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Polo in United Arab Emirates
The sport of polo is played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Overview Polo is popular amongst royal and other UAE families. President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan had the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club built in 1994; it was later under the patronage of his son Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nayan. in May 2013 Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum took part in the Cartier Queen's Cup in Guards Polo Club . There are polo tournaments between the four clubs of the United Arab Emirates, and UAE teams participated in polo tournaments in the UK , Spain , and Argentina . Polo clubs in the UAE follow the rules established by the UK Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA). UAE polo season Polo is played in the United Arab Emirates from October to April every year; temperatures are too high to play during the summer months. UAE polo clubs British Polo Day at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club The UAE has four active polo clubs between the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi . Based in Dubai since 1994, Desert Palm, owned and ran by Ali Albawardy, is twenty minutes away from downtown Dubai. It includes three polo fields and one stick & ball field.
Polo in United Arab Emirates
Dubai has one of the most prominent polo scenes in the Middle East, anchored by the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club and the Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. The Gulf season runs from November through April, timed to avoid the extreme summer heat. Marquee tournaments include the Silver Cup and the Dubai Gold Cup, which attract strong patron-backed teams and professional players from Argentina and Europe. Strong patron investment has driven rapid development of facilities and playing standards, and the UAE has become a genuine winter destination for the international polo community.
- Season
- November – April
- Average cost
- AED 500–AED 1,500 per chukka approximately; lesson costs vary by venue
- Governing body
- UAE Polo Association
Season
October to April when temperatures are favorable
Lesson Cost
$200–$500
Association
Emirates Polo Association (EPA)
Clubs Listed
5 clubs
Top Polo Cities in United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a significant polo destination with state-of-the-art facilities and international tournaments. The city offers a luxurious polo experience with world-class amenities.
Al Awir
Al Meydan
AlUla
Ancient Saudi Arabian oasis hosting desert polo exhibitions
Dubai
Premier international polo destination with world-class facilities.
Dubailand
Ghantoot
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Polo Clubs in United Arab Emirates
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