Emaar is Race Sponsor of Dubai Kahayla Classic Race at Dubai World Cup 2008

The $250,000 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabian horses is a key race at this year's thirteenth Dubai World Cup, to be held on March 29, 2008 at the Nad Al Sheba race course, and this year marks Emaar's eighth consecutive year of sponsorship support.

"One of the most-awaited events in Dubai's social and sports calendar, the Dubai World Cup has established itself as the premier equestrian event globally," said Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, UAE Managing Director, Emaar Properties. "Emaar's support reiterates our commitment to community-related initiatives and underscores our partnership with events that highlight the region's rich cultural legacy."

Emaar has integrated sports and pastimes such as golf, polo and equestrian events into its bustling communities. Emaar's Arabian Ranches, a multi-billion dirham desert-themed residential project, features the Arabian Ranches Golf Course and Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, and Emirates Hills is situated near The Montgomerie Dubai, an exclusive golf club.

"The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, spread over 68 acres of desert landscape, has played a key role in popularizing international polo games, along with promoting other equestrian competition events such as show jumping, dressage, general horse riding and desert hacking," added Mr Al Matrooshi. "The successful public response to Club's offerings demonstrates the popularity of equestrian sports in the region. This is further highlighted by the overwhelming customer interest on the Polo Homes development, a community of 71 villas set around the lush green polo fields at the Club."

The Dubai World Cup showcases a range of hospitality offerings and glamour events, and attracts celebrity guests from around the world.