Polo In Dubai

AWARD WINNING PINK POLO BACK FOR THIRD YEAR

2012-10-03T12:40:00.000-07:00

Unique Sports initiative Returns To Ghantoot, November 10

“Your Support Matters”

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club will host the third renewal of the Pink Polo breast cancer awareness day on Saturday November 10, 2012, event organisers have confirmed.

Presented by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Pink Polo is the conclusion of Health Authority Abu Dhabi’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and uses competitive sport to promote a life-saving message.

Thousands of spectators attended the family day over the last two years, and the third instalment of Pink Polo will prove bigger and better than ever.

Carrie McNeill, founder of the event said: “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease in the UAE and Pink Polo highlights the importance of regular self-examination and early diagnosis” She added “Sport is proven to be a powerful vehicle for social change and community action. Through Pink Polo, companies and brands can combine a sponsorship investment but also benefit from supporting a cause that really makes a difference”.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has been confirmed as presenting sponsor for the third consecutive year, while St Regis Hotels & Resorts has become team sponsor. This marks the five star luxury hotel brand’s growth in the region with the opening of two resorts in Abu Dhabi and one in Doha.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Martin Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at ADCB, said: “Pink Polo helps break down social taboos surrounding the discussion of what could be a sensitive issue through fun and accessible means. Breast cancer is not just a women’s issue, this disease affects whole communities regardless of gender, culture or background and it has been great to see so many people and companies help promote the message”. He continued “ADCB are very happy to be the presenting sponsor of Pink Polo for the third year and pledge our support to this worthy cause”.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the official team sponsor at the charitable polo match. St. Regis brand has been associated with the world of polo since the beginning of the twentieth century when polo matches were the highlight of the New York social calendar and where St. Regis’ founding family, the Astors, were a prominent fixture. With three hotels debuting in the Middle East – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and The St Regis Doha – St. Regis is thrilled to see this social tradition manifest around the world among a new generation of affluent travelers.

Pink Polo is fun family day centred around an exhibition polo match, showcasing high-goal Argentine professionals alongside accomplished Emirati players.

Pink Polo also hosts the Pink Majlis, a focal point for breast cancer information where guest can meet medical experts and sign up for free screening. There are also prizes for Best Dressed, photo opportunities with players, free family activities, picnic areas and much more.

Pink Polo’s official partners are ADAC, Etihad Airways, Omnia and Roche, and supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club and Health Authority Abu Dhabi.

The event takes place on Saturday November 10 at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, ideally located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai by Exit 399.

The event is free to the public. To find out more visit www.pinkpolo.ae and follow on Facebook/PinkPoloWorld and Twitter/PinkPoloWorld

ENDS

About the Presenting Sponsor Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

ADCB was formed in 1985 and as at 30 June 2011 employed over 3,813 people from 49 nationalities, serving over 480,000 retail customers and over 33,000 wholesale clients in 45 branches, 4 pay offices and 1 kiosk in the UAE and two branches in India. It is the third largest bank in the UAE and second largest in Abu Dhabi by assets, at AED 179 bn as at 30 June 2011.

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank which offers a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate finance, foreign exchange, interest rate, currency, derivative and Islamic products, project finance and property management services.

ADCB is owned 58.08% by the Abu Dhabi Government through the Abu Dhabi Investment Council. Its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. As at 30 June 2011, ADCB’s market capitalisation was AED 17 bn.

For more information contact: Corporate Communications Department, Tel: +971 (0) 2 696 2380,Fax:+971 (0) 2 610 9852

About Team Sponsor St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, the St. Regis brand of hotels and residences is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for the brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis hotels and resorts in Latin America including Buenos Aires and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, New Delhi and Zhuhai. And in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention to detail through signature St. Regis Butler Service, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://www.stregis.com and for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit http://www.stregis.com/residences.

For more information on the St. Regis brand’s exclusive polo offerings and events, please visit www.stregis.com/polo.

About Pink Polo

Pink Polo is a fun day out created to support breast cancer awareness in the UAE. Built around a polo exhibition game, the day also hosts activities for the entire family including camel and pony rides, falcon shows, golf lessons, camel polo, photo sessions with polo players and reserved picnic areas.

The key feature: the “Pink Majilis”, is a centre point where guests have the opportunity to talk to medical experts, learn self-examination techniques and undergo free screenings at the mobile mammography unit.

