About EIEV

Heritage. Excellence. Endurance.

The Emirates International Endurance Village is Abu Dhabi’s home for endurance riding - a venue dedicated to sporting excellence, horse welfare and community.

Leadership and vision
Leadership & Vision

Leadership & Vision

Under the patronage and visionary leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, EIEV stands as a beacon for endurance sport worldwide. Guided by his commitment to advancing the discipline and reviving the heritage of the Arabian horse, the village unites organizers, veterinarians, riders, and partners under one standard of excellence. His Highness's dedication ensures that EIEV remains at the forefront of innovation, horse welfare, and international sporting prestige.

Mr. Musallam Salem Hassan Al Ameri

Mr. Musallam Salem Hassan Al Ameri

Director General

Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba stands as a national sporting landmark that reflects the prestigious position of the United Arab Emirates in equestrian sport and endurance racing. It also embodies a rich heritage deeply connected to the legacy of our forefathers, and to authentic values based on discipline, courage, and the spirit of fair competition.

Al Wathba endurance heritage
Heritage

Endurance heritage with a welfare-first spirit

The story of endurance in Al Wathba reflects a deep cultural heritage, rooted in the traditions of the Arabian horse and guided by a welfare-first approach.

This heritage continues through disciplined race operations, professional veterinary care, respectful horsemanship and a commitment to future generations of endurance riders.

Vision

EIEV Vision

To be the first and best destination in the world in professionally organising the most exciting and inspiring endurance races by applying the highest international standards.

Mission

EIEV Mission

To become pioneers in organising endurance races with professional thinking and to build generations that know excellence in line with national identity.

Values

EIEV Values

Leadership, dedication, professionalism, passion, excellence, integrity and teamwork. United by values, driven by excellence, inspired by endurance.

EIEV identity

Dynamic, professional and forward-thinking

EIEV’s identity is inspired by teamwork, belonging, transparency, contemporary communication and national identity.

Heritage
The story of endurance in Al Wathba reflects a deep cultural heritage rooted in Arabian horse traditions.
Welfare
A welfare-first approach informs care, readiness, veterinary oversight, safe transportation and stable excellence.
Systems
Timing, tracking, photo-finish and data services support transparency, fairness and operational readiness.
Community
EIEV programmes, events and facilities encourage participation and strengthen equestrian knowledge.
Partners

Our valued partners and sponsors

EIEV is strengthened by trusted partners who support premium race-day experiences, hospitality, media, technology and community engagement.

EIEV logo inspiration page
Logo Inspiration

Arabian horse, historic forts and the racecourse

The brand draws inspiration from the Arabian horse, UAE historical forts and the endurance racecourse - visual elements that connect sport, heritage and place.

This website uses the brand’s primary brown as the main colour, supported by black, sand and simple pattern-inspired layouts.