In collaboration with the Al Salam Cycling Championship, HIPA is thrilled to announce the launch of the His Highness The Ruler of Dubai Court Race Photo Contest, celebrating the synergy of athletic excellence and artistic expression.
We invite photographers from all backgrounds to capture the energy, resilience, and spirit of the UAE Elite Men’s Race. This event provides a unique canvas to showcase the power and determination of Emirati cyclists on the scenic yet challenging 193km starting at the His Highness The Ruler of Dubai Court Race in the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, passing several iconic Dubai landmarks, and culminating at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
Participants are invited to submit photos that encapsulate this extraordinary race's essence.
Submit your best work for a chance to win exciting awards, with prizes for the top three participants.
For full race route details, please visit this link to view the full map route.
Elite Men's Race
The race will pass through the following areas:
Dubai Customs (old bldg.), Ministry of Defence, Dubai Creek Area, Al Fahidi Historical District, Al Seef Area, Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), Dubai Courts, Dubai Public Prosecution, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Creek Park, Dubai Healthcare City, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (main bldg.), Dubai Police Officer's Club, Latifa Hospital, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai Frame, Zabeel Park, Future Street, One&Only Hotel Za'abeel, Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Tower, The Majlis of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Zabeel 1 and Zabeel Palace
Elite Men's Race
Rules
Please read these rules before submitting your photo(s) to the His Highness The Ruler of Dubai Court Race Photography Contest’ in collaboration with HIPA.
By participating, you understand, acknowledge and fully, irrevocably and unconditionally agree to abide and be bound by the following rules:
- The competition is open for online submissions only (the Submissions), through the website www.hipa.ae.
- Submissions will be accepted from 13:00 on 19th January 2024 until 23:59 on 29th January 2025 UAE local time, (i.e. GMT +4). No Submissions made after the closing time will be accepted.
- Participants must be individuals aged 18 years and over at the time of their Submission.
- You can submit up to 3 photographs for this competition.
- Each participant must share some photos on their Instagram account.
- All submitted photos must be taken during the period of the competition and from Al Salam Championship and not old photos.
- Submitted photos must have an original file in Raw or JPEG format, with high quality and resolution, of a minimum 5 MB in size. The minimum of the longest edge should be no less than 2000 pixels, and the quality no less than 300dpi to be suitable for publication.
- The submitted photo must not contain any tag(s), signature(s), initial(s), frame, border(s), logo(s) or any other references and/or marks added by the participant.
- Basic technical editing of the photo is acceptable, provided that any such editing does not affect the authenticity and/or genuineness of the photo.
- Al Salam Championship Service and HIPA reserves the right to assess and discard from the competition any submitted photo deemed contrary to the foregoing.
- Photos that portray or otherwise include inappropriate and/or offensive content, including nudity, violence, and/or any other content deemed to be contrary to the UAE religious, cultural, and/or public morals traditions and practices will be disqualified.
- The race will start at His Highness The Ruler of Dubai Court and pass through Dubai's top tourist landmarks on the way to Saih Al Salam.
- There will be no photographers’ briefing, permits or car stickers for this race.
- Photographers must choose one scenic spot along the race route, which will pass through the following areas:•Dubai Customs (old bldg.)•Ministry of Defence•Dubai Creek Area•Al Fahidi Historical District•Al Seef Area•Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI)•Dubai Courts•Dubai Public Prosecution•Rashid Hospital•Dubai Creek Park•Dubai Healthcare City•Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences•Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (main bldg.)•Dubai Police Officer's Club•Latifa Hospital•Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital•Dubai Frame•Zabeel Park•Future Street•One&Only Hotel Za'abeel•Dubai World Trade Centre•Emirates Towers•Museum of the Future•Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Tower•The Majlis of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum•Zabeel 1•Zabeel Palace
- Photographers can also follow the race map and route through the Al Salam Championship social media pages.
- Photographers must be positioned at the listed locations before the race begins at 1:00 PM, as Dubai Police will secure traffic and the race route. Only vehicles from the organising committee or authorized ones will be allowed to follow the race.
- Photography is permitted only within Dubai and the listed areas above.
- Photography is allowed only from the sides of the road. Entering the race route or approaching the cyclists for photos is strictly prohibited to ensure everyone’s safety.
- All participants must adhere to the instructions of Dubai Police and the Supreme Organizing Committee of the race.
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Apple Inc. The participants understand that they are providing information to HIPA and not to Apple Inc. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the contest should be directed to HIPA and not to Apple Inc.