Experience the glamour and fast-paced action of horsemanship and adrenaline-fuelled polo with lessons and games on the retreat’s four championship polo fields.
(TRAVPR.COM) UAE - November 26th, 2014 - UAE October 2014: After a long summer break the new polo season recommences at this Dubai luxury hotel, Desert Palm Retreat by Per AQUUM with two tournaments being played during the month of November. The ‘Game Of Kings’ begins on November 6th 2014, with the UAE Ladies Polo Tournament under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and will be hosted by Ralph Lauren Corporation. This auspicious tournament is the only all ladies championship played in the UAE and follows on from the inaugural, highly successful tournament, played in 2013. The competition highlights the growing participation of females playing professional sports in the United Arab Emirates, culminating on November 8th 2014 with the highest handicapped ladies match ever played, which will make for an incredible spectacle.
This tournament is followed by the ‘La Martina Argentina Polo Cup 2014 presented by Maserati’ being played on November 14th 2014. This will be the inaugural tournament at Desert Palm and we look forward to some highly competitive matches.
In 2015, Desert Palm will see the return of Desert Palm’s two very established tournaments: the Royal Salute Nations Cup from 25th to 29th January, and the widely acclaimed Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge from 18 to 21 February which will be celebrating the tournament’s 10th year.
It is a must on anyone’s itinerary to visit Desert Palm between tournaments and experience up close the thrill of this incredible game, as players and ponies compete on the championship polo fields. With such a unique offering and being just far enough from the city to escape Dubai, indulge Arabia Avant-Garde with Desert Palm’s Jewel Afternoon Tea as you watch Polo being played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from now until the end of April 2015.
Desert Palm is a stylish Arabian property, ideal for those visiting Dubai who wish to be close to the city but also relax in the tranquil grounds of a private polo estate. As well as 38 designer suites, LIME Spa, a stunning infinity pool and award winning restaurants, Desert Palm features extensive riding and stable facilities, for over 300 horses.
For more information contact the team on +971 4 323 8888 or email: destinations@desertpalm.ae.
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