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FEI Endurance World Championship · 14–20 December 2026. Event information for Butheeb International Endurance Village, Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi.

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The championship, in one place.

Butheeb 2026 brings the senior FEI Endurance World Championship to Abu Dhabi. Organised by the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation with the Butheeb 2026 Organising Committee, the event centres on horse welfare, judgement and partnership.

Use this guide for the championship programme, venue orientation and arrival information. Detailed timings and access arrangements remain subject to confirmation.

Event dates
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Championship ride
Venue
Butheeb International Endurance Village
Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Local time
UAE time (UTC+4)

Your championship week.

14–20 December 2026
Butheeb · Abu Dhabi

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UAE time · UTC+4

Showing Sat 19 December: Championship ride. 6 activities. Provisional programme.

Championship ride

6 activities · Provisional

Butheeb International Endurance VillageExplore the week’s timeline
  1. 03:45

    Deadline for emergency substitutions

  2. Before the start

    Tack check at the departure gate

  3. 05:00–13:00

    Ride desk open

  4. 05:45

    Start of the World Endurance Championship

  5. Time to be confirmed

    Best Condition competition; all competing horses remain overnight in official stables

  6. After signed results

    Protest deadline: 30 minutes after results are signed

Provisional programme. Adapted from the February 2023 booklet; all 2026 dates, times and arrangements await confirmation.

Find your way to Butheeb.

Butheeb International Endurance Village is in Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi. Use the location map to plan the journey from your accommodation or airport, then follow the organiser’s confirmed arrival instructions.

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The map locates the venue, not an approved 2026 entrance or drop-off point.

How to reach the venue

  1. Arrange your transport. Confirm your venue transfer or private transport from the airport or hotel before setting out. General city transport does not confirm a connection to Butheeb.
  2. Check your arrival instructions. Use the entrance, access time and accreditation guidance issued by your federation or the organiser.
  3. Keep your itinerary available. Team participants should check their confirmed travel arrangements in the protected portal.
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Inside the Village.

Choose a facility, then switch between the illustrated model and original aerial map to recognise the surrounding landmarks.

Historical venue reference. From page 22 of the February 2023 competition booklet. The original Butheeb 2022 branding is retained. Facilities, parking and access arrangements for 2026 are not yet confirmed.

Same location. Two perspectives.
HelipadVVIP Majlis 1, 2 & 3VIP Majlis 1–10Media roomAward ceremony stageRecovery areaRegistration officeWeighing areaTime keeping / GPS officeVetting areaVet gateHold areaHyposensitivity areaAccounting officeRider loungeAccreditation tent areaVest collection areaVeterinary clinicHorse feed supplier areaMosqueSecurity officeTransport officeOfficials lounge / mediaWCAmbulance & horse rescueHuman clinicButheeb hotelGrooms accommodationStorageQuarantine stable 1Quarantine stable 2Quarantine stable 3Quarantine stable 4Quarantine stable 5Quarantine stable 6Quarantine stable 7Quarantine stable 8Quarantine stable 9Quarantine stable 10Quarantine stable 11Public parkingVIP / VVIP parkingOfficials parkingOrganisers parkingEntrance gate

Select the map or a facility in the list. Switching views keeps your selection and scale. Approximate positions, not live GPS.

Venue site map · February 2023 reference
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Facility key · 29 locations
  1. Helipad
  2. VVIP Majlis 1, 2 & 3
  3. VIP Majlis 1–10
  4. Media room
  5. Award ceremony stage
  6. Recovery area
  7. Registration office
  8. Weighing area
  9. Time keeping / GPS office
  10. Vetting area
  11. Vet gate
  12. Hold area
  13. Hyposensitivity area
  14. Accounting office
  15. Rider lounge
  16. Accreditation tent area
  17. Vest collection area
  18. Veterinary clinic
  19. Horse feed supplier area
  20. Mosque
  21. Security office
  22. Transport office
  23. Officials lounge / media
  24. WC
  25. Ambulance & horse rescue
  26. Human clinic
  27. Butheeb hotel
  28. Grooms tents
  29. Storage

The numbers above follow the printed legend. The map labels 28 and 29 are reversed against that legend: the drawing marks storage as 28 and grooms accommodation as 29. Quarantine stables 1–11 and parking areas are labelled directly on the map.

Venue site map

Choose Enlarge or Full detail to read smaller labels. Historical reference; not confirmed 2026 access.

Original venue site map with all 29 facility labels, parking areas and quarantine stables.

Before you arrive.

Check the latest championship instructions before travelling. The reference site map helps you recognise the venue; it does not establish 2026 access rights or facility locations.

Parking & drop-off
Public parking, drop-off points and spectator arrival details are awaiting confirmation.
Entry & opening hours
Public admission arrangements and gate opening times are awaiting confirmation. Programme activity times are not venue opening hours.
Accreditation & team access
Follow the instructions issued through your federation or the relevant WC26 channel. Your confirmed itinerary remains authoritative.
What to bring
Keep your booking and accreditation instructions available. Bring sun protection, comfortable closed shoes and a light layer for early starts.