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Dubai Racing Carnival 2026–27: Meydan Dates and Where to Stay

The 2026–27 Dubai Racing Carnival opens at Meydan Racecourse on 6 November 2026 and runs across 16 race meetings to Dubai World Cup day.

  • 6 Nov 2026 – 27 Mar 2027
  • Meydan Racecourse
  • upcoming · demand priority 95/100

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What is confirmed

The date, venue and status shown here were checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-11. Recheck the organiser before committing to non-refundable travel.

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24 properties
SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences accommodation

Business Bay east / Al Khail Road side

SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

Hotel in Business Bay east / Al Khail Road side, with two elevated pools, restaurants, spa.

  • two elevated pools
  • restaurants
  • spa
Paramount Hotel Dubai accommodation

Business Bay east / Al Khail Road side

Paramount Hotel Dubai

Hotel in Business Bay east / Al Khail Road side, with outdoor and children's pools, multiple dining venues, spa.

  • outdoor and children's pools
  • multiple dining venues
  • spa
The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel accommodation

Dubai Water Canal east

The First Collection Waterfront, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel in Dubai Water Canal east, with canal views, outdoor pool, beach club access.

  • canal views
  • outdoor pool
  • beach club access
Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay accommodation

Al Abraj Street / Marasi side

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Business Bay

Hotel in Al Abraj Street / Marasi side, with outdoor pool, restaurant, wellness facilities.

  • outdoor pool
  • restaurant
  • wellness facilities
Hyde Hotel Dubai accommodation

Marasi Drive east

Hyde Hotel Dubai

Hotel in Marasi Drive east, with outdoor pool, spa, gym.

  • outdoor pool
  • spa
  • gym
The Lana – Dorchester Collection accommodation

Business Bay · Marasi Drive

The Lana – Dorchester Collection

A waterfront luxury hotel on Marasi Drive with a rooftop pool and canal setting.

  • Dubai Water Canal waterfront
  • Rooftop pool
  • Balcony categories
DAMAC Maison Canal Views accommodation

Business Bay · canal side

DAMAC Maison Canal Views

A canal-side aparthotel with kitchens and one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts.

  • Full kitchens
  • One-, two- and three-bedroom layouts
  • Canal-view categories
Mama Shelter Dubai accommodation

Al Asayel Street / canal east

Mama Shelter Dubai

Hotel in Al Asayel Street / canal east, with multiple pools, lifestyle dining, design-led rooms.

  • multiple pools
  • lifestyle dining
  • design-led rooms
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay accommodation

Bay Square

DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay

Hotel in Bay Square, with rooftop pool, spa, four restaurants.

  • rooftop pool
  • spa
  • four restaurants
Grand Millennium Business Bay accommodation

Al Abraj Street / canal east

Grand Millennium Business Bay

Hotel in Al Abraj Street / canal east, with outdoor pool, health club, canal district access.

  • outdoor pool
  • health club
  • canal district access
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View accommodation

Eastern Marasi / Dubai Water Canal / Dubai Design District side

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Canal View

Hotel in Eastern Marasi / Dubai Water Canal / Dubai Design District side, with canal-front setting, outdoor pool, family facilities.

  • canal-front setting
  • outdoor pool
  • family facilities
The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel accommodation

Al A'amal Street / southern Business Bay

The First Collection Business Bay, Dubai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel in Al A'amal Street / southern Business Bay, with outdoor pool, spa, dining.

  • outdoor pool
  • spa
  • dining
DAMAC Maison Distinction accommodation

Downtown Dubai · south/east edge

DAMAC Maison Distinction

An aparthotel offering one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, including specifically named Burj Khalifa-view categories.

  • One-, two- and three-bedroom suites
  • Named Burj Khalifa-view categories
  • Private balconies on selected categories
Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by IHG accommodation

Dubai Water Canal east edge · Downtown/Business Bay boundary

Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by IHG

Hotel in Dubai Water Canal east edge · Downtown/Business Bay boundary, with rooftop pool, design-led interiors, pet-friendly policy shown by expedia.

  • Rooftop pool
  • Design-led interiors
  • Pet-friendly policy shown by Expedia
Millennium Central Downtown accommodation

Al Asayel Street near Dubai Mall

Millennium Central Downtown

Hotel in Al Asayel Street near Dubai Mall, with outdoor pool, Dubai Mall access, value-focused central location.

  • outdoor pool
  • Dubai Mall access
  • value-focused central location
Canal Central Hotel accommodation

Dubai Water Canal promenade

Canal Central Hotel

Hotel in Dubai Water Canal promenade, with canal views, outdoor pool, spa.

  • canal views
  • outdoor pool
  • spa
The Dubai EDITION accommodation

Dubai Mall south · Old Town edge

The Dubai EDITION

Hotel in Dubai Mall south · Old Town edge, with outdoor pool, spa, near dubai mall.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Near Dubai Mall
Pullman Dubai Downtown accommodation

Marasi Drive / Dubai Water Canal

Pullman Dubai Downtown

Hotel in Marasi Drive / Dubai Water Canal, with outdoor pool, spa, restaurant.

  • outdoor pool
  • spa
  • restaurant
The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection accommodation

Old Town / Boulevard

The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection

A courtyard-led hotel on the Old Town side of Downtown, close to the Boulevard and fountain district.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Courtyard setting
  • Near Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall
Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai accommodation

Downtown Dubai · Dubai Mall east

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Downtown Dubai

A serviced apartment hotel with kitchenettes and a named one-bedroom Burj Khalifa-view category.

  • Kitchenettes
  • One-bedroom Burj Khalifa-view category
  • Children’s pool
Millennium Atria Business Bay accommodation

Business Bay · Al Abraj Street

Millennium Atria Business Bay

An aparthotel with kitchens, washers and dryers, and furnished balconies near the Dubai Water Canal.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Furnished balcony
Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection accommodation

Old Town · Boulevard

Hotel Boulevard, Autograph Collection

Hotel in Old Town · Boulevard, with outdoor pool, old town setting, near dubai fountain.

  • Outdoor pool
  • Old Town setting
  • Near Dubai Fountain
DAMAC Maison Mall Street accommodation

Downtown Dubai · Dubai Mall side

DAMAC Maison Mall Street

An apartment-style hotel close to the Financial Centre Road side of Dubai Mall.

  • Kitchen facilities
  • Outdoor and children’s pools
  • Near Dubai Mall
Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai accommodation

Dubai Mall · Fashion Avenue side

Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai

Hotel in Dubai Mall · Fashion Avenue side, with connected to dubai mall, outdoor pool, spa.

  • Connected to Dubai Mall
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Map locations help compare each stay with nearby streets and landmarks. Confirm the final entrance and current property details before travel.

How nearby stays are grouped

Very close

Up to 1.5 km straight-line distance.

Nearby

More than 1.5 km and up to 4 km.

Short journey

More than 4 km and up to 12 km; actual travel time depends on roads and traffic.

Distances are geographic, not walking or driving times. Dubai roads, entrances, water and pedestrian routes can materially change the journey.

Where to stay and how to plan

Where to stay

Meydan and Business Bay provide the most direct bases; Downtown offers wider hotel and dining choice with a road transfer.

Getting there

Meydan is primarily road-accessed. Use the race-day gate and allow for concentrated arrival and departure traffic.

Before booking

  • Check the official source again before committing to non-refundable travel.
  • Compare the venue journey across the whole stay, not only the first arrival.
  • Treat map distance as geographic proximity rather than a promised walking or driving time.