About Us

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club was founded 1994 and is a private venue, built by the vision of the late President, HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and run today under the patronage of his son H.H Sheikh Falah Bin zayed Al Nahyan as the only Royal polo facility in the UAE.

Set in 300 hectares of lush grassland, Ghantoot Horse Racing & Polo Club boasts world-class polo and equestrian facilities, showcasing eight polo fields, stables for over 300 top-class polo ponies and a 2,000-seater grandstand equipped with a VIP entrance, media facilities and business centre.

The Clubs colonial style Clubhouse includes dining facilities with outstanding views of the polo field as well as an opulent swimming pool and fully equipped gymnasium. The exclusivity of the Club, it’s location – ideally set between Abu Dhabi & Dubai and it’s accessibility just seconds from Sheikh Zayed & Sheikh Maktoum Highway – provides an unparalleled hospitality venue for entertaining clients, friends and family.

Over the years the Club has played host to the Royal Family, visiting Kings and famous personalities. The club, known as one of the most prestigious and exclusive polo clubs in the region hosting multiple equestrian events such as polo, horse racing, showjumping, dressage, etc… and is the only Polo Club in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

CHAIRMAN MESSAGE

We would like to welcome you to Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, it is a great pleasure to have the partners, sponsors and polo fans to join us each year in our grounds highlighting the love of horses that is a part of the UAE culture and heritage.

We have seen how series of events has grown over the past years with an impressive impact on the world of polo and has proved now to be one of the leading polo events run today. It is very much in line with our own vision to continue to develop national and international relations with the sport of kings and queens. We look forward to having you with us at Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club staging the most exclusive events in the region.

HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Our Vision & Mission

A typical, sophisticated, vibrant, modern social club, eminent in the world of polo and equestrian sports, capable of organizing sport events to serve community members, as well as sporting, recreational and social activities in the United Arab Emirates.

Managing sports and social activities in a professionally developed manner, focusing on polo and equestrian, while creating tangible added value for all members and national sports efforts, achieving the goals of the club’s projects and activities, and implementing Abu Dhabi’s strategic plan to make Abu Dhabi a global sporting capital.