To find out more about the event, visit www.pinkpolo.ae and follow us on Facebook/PinkPoloWorld and Twitter/PinkPoloWorld

Fancy an Introduction to Polo - Why not Go to the introduction day at Arabian Ranches

2012-10-02T13:43:00.000-07:00

Come and the our hour and half “Introduction to Polo"

Friday 5th October 4.30pm at the Dubai Polo Academy

A fantastic opportunity for even the complete novice to horses to get a taste of the "Sport of Kings"!

For bookings please email info@dubaipoloacademy.com

AWARD WINING PINK POLO BACK FOR THIRD YEAR

2012-10-02T13:42:00.002-07:00

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club will host the third renewal of the Pink Polo breast cancer
awareness day on Saturday November 10, 2012, event organisers have confirmed.

Presented by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Pink Polo is the conclusion of Health
Authority Abu Dhabi’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and uses competitive
sport to promote a life-saving message.

Thousands of spectators attended the family day over the last two years, and the third
instalment of Pink Polo will prove bigger and better than ever.

Carrie McNeill, founder of the event said: “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
form of the disease in the UAE and Pink Polo highlights the importance of regular self-
examination and early diagnosis” She added “Sport is proven to be a powerful vehicle for
social change and community action. Through Pink Polo, companies and brands can combine
a sponsorship investment but also benefit from supporting a cause that really makes a
difference”.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has been confirmed as presenting sponsor for the third
consecutive year, while St Regis Hotels & Resorts has become team sponsor. This marks the
five star luxury hotel brand’s growth in the region with the opening of two resorts in Abu Dhabi
and one in Doha.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Martin Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at ADCB,
said: “Pink Polo helps break down social taboos surrounding the discussion of what could
be a sensitive issue through fun and accessible means. Breast cancer is not just a women’s
issue, this disease affects whole communities regardless of gender, culture or background

and it has been great to see so many people and companies help promote the message”. He
continued “ADCB are very happy to be the presenting sponsor of Pink Polo for the third year
and pledge our support to this worthy cause”.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the official team sponsor at the charitable polo match. St. Regis
brand has been associated with the world of polo since the beginning of the twentieth century
when polo matches were the highlight of the New York social calendar and where St. Regis’
founding family, the Astors, were a prominent fixture. With three hotels debuting in the Middle
East – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and The St Regis
Doha – St. Regis is thrilled to see this social tradition manifest around the world among a new
generation of affluent travelers.

Pink Polo is fun family day centred around an exhibition polo match, showcasing high-goal
Argentine professionals alongside accomplished Emirati players.

Pink Polo also hosts the Pink Majlis, a focal point for breast cancer information where guest
can meet medical experts and sign up for free screening. There are also prizes for Best
Dressed, photo opportunities with players, free family activities, picnic areas and much more.

Pink Polo’s official partners are ADAC, Etihad Airways, Omnia and Roche, and supported by
Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club and Health Authority Abu Dhabi.

The event takes place on Saturday November 10 at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, ideally
located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai by Exit 399.

The event is free to the public. To find out more visit www.pinkpolo.ae and follow on Facebook/
PinkPoloWorld and Twitter/PinkPoloWorld

Pink Polo's Founder and Event Organiser Carrie McNeill speaks to the Blog about her event

2012-10-01T12:57:00.001-07:00

Click to Listen to the interview.

Come along and enjoy the day - Saturday 10th November 2012

Gold & Silver Cup welcome Ghantoot for 2013 edition!

2012-09-30T00:09:00.001-07:00

Another high class team has confirmed their entry for the Dubai Gold & Silver Cups as the famous Ghantoot team join the chase to win these prestigious titles. As the field increases for these competitions so the excitement builds.

ABU DHABI'S EMIRATES PALACE WILL HOST COUTTS POLO

2012-09-26T22:22:00.001-07:00

It is exciting times for UAE Polo players and fans as the city of Abu Dhabi has confirmed it will host Coutts Polo at the Palace for the first time at the Emirates Palace on November 23 and 24.

The two-day event will take place on a custom-built polo field on the hotel's West Lawn and will be contested by teams from Buenos Aires, London and Milan as well as the UAE capital.

