Taif’s picturesque King Khalid Racecourse has hosted live racing since 1965 and is the home of summer racing in the Middle East. With a 20 summer race night series over 10 weekends from 25 July to 27 September, guests can enjoy the thrill of 10 races per night under the lights, Taif’s best street food vans and stylish lounges. Racing is on Friday and Saturdays from 3pm to 8.30pm. There is 23m SAR to be won over the season as owners, trainers and jockeys compete in 200 races during the 20 meetings with 160 opportunities for Thoroughbreds, 40 races for Purebred Arabians and 31 Championship Cups to be won. On the season’s feature weekend of 19 and 20 September there is live music, competitions to win great prizes and family entertainment plus the Group 3 King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Cup and the Listed Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Cup, premier races for Purebred Arabians and both carrying a purse of SAR1m (19 September) and The National Day Cup for Thoroughbreds worth SAR500,000 (20 September). General Admission is free (excluding 19/20 September where tickets are 15 SAR for adults). Private Suites and corporate packages available.