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Arabian Business
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Business
Dubai World Cup sets new Guinness World Record with 5,983 drones
The closing ceremony of the 29 th edition of the Dubai World Cup, held at Meydan Racecourse, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest flying LED screen formed by multirotor drones. The display used 5,983 drones and was witnessed by over 60,000 spectators. يا مرحبا بالخيل واللي مع الخيل أهل الشرف والمرجله والمعالي @RacingDubai — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2025 The show lasted around 20 minutes and included drone formations, lasers, lights and fireworks. It aimed to deliver a visual experience combining cultural themes and artistic presentations. Guinness World Record broken at Dubai World Cup closing ceremony The drones created 3D formations in the sky, including portraits of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Other formations included animated scenes of horses and the Dubai World Cup championship trophy. 'Dubai Racing Club broke their own record attempted previously, with a total of 5,983 they have created the largest screen made of drones, with the ability to present videos and images, similar to a commercially available screen, this showcases the innovation and technology of drones,' Guinness World Records said. In 2023, the previous record was also set at the Dubai World Cup closing ceremony, using 4,000 drones.
Gulf Insider
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Dubai World Cup 2025's Record-breaking Closing Ceremony
A superb display of technological brilliance and artistry wowed a crowd of more than 65,000 during the closing ceremony of the Dubai World Cup 2025 at the Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. Combining cutting-edge drone technology, lasers, lights, and an awe-inspiring fireworks display, the event set new benchmarks in visual entertainment, showcasing Dubai's ability to push the boundaries of innovation. يا مرحبا بالخيل واللي مع الخيل أهل الشرف والمرجله والمعالي@RacingDubai — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2025 The nearly 20-minute show captivated the audience with breathtaking visuals, most notably the creation of the world's largest flying LED screen formed by thousands of drones that created mammoth 3D sculptures in the sky. According to the Guinness World Records website, the largest flying LED screen formed by multirotor drones is 5,983 and was achieved by Dubai Racing Club on March 28, 2025. 'Dubai Racing Club broke their own record attempted previously, with a total of 5,983 they have created the largest screen made of drones, with the ability to present videos and images, similar to a commercially available screen, this showcases the innovation and technology of drones. This was part of their closing ceremony of Dubai Racing festival,' Guinness stated. Though the Racing Club is yet to make an announcement about this, the show began with a message on the LED screen, invisible in the dark, stating that it is a three-time winner of the Guinness World Records. The world's largest LED screen was created by 4,000 drones at the closing ceremony of the Dubai World Cup last year. This aerial display also received Guinness World Records for the largest aerial trophy and the largest aerial logo. During this year's show, the drones formed dynamic 3D sculptures in the sky, displaying massive portraits of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and those of three Dubai princes, as well as images of running horses and the prestigious World Cup trophy. These impressive displays spanned the width of the racecourse, filling the night sky with a fusion of pyrotechnics, LED lights, and aerial choreography. The drones moved in perfect synchronisation, forming intricate patterns and enhancing the grandeur of the evening. The marvellous visuals also conveyed the deep cultural significance of horses to the UAE, a symbol of pride and respect. The ceremony also saw small aircraft with fireworks trailing behind them being used for synchronised pyrotechnic displays, adding to the spectacle as fireworks cascaded from the sky. In addition to the visual brilliance, the event carried a strong emotional and cultural message. Throughout the show, powerful verses written by Sheikh Mohammed were displayed in the sky, celebrating the love for horses and the bond between the animals, their riders, and the UAE people. 'The horse is a part of our lives,' read one prominent message displayed on the invisible, larger-than-life screen. The lyrics, set against a backdrop of an Arabic song, underscored the UAE's deep respect for the equestrian life, honouring the riders and those who nurture the horses. The narrative of the show also celebrated the 'people of honour, chivalry and prominence,' referring to both the horses and their companions. A message displayed along with the images of the two leaders demonstrated the nation's commitment to its equestrian heritage—'We always back the horse, the rider, and those who raise the flag.' In addition to the tributes to the horses and riders, the ceremony incorporated the logos of the World Cup and its key sponsors, acknowledging the significant contributions of the partners involved. The world-class production, which set multiple Guinness World Records, left the audience in awe. The show ended with a big thank you to all and the message: 'See you next year: 30th anniversary of Dubai World Cup.' Also read: Dubai World Cup 2025: Hit Show Wins $12M Race, Plus All the Results From Meydan
