DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 22: Ross Fisher of England hits his tee-shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 22, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 22: Ross Fisher of England hits his tee-shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 22, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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  1. Saeed Humaid al-Tayer, center, the Chairman of Dubai Racing Club and Chief Executive of Meydan, a government-run company spearheading the project, waves to the hotel staff at the lobby of the hotel in Meydan Grandstand and race track in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  2. Larry, a safety officer, takes a photo of the Meydan Grand Stand and Race Track in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  3. A man cleans the lobby of the 290-rooms-with-a-view luxury hotel at the Meydan Grandstand and Race Track in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  4. The rooftop swimming pool is seen at the Meydan Grandstand and racetrack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  5. The 60,000 spectator Meydan Grandstand receives the final touches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  6. Pakistani laborers fix the fences at the Meydan Grandstand and Race Track in Dubai Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  7. The 60,000 spectator Meydan Grandstand receives the final touches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  8. A safety officer drives a club car at the Meydan Grand Stand and Race Track in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The opening of Dubai's $2 billion race track is the latest indication that the indebted Gulf sheikdom has no plans to scale down ambitions to host high profile sports events, particularly those close to its ruler's heart. The inaugural race on the new 1.75 kilometer (8.75 furlongs) track with a synthetic surface will take place on Thursday. The race complex will be officially opened for this year's Dubai World Cup on March 27.
  9. In this image taken Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 a ship, left, leaves the Jebel Ali harbor about 40 kms south of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai's port operator said Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010 it plans to float shares on the London Stock Exchange, aiming for additional investors as its troubled parent Dubai World struggles to dig out from a pile of debt.
  10. In this image taken Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 container ships dock at Dubai Port in the Jebel Ali Free Zone about 40 kms south of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai's port operator said Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010 it plans to float shares on the London Stock Exchange, aiming for additional investors as its troubled parent Dubai World struggles to dig out from a pile of debt.
  11. In this image taken Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 cranes move on to offload the containers from a ship at the Dubai Port in the Jebel Ali Free Zone about 40 kms south of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai's port operator said Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010 it plans to float shares on the London Stock Exchange, aiming for additional investors as its troubled parent Dubai World struggles to dig out from a pile of debt.
  12. An aerial view of Burj Dubai is seen in Dubai December 21, 2009. Dubai World disappointed creditors on Monday by making little progress on securing standstill on $22 billion of debt, as a key creditor meeting turned out to be a tame affair with less than half the expected attendees showing up. Picture taken December 21, 2009.
  13. An aerial view of the Dubai Marina skyline is seen in Dubai December 21, 2009. Dubai World disappointed creditors on Monday by making little progress on securing standstill on $22 billion of debt, as a key creditor meeting turned out to be a tame affair with less than half the expected attendees showing up. Picture taken December 21, 2009.
  14. An aerial view of Burj Dubai is seen in Dubai December 21, 2009. Dubai World disappointed creditors on Monday by making little progress on securing standstill on $22 billion of debt, as a key creditor meeting turned out to be a tame affair with less than half the expected attendees showing up. Picture taken December 21, 2009.
  15. Houses on the fronds of the Palm Jumeirah are seen in Dubai December 21, 2009. Dubai World disappointed creditors on Monday by making little progress on securing standstill on $22 billion of debt, as a key creditor meeting turned out to be a tame affair with less than half the expected attendees showing up. Picture taken December 21, 2009.
  16. An aerial view of residences on The Palm Jumeirah are seen in Dubai December 21, 2009. Dubai World disappointed creditors on Monday by making little progress on securing standstill on $22 billion of debt, as a key creditor meeting turned out to be a tame affair with less than half the expected attendees showing up. Picture taken December 21, 2009.

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