Travellers welcomed with special 'Dubai World Cup' stamp

Travellers landing at Dubai International Airport are receiving a special passport stamp featuring the 'Dubai World Cup 2026' logo.

The initiative, launched by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), marks the 30th edition of the prominent horse racing competition.

The race will be held on March 28 at Dubai's Meydan Racecourse.

The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) welcomes travelers arriving through Dubai airports with a special commemorative stamp featuring the “Dubai World Cup 2026” logo, marking the 30th edition (Pearl Jubilee) of this prestigious global… pic.twitter.com/oSToT3Ylok

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 27, 2026

The Dubai World Cup will feature 100 horses from leading international stables competing across nine races for a total prize money of $30.5 million.

The highlight of the evening is the main race, the Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline, offering $12 million in prize money. The Group 1 race will be run over 2,000 metres on dirt, with nine of the world’s leading thoroughbreds set to compete. Among the contenders are last year’s winner “Hit Show”, “Meidan”, winner of Super Saturday, “Forever Young”, champion of both the UAE Derby and the Saudi Cup, and “Imperial Emperor”.