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Vitec delivers IPTV and digital signage solution for Meydan Racecourse

Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, home to the Dubai World Cup and a centerpiece of the region’s sporting and hospitality scene, provides a 80,000-seat grandstand, luxury suites, restaurants, and a five-star hotel.

Meydan required a media delivery system to enhance the guest experience, deliver low latency video streams, and maximize sponsor engagement. Vitec’s IPTV and digital signage platform was chosen to deliver broadcast-quality video and dynamic content across this venue.

The project presented several challenges. Meydan’s infrastructure spans multiple zones, each with unique requirements, from VIP suites needing 4K video and personalized content, to public concourses and hospitality areas requiring robust live feeds and dynamic signage.

The existing media systems were outdated and lacked the flexibility, reliability, and performance needed for modern, high-profile events. Managing content across hundreds of screens was time-consuming and inefficient, and the venue needed a platform to deliver targeted messaging for sponsors. In live horse racing, even a one-second delay can disrupt the immersive experience for guests and bettors, making ultra-low latency a critical requirement.

Vitec deployed its IPTV and digital signage platform, tailored to Meydan’s requirements. The solution featured MGW Diamond encoders, which deliver sub-second latency using HEVC (H.265) and H.264 compression, ensuring real-time, broadcast-quality video throughout the venue. SDI feeds are encoded from professional broadcast cameras used around the track. Over 600 Vitec 4K Digital Signage Players were installed, providing endpoints for seamless 4K playback and dynamic signage overlays.

The Vitec platform enabled zone-based content distribution, real-time monitoring, and role-based access control, all managed from a single web-based dashboard. The integrated CMS allows for scheduled promotional content, sponsor ads, event schedules, safety messages, and emergency overrides.

Multicast streaming and VLAN segmentation ensured efficient bandwidth usage and content delivery without impacting other venue operations. Vitec also conducted a site assessment to integrate with Meydan’s existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and ensuring compatibility.

Guests now enjoy immersive, real-time race coverage and digital signage throughout the venue. VIP suites, restaurants, and public areas benefit from synchronized content. Sponsors report improved visibility and audience interaction, with the ability to deliver animated, interactive, and time-sensitive content at key moments. This centralized management has streamlined workflows, while real-time diagnostics allow technical staff to quickly resolve issues.

(Photos: Joel Ryan Talisic/Vitec)

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