Al Habtoor Polo Club’s new season to begin on Oct.12

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Al Habtoor Polo Club and Resort is set to kick off its 2024/2025 sporting season on Oct.12. This season’s calendar is packed with 17 diverse events, catering to players of all ages and skill levels.

The polo, show jumping and dressage competitions begin in the second week of October with an exhibition match but formally kick off the season with the prestigious Ladies Charity Cup on Oct.26, an event that not only guarantees fantastic competition but also supports a worthy cause.

The annual Halloween Cup starts the next day and runs until November 2, while the Patrons Cup will take place on Nov.9. From Nov.10-16, the AHPC League begins, followed a week later by the UAE National Day Cup from November 23 to 30.

The Sir Winston Churchill Cup will be held from Dec.10-14, and the APHC Festive League Festival kicks off on Dec.16 for five days.

In 2025, the APHC League resumes from January 4 to 11. Polo fans can look forward to the Dubai Silver Cup starting Jan.6, 2025, and lasting until Feb.1, 2025.

Next event in the line is the most prestigious and powerful tournament, featuring the best amateur and professional polo players, is the Dubai Gold Cup, which has a handicap level of over 20 goals.

It will be held from Feb.5-22. A week later, on March 1, the Dubai Challenge Cup will begin, lasting one week. The APHC League resumes again on Feb.22 for a week, followed by the Polo Masters Cup from April 1 to 5, and the Dubai Cup from April 14 to 19.

The season will conclude with the APHC League from April 22 to 26.

Mohamed Al Habtoor, President of the UAE Polo Federation and Founder of Al Habtoor Polo Club and Resort, emphasized the club’s commitment to inclusivity.

“By varying the handicap levels of our tournaments, we’re ensuring that players of all ages and abilities can participate,” he said.

"Our focus is also on nurturing young talent from our academy, who will form the backbone of the sport for years to come."

Al Habtoor noted that the emergence of several distinguished Emirati players motivates the continued support of the sport, aiming to elevate it to new heights and achieve the desired goals.