An unprecedented partnership bringing one of the world’s biggest restaurants to the world’s most spectacular race day.
Dubai Racing Club is proud to announce a game-changing collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Zuma Restaurant, elevating the 30th running of the Dubai World Cup on Saturday, 28 March 2026 with a VIP experience unlike anything seen before in global horseracing.
For the first time, Zuma—one of the most recognisable and influential restaurant brands on the planet—will curate and host the Royal Enclosure Majlis by Zuma, creating a new pinnacle of hospitality at Meydan Racecourse. This partnership marks a major moment for both Dubai’s racing landscape and its luxury lifestyle scene, bringing together two icons of excellence for an experience that is set to become instantly legendary.
A First-of-Its-Kind Racing x Culinary Collaboration
The Royal Enclosure Majlis by Zuma represents the fusion of world-class racing and world-class dining at a scale unprecedented in the region. Guests will enjoy:
- An exclusive, bespoke Zuma dining experience crafted only for Dubai World Cup guests
- Private chauffeur service and exclusive entry via the Royal Enclosure Bridge
- Premium Majlis lounges featuring luxurious leather seating and elevated race viewing
- Signature free-flowing premium beverages
- Unrestricted access to the Parade Ring and Saddling Garden, placing guests at the heart of racing’s most electric moments
This is not simply a hospitality upgrade — it is the redefinition of what a VIP race day can be.
Zuma has become synonymous with modern luxury dining since opening its first restaurant in London in 2002. Now operating nearly 30 locations worldwide, the brand has shaped culinary culture across London, New York, Dubai, Hong Kong and beyond. Its arrival in the Royal Enclosure at Meydan Racecourse marks one of the most significant restaurant partnerships ever seen in horseracing.
“Zuma is a powerhouse in the global dining scene and a true icon of Dubai’s lifestyle landscape,” said Ali Al Ali, CEO and Board Member, Dubai Racing Club. “To partner with such an influential brand for the Dubai World Cup’s 30th anniversary, and beyond, is not just exciting — it is transformational. Together, we are creating an experience that sets a new international benchmark for race day luxury.”
“The Dubai World Cup is a global stage, and we are honoured to bring the Zuma experience to such a defining moment in the city’s cultural calendar.” – David Smyczek, Managing Director – Zuma, Middle East & Turkey
