In November 2023, I met up with my friend Mirha near the Meydan Racecourse for a casual catch-up. During our chat, she mentioned the Dubai Racing Club, and I instantly became intrigued. I had never been to a racing club before, so I had no idea what to expect. But as soon as I heard about it, I got super excited and immediately told her, “We’re going here!” Mirha hesitated a bit but eventually agreed, and that’s when we found out the event was running from November 10, 2023, to March 8, 2024.
Without wasting any time, we pulled out our phones and opened the Official Dubai Racing Club website. Booking the General Admission tickets was super simple, and we got them for just 20 AED. I couldn’t wait to explore and see what all the hype was about. The anticipation was real!
When we finally arrived at the venue, the atmosphere was absolutely electric. From the moment we stepped in, I could feel the excitement building. We had access to the Parade Ring, which was an amazing experience. Being that close to the horses and the action made me feel like I was part of something much bigger than I expected. We couldn’t stop talking about how much we were enjoying the vibe. Mirha and I were both having a blast—she had never been to a racing event either, so we were both in awe of everything going on around us.
After soaking up all the excitement, we decided to take a break and grabbed a spot at the Interior Food Court. There were so many drink choices, but we both felt like having something refreshing. Lemonade sounded perfect to cool off, so we decided to go for it. Sipping our lemonade, chatting, and watching the people around us—it was the perfect moment to just relax and enjoy the day.
Looking back, it was one of those spontaneous, unexpected adventures that turned out to be a lot more fun than I had imagined. The Dubai Racing Club experience was something I never saw coming, but it was so much fun that I definitely want to go again. I’m glad I convinced Mirha to join me—it was a day filled with laughter, excitement, and great memories.
