The Dubai World Cup trophy, hand-made in sterling silver and richly adorned in gold with ornate chased decoration, was designed by Garrard in 1996.

The Dubai World Cup is an annual event that has put the UAE on the map as the host of one of the world's most prestigious racing events, attracting millions of spectators from all over the world.

The first Dubai World Cup was held in 1996, and the 25th edition will be held on Saturday at Meydan Racecourse. When the winner of this historic competition is revealed, they will be presented with one of Garrard's most coveted and valuable eternal trophies.

The Dubai World Cup needed the involvement of a committed, professional craftsperson from the Garrard workshop at every level. The cup is adorned with a golden globe indicative of the winner's standing, as one of the best in the world of horseracing. It rests upon a tiered base adorned with the names of past revered champions and is framed by elegant handles that morph into two golden horse heads.

The trophy was produced through near collaboration between Garrard's designers and its team of master silversmiths. Every cup created by Garrard is inextricably connected to our long history of making some of the world's most iconic trophies. The Dubai World Cup's design represents the tremendous amount of dedication and ability expected from all participants, as well as the glory of winning the world's most spectacular racing day.

Starting with an exquisite oil paint painting by Garrard's Creative Director, Sara Prentice, crafting a cup of this stature necessitates exceptional ability and artisanal know-how. The dimensions are carefully measured, tested, and modified until the craftsmanship can begin to ensure the trophy's size and proportions are completely correct.

Before being spun into the grand silhouette of the trophy, the silver is annealed – an extreme heat-treating procedure designed to reinforce the precious metal. The vase is then hand-chased with an elaborate design, and individual components are filed before being soldered in place. After that, the trophy is hand-engraved, hallmarked, and polished until it gleams. Garrard's master silversmiths devote months to this journey, using time-honored methods that have remained unchanged since the House's founding in 1735, combined with cutting-edge technology to achieve even higher standards of outstanding workmanship.