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At the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Angel Cruz, far right, and her husband, Derek Cruz, far left, of Hong Kong, celebrate the win of Joy and Fun, the horse they own and Derek trains.

At the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Angel Cruz, far right, and her husband, Derek Cruz, far left, of Hong Kong, celebrate the win of Joy and Fun, the horse they own and Derek trains. Martin von den Driesch

Visitors, expats and locals alike take part in the glamorous festivities of the Dubai World Cup, including fashion shows and lounges.

Visitors, expats and locals alike take part in the glamorous festivities of the Dubai World Cup, including fashion shows and lounges. Martin von den Driesch

Ladies taking part at a fashion contest during the Dubai World Cup.

Ladies taking part at a fashion contest during the Dubai World Cup. Martin von den Driesch

Dressing up is paramount, and hats are indispensable at the Dubai World Cup 2008.

Dressing up is paramount, and hats are indispensable at the Dubai World Cup 2008. Martin von den Driesch

Well-dressed visitors at the Dubai World Cup.

Well-dressed visitors at the Dubai World Cup. Martin von den Driesch

Visitors at the Dubai World Cup, the world's highest paying horse race, which takes place at the Meydan racecourse in Dubai.

Visitors at the Dubai World Cup, the world's highest paying horse race, which takes place at the Meydan racecourse in Dubai. Martin von den Driesch

Preserving the moment for posterity is de rigueur on Dubai World Cup day.

Preserving the moment for posterity is de rigueur on Dubai World Cup day. Martin von den Driesch

Elena Ivanova, a Russian living in Dubai, joined thousands at last year's World Cup in wearing her finest and enjoying a day with friends and family.

Elena Ivanova, a Russian living in Dubai, joined thousands at last year's World Cup in wearing her finest and enjoying a day with friends and family. Martin von den Driesch

Dubai World Cup lets visitors win, place and show off, too

Martin von den Driesch

Glamour returns to Meydan Racecourse today for the 15th running of the Dubai World Cup, the richest horse race in the world. The German-born, Dubai-based photographer Martin von den Driesch looks back at the stellar event that annually lures an international crowd of thousands who come dressed to impress to win the fashion contest off the track.

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