The impressive and huge arena Al Shaqab in Doha hosts the Longines Global Champions Tour Final, and will do so for at least the following three years. WoSJ took a tour around this incredible place. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
The main ring is in the middle of the arena, and is under the open air. On both sides there are two big indoors; one was now used as a warm-up arena and the other for some smaller competitions.
One of the indoor arenas.
The place goes on for as far as you can see, with race tracks, outdoor arenas, as well as fields and stables for the Arabian horses.
Al Shaqab is famous for its breeding of Arabian horses.
Some of their famous horses were shown for the audience on Friday evening.
Don't disturb the horses.
Everything was very organized and clean.
Some of the paddocks.
Enjoying the shadow.
Beautiful fences.
One of the breeding mares.
One of the race tracks.
Some of the many volunteers.
Waiting for the show to begin.
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