Dubai Racing Club, also known as DRC, a privately owned entity headquartered in the UAE, was founded in 1992, operates with approximately 160 employees, and reported $11.5M in revenue as of 2023. The company functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer, specializing in riding and animal sports by serving as the organiser of horse racing events at the Meydan Racecourse, with these events including the Dubai World Cup.

Revenue

Founded

1992

Headcount

152

Headquarters

UAE

Primary Segment

Riding and animal sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Dubai Racing Club announced on February 18, 2026, its plan to donate a portion of ticket sales from its four Ramadan race meetings to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment. These race nights at Meydan Racecourse are scheduled for February 20, Emirates Super Saturday on February 28, and additional meetings on March 6 and March 13. Earlier on February 18, a Dubai Racing Carnival meeting at Meydan Racecourse featured horses competing for qualification spots for Dubai World Cup day and the Kentucky Derby, with the G2 Balanchine Stakes, sponsored by Al Tayer Motors, serving as the official feature. Previously, on February 13, English Oak secured its second consecutive win at the Dubai Racing Carnival, taking the Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback Handicap at Meydan Racecourse under jockey Danny Tudhope for trainer Hamad Al Jehani. This followed Meydan's preparations on February 11 for a full Dubai Racing Carnival card on Friday, featuring eight competitive races, including the 1400-meter turf Longines Spirit Flyback Handicap, valued at AED250,000, as the official feature.

Similar Companies

Subscribe for full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s profile
Dubai Racing Club (DRC) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s product portfolio comprises of riding and animal sports and media and TV services.
Subscribe for full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s products in full detail
Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is horse racing. For full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
Subscribe for full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenue in full detail
Dubai Racing Club (DRC) sells broadcasting rights of its horse racing competitions to 39 companies globally, covering 14 countries. Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s rights holders include Virgin Media O2 (VMO2). Dubai Racing Club (DRC) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including horse racing.

Example Sports Rights Customers

Subscribe for full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s profile

Example Sports Rights Suppliers

Subscribe for full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s profile