Dubai Eye
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
The Winner of Dubai World Cup 2025: Hit Show
Hit Show wins the 2025 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup, bagging the biggest prize of $12 million. The final race of the evening at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai and Hit Show steals the show, ridden by ridden by Florent Geroux, running over a distance of 2,000m on dirt. Pressure was on for one of Saturdays favourites Forever Young, who failed to live up to expectations finishing third. HIT SHOW is on 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 in the $12million @emirates Dubai World Cup! #DWC25 — Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) April 5, 2025 His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, crowned Hit Show as the winner of the G1 Dubai World Cup race sponsored by Emirates. Hamdan bin Mohammed crowns HIT SHOW as the winner of the $12 million G1 Dubai World Cup race sponsored by Emirates. #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) April 5, 2025
Al Etihad
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
'Hit Show' wins $12 million Dubai World Cup
5 Apr 2025 22:38 DUBAI (WAM)Qatar's 'Hit Show' triumphed in the 2025 Dubai World Cup's main event at Meydan, the pinnacle of global horse racing. In the $12 million Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup, Hit Show, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by Florent Geroux and trained by Brad Cox, prevailed over eight top competitors in 2:03:50 minutes, earning $6.96 million with a 0.64-length victory. Hamdan bin Mohammed crowns HIT SHOW as winner of the $12 million G1 #DubaiWorldCup race #AletihadNewsCenter #UAE @RacingDubai #DWC25 — Aletihad English (@AletihadEn) April 5, 2025 The American horse Mixto, owned by Calumet Farm, came in second place, ridden by jockey Frankie Dettori and trained by Doug O'Neill, and received a cash prize of $2.4 million, while the Japanese horse Forever Young, owned by Susumu Fujita, came in third place, ridden by Ryusei Sakai and trained by Yoshito Yahagi, and collected $1.2 million. HIT SHOW wins the 9th round "Dubai World Cup" at Dubai World Cup 2025 sponsored by Emirates. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2025 The Saudi horse Walk of Stars, owned by Athbah Racing, came in fourth place.
South China Morning Post
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Romantic Warrior falls agonisingly short in Dubai Turf: ‘he ran his heart out'
Romantic Warrior (inside) and Soul Rush battle it out in the final stages of Saturday night's Group One Dubai Turf (1,800m). Photo: Kenneth Chan Hong Kong superstar goes down to Japan's Soul Rush by the narrowest of margins at Meydan Romantic Warrior suffered the most agonising defeat of his extraordinary career at Meydan on Saturday night, going down to Soul Rush by the narrowest of margins in the Group One Dubai Turf (1,800m). Trainer Danny Shum Chap-shing and jockey James McDonald were visibly shattered after the defeat was confirmed following an excruciating wait for the result of the photo. 'He's had a long campaign. He ran his heart out,' was all McDonald could manage as he came to terms with the shock loss. A red-hot favourite to snare his 11th Group One success, Romantic Warrior jumped beautifully and travelled sweetly outside leader Meisho Tabaru. Oh, my .... 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 dramatically lowers the colours of 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑 in the @DPWorldUAE Dubai Turf! 🇯🇵#DWC25 | @emirates — Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) April 5, 2025 Urged to the lead at the 350m, Romantic Warrior looked to have Soul Rush's measure for much of the home straight but the Japanese galloper found enough to get his nostril in front when it mattered. The loss brings to an end Romantic Warrior's arduous Middle Eastern mission, which began with an electric victory in the Group One Jebel Hatta (1,800m) at Meydan in January. The seven-year-old then produced a heroic second behind Forever Young in a Group One Saudi Cup (1,800m) for the ages – an effort which must surely have had some impact on the champion galloper and makes his Dubai Turf effort even more admirable. Saturday night's runner-up effort pushes Romantic Warrior's already world-record earnings past HK$214 million and the galloper will now be given a rest until next season. The win of Soul Rush was part of a big Dubai World Cup night for Japan, with Admire Daytona (Group Two UAE Derby) and Danon Decile (Group One Dubai Sheema Classic) also prevailing.
