles, designer accessories from Vivien Sheriff Millinery and Serapian Milano, premium beauty products from Clarins and Electimuss London, and so much more!
- Best Dressed Lady – US$ 15,000 Emaar voucher, 50,000 Skywards Miles, a stunning Vivien Sheriff hat, plus more from prize sponsors.
- Best Dressed Man – US$ 10,000 Emaar voucher, 50,000 Skywards Miles, luxury fashion and skincare gifts.
- Best Dressed Couple – US$ 10,000 Emaar voucher, 100,000 Skywards Miles, AED 1000 dining voucher for The MAINE, luxury fashion and beauty gifts.
- Best Hat – US$ 10,000 Emaar voucher, 30,000 Skywards Miles, exclusive luxury items, and coveted accessories and skincare from prize sponsors.
- Best Traditional Outfit –US$ 10,000 Emaar voucher, exclusive luxury items, and coveted accessories and skincare from prize sponsors.
HOW TO ENTER
Registration desks open at 1:00 PM in Concourses 4, 3, and 2, The Gallery, and Apron Views. Entry is free for all ticket holders, but spots are limited, so arrive early to secure your chance to compete!
JUDGING SCHEDULE:
🕑 4:10 PM – Best Dressed Man
🕞 4:45 PM – Best Dressed Couple
🕠 5:20 PM – Best Traditional Outfit
🕕 5:55 PM – Best Hat
🕡 6:50 PM – Best Dressed Lady (final category)
🏆 7:15 PM – Winners announced!
Join the event for an unforgettable day of world-class horseracing, glamour and style, at the Dubai World Cup 2025. Whether you’re competing in the Style Stakes or simply soaking in the fashion spectacle, this is the ultimate event to dress up, stand out, and celebrate high fashion.
To book your race day tickets and for full event details, visit dubairacingclub.com.
