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

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.

H H SHEIKH FALAH BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN

CHAIR MAN

HIS EXCELLENCY SAEED BIN HOUFAN ALMANSOORI

VICE CHAIRMAN
H.E. MATAR SUHAIL ALI ALYEBHONI

BOARD MEMBER

MR. FARIS SUHAIL ALI ALYEBHONI
BOARD MEMBER
MR. ABDULLA MOHAMED AHMED DESMAL
BOARD MEMBER
MR. NASSER ABDULLA SALEM SAEED AL SHAMSI
BOARD MEMBER
MR. ALI SALEM HAMAD MASOUD ALMARRI
BOARD MEMBER

About Us

Founded in 1994, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club is a private venue in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates built by the vision of the late president, H.H. 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 equestrian polo facility in the UAE. The polo club is set in 300 hectares of lush grassland and boasts world-class polo and equestrian facilities, showcasing 8 polo fields, horse stables, a colonial-style clubhouse, and a 2,000-seater grandstand equipped with great features.

Polo School

The club’s dedication to bringing more than just hosting polo events extends to teaching how to play polo from a beginner to a professional level. Classes are available for both children and adults with several options to choose from at an affordable cost. Joining the polo academy will provide great benefits for students such as but not limited to the following: access to the training grounds and other common areas; have the option to use polo safety gear and other equipment courtesy of the club, and have the best training from professional coaches.

Equestrian Supplies

The polo club will soon be fully-equipped with the necessities and requirements of maintaining equestrian facilities. Supplies such as horse feed, supplements, grooming essentials, polo and horse riding equipment, etc., will be made available for purchase. The high-quality products will be sourced from a legitimate and highly-reliable equestrian supplier in the United Arab Emirates. For more information, stay tuned with Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club’s future news and announcements.

Horse Riding School

Horseback riding lessons are also offered by the club suited for both children and adults. Professional trainers will help students develop the proper skillset using approaches based on their current riding skill level. Enrollees will have several options to choose from including private or semi-private lessons, group lessons, and an option to use their own horse. In addition, every student should undergo a riding assessment first to check if there will be no issues on both the welfare of the rider and the horse during classes.

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.

CHAIRMAN MESSAGE

HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan