Atrium Café
Ground floor, corner café in champions hall. Visit the Atrium Café for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The café serves sandwiches, tea & coffee and sweet treats.
The Pinnacle of Irish Flat Racing!
An exhilarating festival showcasing world-class racing, with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby as the highlight on Sunday, 29th June.
Join us for three days of thrilling racing, live music, amazing style and family fun!
Thrilling Action On The Track
The Racing
Heart pounding action, the sound of hooves thundering past, the colourful silks and mesmerising horses. You can experience it all at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby festival! From the very special Corinthian Challenge Race in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys fund on Friday night to the spectacle of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Sunday, this is a weekend of epic racing.
Scroll right for the thrilling racing schedule for each of the three days!
The Racing
Friday Evening
A fantastic summer race evening announcing the start of the exhilarating Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby festival!
Featuring the very special Corinthian Challenge race in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund.
1650 EBF Maiden, 1720 O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey EBF Maiden, 1750 JJ Mahon and Sons Handicap, 1825 James Nolans Bar EBF Maiden, 1855 Fitzpatricks Mercedes-Benz Handicap, 1930 Silken Thomas and Lock 13 Apprentice Derby, 2000 Maiden, 2030 Corinthian Challenge
The Racing
Saturday
Including feature races The Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1), Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) and the Kildare Village Ladies Derby.
1315 Barronstown Stud EBF Maiden, 1345 Airlie Stud Stakes G2, 1420 Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey Stakes G3, 1455 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes G3, 1530 Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes G1, 1605 Kildare Village Ladies Derby, 1640 Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap, 1715 Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz EBF Maiden
The Racing
Sunday
Featuring the absolute pinnacle of the Irish Flat Racing Calendar – the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Nothing matches the thrill, the history and the spectacle associated with this epic race! A must visit day for the racing purist!
1320 Dubai Duty Free Premier Handicap, 1355 Dubai Duty Free Premier Handicap, 1425 Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Dash (L), 1455 Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Premier Handicap, 1530 Colm McLoughlin Celebration Stakes L, 1610 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1 Classic), 1650 Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort Ragusa Premier Handicap, 1720 GAIN Summer Fillies Premier Handicap, 1755 Dubai Duty Free Stayers Handicap
A Festival of Live Music
The After Party!
Top class performances across the three days with unforgettable evenings of singing and dancing in Champions Hall on both Friday and Sunday following the thrilling action on the track.
Amazing Style!
Fabulous Fashion
Get ready fashionistas! There will be some phenomenal prizes on offer on both Saturday and Sunday of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival.
The K Club’s Most Stylish Racegoer Award will be presented on Saturday 28th June and Dubai Duty Free Most Stylish Competition on Sunday 29th June
Festival Fever!
Summer Socialising
Let’s hope the sun shines down on the beautiful Curragh racecourse. The flowers will be in full bloom and whilst there is lots of exciting action on the track, there’s also lovely things to see and do off the track! Stroll around, revel in the exciting atmosphere, enjoy our roving performers, relax over a cocktail or a coffee and enjoy days of summer socialising.
Festival Fever
Summer Socialising
We’re feeling nostalgic at the Curragh and for two unforgettable days on Derby Saturday and Sunday, we are reopening the old entrance to the racecourse for anybody who would like to enter under the old wrought iron canopy and beautiful wooden beams!
Park at Ballymany Hill and arrive straight into the Derby Village. Bring your friends and embrace our chill vibe for an amazing day out.
3 Days of Family Fun!
Family Fun!
What better way to celebrate Schools Out than treating the kids to a great day of entertainment. With extra entertainment on Saturday and Sunday at The Moyglare Kids Zone and some really good food offerings, there’s plenty to keep the kids happy!
With thanks to
Dubai Duty Free
Long time supporters of the Curragh Racecourse, Dubai Duty Free (DDF), founded in 1983, has grown into one of the biggest travel retail operators in the world. Located at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai Duty Free has grown to become one of the largest and most successful duty-free shopping operations in the world. DDF offers a wide range of products, including luxury goods, electronics, perfumes, cosmetics, fashion, watches, jewelry, confectionery, and tobacco, all at tax-free prices, making it an attractive shopping destination for international travelers.
Plan your Visit
Visiting the Curragh Racecourse
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Goffs Champagne Bar
Overlooking the parade ring, the Goffs Champagne Bar is open to all racegoers. Serving Moët & Chandon and serving a light tapas menu throughout the day.
Guineas Bar
Our Guineas Bar is located on the ground floor of Champions Hall, close to all the action.
Lilywhites Lounge
Open to all racegoers, Lilywhites Lounge, possibly the best bar in Irish Racing, offers stunning views of the racecourse in a stylish and comfortable setting.
Oaks Restaurant
Discover the charm of the Oaks Restaurant, located on the 2nd floor of the Curragh grandstand.
Orby’s by Lucy
Orby’s by Lucy serves delicious, fresh, artisan food and is located at the entrance to The Racecourse. This gorgeous café is open to all, 7 days a week.
Shoda Café
Public café, located in the bottom floor of the Queens room situated next to our Moyglare Kidszone overlooking the pre parade and parade ring. Serving excellent tea & coffee and homemade sandwiches and treats.