Dubai Duty Free celebrates its 16th year as the title sponsor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh Racecourse, Co Kildare. This year’s festival runs from Friday, June 30th to Sunday, July 2nd. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, which is the feature race is taking place on Sunday, July 2nd. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby is one of the most highly anticipated races in Europe, as some of the world’s best thoroughbreds will race and compete for Derby glory.
Dubai Duty Free is headed up by Irish man, Colm McLoughlin, who is the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO and has been the head of the operation for 40 years. Colm McLoughlin said, “The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby has become one of the premier races in the European calendar, with prize money of €1.25 million, making it Ireland’s richest race. This sponsorship helps raise the profile of Dubai and our operation, which is continuing to do well, and we expect our sales this year to reach over US$2 billion.”
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby is one of the most highly anticipated social sporting occasions in Ireland and features fabulous fashion, fun and competitive racing. What better way to enjoy than with two general admission tickets, lunch and afternoon tea at The Oaks Restaurant and then later that evening, an escape to the five-star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel which has just been completely renovated and is the epitome of luxury. You will enjoy a glass of champagne on the famous rooftop terrace which features stunning panoramic 360-degree views of the Docklands skyline and Dublin Bay. Next, you will be treated to a delectable dinner at the new destination restaurant Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins, which serves the best of the land and sea. Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and is one of the finest hotels in Ireland. It also has a tranquil spa, infinity pool, eucalyptus-infused steam room, tech gym and its futuristic location on Grand Canal Docks make it the perfect base from which to explore Dublin.
To find out more about the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival or to buy tickets , click here. You can also check out Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel by clicking here.
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1. The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
2. A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant’s name, email address and a phone number.
3. No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted.
4. The Promotion will run from 16/06/2023 to midnight on 26/06/2023 inclusive.
5. All entries must be received by the Promotor by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified.
6. Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize.
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8. Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed as a result of any network, computer hardware or software failure of any kind. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entries will become the property of the Promoter.
9. The prize is two general admission tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023. A lunch for two at The Oaks Restaurant at The Curragh Racecourse, an overnight stay at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. The winner will receive one complimentary glass of champagne each, as well as one complimentary dining experience for two people at Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins and complimentary breakfast the following day, Monday, July 3rd, 2023. There will be one winner.
10. All prizes will be subject to any additional terms and conditions of the supplier of the prize to the Promoter. The entirety of the prize is only valid on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, cannot be postponed or rescheduled and cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash. The prize excludes transfers, drinks, wine, spa etc. All other items at winner’s own expense.
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