The left-handed Nad Al Sheba turf track is 2121 metres in circumference and 20 metres wide. It has three chutes to accommodate starting points for races scheduled  over 2000 metres, 1600 metres and 1200 metres. The 1200 meter chute is mainly used to start 2800-3200 meter races; all sprint races are started on the main. The grass is a Bermuda hybrid and is planted in local sand termed "sweet soil". It was top-dressed with an inch of peat moss in the summer of 1997 and again in 1998. The grass is kept at 6 inches during the racing season and is over-sown with rye in the autumn. It rides consistently good.

The 2000/2001 seasons will see 29 Pattern of races for Thoroughbreds and Pure Bred Arabians. The most important races will be Dubai World Cup, Dubai Duty Free, The Dubai Sheema Classic, The Kahayala Classic and the Maktoum Challenge.

Location

Situated about 5 kms south east of Dubai, it is signed from the Abu Dhabi road at the Metropolitan Hotel junction, or from the Interchange on Al Ruwayyah Al Ain Road if approaching from the defence roundabout.

Admission

General admission is free. Ample car parking facilities are available. Racegoers are issued with complimentary racecards and form guides at the entrance gates. Children are permitted but parents are requested to keep them under close supervision in the public enclosure. There is a charge of AED 60 for entrance to Nad Al Sheba Clubhouse and The Del Mar Lounge on Level Four in the Clubhouse offers excellent food and beverage facilities, as does the Dubai Restaurant on Level Three of the Millennium Grandstand and for which prior reservations are strongly recommended. In public areas the dress code is casual. Dress code for race goers requiring access to the Clubhouse or the private viewing boxes is smart casual. Modest dress is recommended for women.