Leading riders set for endurance festival

Ladies ride is the first of four events on the festival programme

- Gulf News Report

Dubai is set to host the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 at Dubai International Endurance City (DIEC) in Seih Al Salam, with the competition set to begin today.

One of the most prestigious competitions in the sport, the festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, a World Endurance Champion whose longstanding support has played a central role in the development of equestrian sport. The festival reflects the UAE's commitment to the development of equestrian sport and the delivery of world-class sporting events, while further reinforcing Dubai's position as a leading global hub for endurance riding. Since its inception, the festival has attracted elite riders and leading endurance stables from around the world.