The 4th Emirates Cup – a sporting spectacle fit for kings and queens

Dressage or ‘Horse Ballet’ is a sport that is looked upon with great admiration in Dubai. The 4th Emirates Cup scheduled to take place in Dubai this year will see the some of the finest jockeys and thoroughbreds in action. If you want to catch the event, a Palm Jumeirah hotel in the likes of Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa can be chosen as a good place to stay in. Providing accommodation in Dubai, this hotel which is found close to the venue of the Emirates Cup must be given some thought when selecting suitable lodging.

The championship requires jockeys and their horses to showcase exceptional skills in navigating the course. Completing certain stances with precision and confidence will be what the judges of this event will be looking for. The Emirates Equestrian Centre will come alive during the 14th – 15th of April 2014 and one is advised to reserve one’s choice of lodging well in advance. Admission to the event will be free to the public and would certainly rate as one of the premier events that will take centre stage during this period in Dubai. So be there to witness it all unfold.

Godolphin Stables, racing’s finest

The famed Godolphin Racing Stable, one of the most recognized horse racing stables on the globe is the racing enterprise of the renowned Maktoum family. Sponsored by the Emirates airline, this well-known stable has established itself as one of the most successful stables in the sphere. Since its inception in 1992, the stable has developed from strength to strength, winning many of the races in the international racing calendar.

The stable has become a strong symbol of Dubai, which has emerged to become a vibrant and cosmopolitan city renowned for its glamour and sophistication. Noted for its spirit of achievement and innovation, Dubai has become a commercial and leisure highlight, attracting visitors from around the world. Godolphin has demonstrated excellence and innovation, becoming a representative icon of modern Dubai.

Since its inception, Godolphin made great strides to reach the pinnacle of the racing world, employing unconventional but undoubtedly effective methods and techniques to produce the finest and most successful racehorses.

Godolphin’s operations are headquartered in Dubai, where the stable’s racehorses benefit from the Emirate’s pleasantly warm weather during the months of winter. In fact, the enterprise features two principal stable locations in the Emirate, one being located near the city and the other situated in the desert expanses.

Godolphin horses compete at races are around the world, and may be seen in action at the richest racing event in the world, the Dubai World Cup, which lures participants from across the world. The stable has won this prestigious event no less than six times, consolidating its status as one of the most esteemed names in the racing world. Godolphin subsidiary stables are located in France and the United States. The stable’s horses have triumphed in well over 200 premier level races in no less than twelve nations across four different continents.

The enterprise takes its name from the Godolphin Arabian, one of the trio of Arabian stallions who were imported to Europe nearly three centuries ago, and sired the ancestors of today’s thoroughbred racehorses.

Travellers visiting the Emirate and desiring accommodation in Dubai will find an outstanding choice in the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. This Palm Jumeirah Hotel offers quality accommodations and attractive facilities.