| Group Two race | |
| Location | Meydan Racecourse Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Purse | $250,000[1] |
The Al Fahidi Fort is a horse race run over a distance of 1,400 metres (seven furlongs) on turf in January at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after the oldest existing building in Dubai.
It was first run in 2003 Nad Al Sheba Racecourse before being transferred to Meydan in 2010.
The race distance was 1600 metres until 2014 it was reduced to 1400 metres.
The race began as a Listed race in 2003. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2004 and became a Group 2 event in 2006.