If I remember correctly, Alinghi fought to have the 33rd AC in Dubai.
As I remember for a DOG match (AC33) it had to be sailed above a certain latitude and the middle east didn't qualify.
Since they've managed to change just about every other rule R.E. the A/C over the past 30 years, I don't see this one holding up either. The Emiratii are not throwing Millions into this for fun, they want the Whole World to come to Dubai.
But bring your own beer, they won't sell you any except at the Airport Duty Free or for $10 a pop in a bar, and if you walk around drunk, they'll put you in jail, for months.