In a twist special ‘Palace Rules’ have been devised for the event to ensure fast and exciting matches on pitches a third smaller than regular polo fields. Games will be played between teams of three, with two points awarded for goals scored from outside a ‘D’ area marked on the playing surface. It all feels newfangled but will hopefully become the T20 version of Polo and will attract many new fans to the sport.

Matches will begin with what organisers have dubbed a ‘Palace dash’ with riders of the fastest horse from each side racing from opposite ends of the field towards a ball in its centre. It sounds that this start will be a really exciting moment and will potentially provide dangerous near misses.

Two matches will be played on each day with Team Abu Dhabi drawn to face Team London and Team Buenos Aires kicking off their campaign against Team Milan. The winners of those two matches will play each other in the final on the following day. It is great to have the draw out early.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted this morning’s draw at the Emirates Palace alongside former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf.

“Hopefully this is the beginning of creating a centre for polo in Abu Dhabi,” Sheikh Nahyan said before adding that “through sport we can create a better world for everybody.”

Capacity for the event has been restricted to 1,000 to guarantee the best vantage point for spectators.

Hospitality packages starting from Dh1,750 per day are available for the event while General Admission tickets, priced Dh250 per day, go on sale from Emirates Palace on November 10.

Pink Polo Returns to Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club on 10th November at 2pm

2012-09-25T11:55:00.001-07:00

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE MORE LIVES

Pink Polo is returning again this season and this is an event dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer in the UAE. Join the team for a fun day out with family and friends at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club. Gates open at 2pm. Polo Exhibition Game at 5pm. This event is open to the public with free admission. For more info please visit http://www.pinkpolo.ae/index.htm

FREE & FUN
FAMILY FRIENDLY (YOUR PETS TOO!)
FOOD & BEVERAGES AVAILABLE

Teams are starting to confirm their participation in the Dubai Polo World Cup 2013 as the excitement builds

2012-09-25T05:28:00.004-07:00

Teams are already jostling for position and entering the Dubai Polo Gold Cup 2013 - here are the entries we have already heard confirmed!

The Defending Champions - big defence

Habtoor Polo Team - former winners of Dubai Polo Gold Cup 2012, has confirmed its participation in both the 'Silver Cup' and the 'Gold Cup' 2013. The Defending Champions will be putting up a very tough defence of the title they won for the first time in March.

Amr Zedan is patron of his Saudi Team

The first team to confirm their participation in the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series for 2013 was Zedan Polo Team , from Saudi Arabia - who have entered in both the ‘Silver Cup’ and the ‘Gold Cup’ for the fourth time in a row! It will be great to see them back again and success will not be far away for this crack outfit.

Saeed Bin Drai returns from injury

Also the Bin Drai Polo Team have entered in both ' Silver Cup " and the ' Gold Cup '2013. This team really grew in to themselves last season and were unlucky runners up in the final of the Gold Cup. They did have loads of success and won the Cartier international amongst other successes. They will be keen to welcome back their
patron and Captain Saeed Bin Drai who had been injured for the 2011/12 Season.

Mahra - Bidding for glory again

Mahra Polo Team, who will participate in both the 'Silver Cup' and the 'Gold Cup' 2013. They played in both tournaments in 2012 and Rashid Al Habtoor will be bidding for revenge over his brother Mohammed's Al Habtoor Polo side who beat this outfit last March.

Always smiling Fares the Abu Dhabi patron

Lets not forget about Abu Dhabi Polo Team who have confirmed their participation in the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series for 2013… – former winners of the Dubai Polo
Gold Cup 2011 & winners of Silver Cup 2012. This team will be once again one of the main teams to beat in 2013 and with their ever popular patron Fares they will remain a well supported outfit.

With more teams to confirm who will be the 2013 Dubai Polo Gold Cup Champions?

The Dubai Gold Cup and Silver Cup daters are announced!

2012-09-24T13:50:00.000-07:00

*** Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2013 *** Silver Cup ~ 2nd – 15th February 2013
Gold Cup ~ 25th February -15th March 2013

See you there!

This amazing supplement is now available across the Middle East!

2012-09-08T05:27:00.002-07:00

Welcome

2012-02-19T06:12:00.000-08:00

This is the blog to follow all polo in Dubai and the UAE. We will endeavour to cover all the games, news and get some coverage of the great game. Dubai is fast becoming one of the top places in the world to watch and play polo and with the glamour as well and we hope you are going to enjoy our blog.