In Arabic, the hotel’s name means “meeting point”—which is fitting, because each year competitors and fans congregate here for the Dubai World Cup, the most lucrative horse race in the world, with $10 million in prize money. During racing season, the hotel offers stable tours, so visitors can take a closer look the animals. All 284 rooms and suites have a view of the racetrack and most also have their own balcony. The Friday brunch at Farriers is not to be missed.