The jam-packed festival of fashion and horse-racing is set to be an exciting weekend to remember for all who attend
As a supporter of premium sports all over the world including golf, tennis and horse racing, one of the standout sporting events which Dubai Duty Free sponsors has to be the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.
Taking place every year at the Curragh Racecourse, the race attracts the very best horses and jockeys in the world. The whole weekend of fashion, fun and heart-pounding action takes place from 27-29 June at the Kildare track, with the Irish Derby race on the Sunday.
Style highlights
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day also features the Best Dressed Competition with a fabulous prize up for grabs. Celebrity chef, presenter and author, Clodagh McKenna (main picture), will lead the charge in the search for the Best Dressed Person on the day.
The stylish judge will be ably assisted in her endeavours by her fellow judges, Alpana Cidambi and fashion and lifestyle journalist, Bairbre Power.
Best Dressed will win a fabulous array of prizes courtesy of Dubai Duty Free, including return flights for two to Dubai with five glorious nights in Dubai Duty Free’s own five-star hotel, The Jumeirah Creekside, and €1,000 spending money at the award-winning airport retailer.
Dates for your diary
Sunday 22 June onwards – Kildare Derby Festival
Kildare Town hosts a week of music, family fun, culture and racing-themed events.
Wednesday 25 June – Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
Breakfast at Lilywhites Lounge.
Thursday 26 June
Gallops Tour with John Oxx and Breakfast at Orby’s by Lucy.
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June – Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival
Friday – Behind the Scenes at the Curragh Racecourse, evening racing and The Classic Beatles.
Saturday – Pretty Polly Stakes and K Club Most Stylish.
Sunday – Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day and Best Dressed Person Competition at The Curragh Racecourse, plus post racing entertainment with music from The Whistlin’ Donkeys.
