Offspring of VDL stallions were successful at the International Horse Show of Dubai:

In the Arab league of the World Cup was a victory for the Glennridge-mare Nirvana in the World Cup Qualifier. Nirvana is ridden by Mohd Osama El Borai from Egypt. There was a 3rd place for the Goodtimes-mare Lenie, ridden by Karim El Zoghbi from Egypt. Nirvana was also winning another 1.40 m class and the 2nd place in this class was for the Goodtimes-son Magnum, ridden by Adnan Al-Baitony. There was an 8 place for the Jus de Pomme-stallion Pommerance, ridden by Wassim Anzarouti. The horses Nirvana, Magnum and Pommerance have all 3 been sold by the VDL Stud to their current owners.

Gerco Schroder and Eurocommerse Milano became 6th in the Grand Prix of Dubai and were also one time 3rd in a 1.60 m class. The Glennridge-mare Glenn was with her rider Alois Pollmann-Schwekhorst winner of the Six Bars.