The event will happen in January 2023.
The legendary sailing regatta Cowes Week is charting a course for Abu Dhabi it has been announced.
Docking in the capital in January 2023, one of the oldest sporting events in the world will see up to 40 daily races for around 750 boats, making it the largest regatta of its kind in the world.
More than 8,500 competitors including Olympic and local sailors are expected to take part in the event that is being held for the first time outside of Britain.
It is hoped the event will attract more than 100,000 spectators during the week.
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Speaking on the announcement Khalid Al Mutawa, Chairman of Global Mission and Chairman of Z Zone Events LLC, said; “While Cowes Week has been around for almost 200 years, it is only recently that it has been organised by a single body and will take place outside of the UK for the first time ever in 2023.
“In addition to showcasing UAE’s sporting attractions to the world, the event will also make Abu Dhabi’s tourism attractions more accessible.
“The week-long carnival is expected to generate around 25,000 room nights in Abu Dhabi during January 2023 and we plan to make this a permanent fixture.”
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