Caught on camera: Best Dressed takes a Jaguar; Dubai's 'Great Gatsby'

Sarah-Jane Hurt won the Best Dressed title and thereby taking home a brand new Jaguar for the entire year!

The best dressed couple had a colourful character as they presented themselves to the judges.

Taking a walk down the ramp Natalia Shustova and Michael Morcos displayed confidence and appeared very relaxed.

The judges loved the colour co-ordination by the couple and the blood red rose themed fascinator worn by Natalia clinched the title for the couple.

Dubai's own 'Great Gatsby' - resident Marlon Weir's love for classic fashion saw him walk away with the Best Dressed Man award.

Marlon is thrilled to win the title on his very first attempt.

He thanks Royal Fashion Men's Tailors, Marlon says this win would not have been possible if his local tailor didn't share his passion and his imagination.

Jessica McAndrews won the Longines Most Elegant title for the evening.

She won the judges' heart with subtle makeup and her composure on the ramp. Dressed in a pastel green knee length frock Jessica complimented her headgear with a black fascinator. 

She accessorised with tear-drop earrings and a black clutch.

Melbourne based designer Liza Georgia Millinery came all the way to Dubai world Cup and her journey didn't go to waste. 

Liza and her Indonesian model Fitri Rees won the best hat for the evening.

Dubai based fascinator Hayley Marsden and her model Karolina took home the prize for the most creative hat.

Designer Morsden is delighted and through her work she celebrated life and the vibrant colour of nature around her. 

Dubai Police tweets: "There are two main entrances to #Meydan 1st: vehicles coming from Al Khail Rd & SZR; 2nd: vehicles coming from Dubai Al Ain Rd."

Dubai Police has recommended using the entrance accessible coming from the Dubai-Al Ain Road as the main one is currently seeing heavy congestion.

The RTA has tweeted: "Taxi and limousine cars service will available up to the end of the race and Jennifer Lopez concert."

Yes, and they are off and racing. The hat parade, that is. The ladies have begun making a beeline at the registration counter to claim the fashion diva title.

The hotly anticipated Jaguar Style Stakes Best Dressed competition each year is is becoming as hotly contested as the races.

Prizes in different style segments include, the best dressed lady, men, best dressed couple and most fabulous fasinator or hat. 

For 'live' race by race coverage click here

For the best selection of the early hat-wear stylistas on show click here

RTA tweets

The crowds are begnning to roll in and the early fashion call is one of elegance and colour.

More importantly the RTA has good news if you are headed to the World Cup.

The RTA ‏tweeted: "There will 100 buses for free shuttle service from the public parking to @DWC_Meydan and from Meydan to Public Parking Area".

RTA adds: "To all the people who parked their cars in the Public Parking Area DO NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY!"

Fashion's total recall

At the end of March each year, Dubai World Cup at Meydan brings the most prestigious race day of the world.

It combines unparalleled racing action and a night of fashion extravaganza.

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Few events can compete with the scenery and excitement that the Dubai Racing Club offers at the Meydan Racecourse.

The racing apart, the Dubai World Cup is now a marquee event for fashionistas, with off-track prizes competed for with as much enthusiasm and style as the horses running for glory at Meydan.

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Jaguar is once again playing host to the highly anticipated fashion competition.

Along with Longines, Jaguar looks to find the Best Dressed and the Most Elegant Lady.

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Offering additional categories such as Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Hat, and the Most Creative Hat, this competition is sure to bring out the most stylish ladies and gents in the United Arab Emirates.

The judging panel brings expertise from Dubai’s Fashion and Media industry, Alanoud Badr (Fashion Designer, Consultant & Stylist),

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Jessica Kahawaty (Miss World Runner Up 2012), Joelle Mardinian (TV Presenter & Beauty Expert) and Nicola Gibson (Jaguar MENA Marketing Manager).

BIG PRIZE:

This year's Jaguar Style Stakes categories includes 'Best Dressed Lady' (winner and runner-up), 'Best Hat', 'Best Dressed Man', 'Best Dressed Couple' and 'Most Creative Hat'.

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The lucky 'Best Dressed Lady' will drive away a brand new 2014 Jaguar F-Type for a year. The winner of 'Most Elegant Lady', will walk away with Longines Conquest Classic watch.

The watch has a diameter of 29.5 mm, featuring 12  diamonds on a mother of pearl dial  and 30 diamonds embedded in the watch casing.

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The Jaguar Style Stakes Arena will be located in the Apron area of Meydan Grandstand. Make sure you are 21 years or above. Entrants can also register in person on the race day (March 29). The winner must be a UAE resident and hold a valid UAE driver's license to qualify for the Jaguar for a year prize.

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FIREWORKS:

The skies over Meydan will lit up in the liveliest display ever on the evening, and there is a sense of euphoria when the low-flying planes jet past Meydan. The spectacular fireworks have now become a signature of the Dubai World Cup. The synchronised pyrotechnics will leave you speechless. The giant video screens in the ground with special visuals will add to the whole drama. The full impact of the fireworks, dancers, film and airplane, might just be too much to grasp at the same time.

But that's not the end -

JLo MAGIC:

The Dubai World Cup on Saturday, will conclude with a bang - closing concert by Latino beauty Jennifer Lopez. "If You Had My Love" singer is no stranger to Dubai of course. She performed here in November 2012, raising temperatures at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Jennifer is one of the most multi-talented superstars out there – think singer, actress, mother of two and entrepreneur. She’s also been names Forbes’ most powerful celebrity and People Magazine’s first Most Beautiful Woman in the world.

After 9 fiercely contested races we're expecting a cracker of a show from JLo!

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