The Polo Masters this season was a vibrant celebration of unity—reflecting the very spirit of the UAE, where people from all walks of life come together as one. It was a powerful reminder of the vision championed by the Government of Dubai: to create a community where everyone who calls this nation home feels connected and inspired.
The day began on a high note, with our Polo Academy students taking to the main ground for two 12-minute chukkers, proudly showcasing their skills in front of our Picnic and Neera Member guests. Even a light drizzle couldn’t dampen the atmosphere—guests embraced the moment, making the most of a truly memorable experience.
The excitement built up to the main match, where Habtoor Polo Team faced off against El Basha / Dubai Wolves. Under the gentle rain, both teams delivered a thrilling and high-energy performance, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats.
Explore the match progression and key highlights below to relive all the action.
Final: Victory goes to Habtoor Polo Team
Umpiring the game was Miguel Delia
Match Progression: Habtoor Polo Team vs El Basha- Dubai Wolves by Thera:
1 – 2.5 | 5 – 3.5 | 6 – 4.5 | 6 – 4.5 | 8 – 6.5
Habtoor Polo Team: Mohammed Al Habtoor, Khalaf Al Habtoor, Guillermo Cuitino, Tomas Iriarte
El Basha/ Dubai Wolves Polo Team: Hani Jabsheh, Habtoor Al Habtoor, Tariq Al Habtoor, Justo Cuitino
El Basha/ Dubai Wolves Polo Team came out strong, taking an early lead in the opening chukkers. Al Habtoor Polo Team responded with an impressive comeback, overtaking in the second chukker and extending their advantage in the final stages.
With strong teamwork and a powerful finish, Habtoor Polo secured the trophy with a hard-fought 8–6.5 victory.
The Saturday Final was an action-packed day filled with excitement for all. Families enjoyed a variety of children’s activities, the ever-popular Gold Coin Hunt, and a vibrant awards ceremony. Salvador, owned by Guillermo Cuitino, was named Best Playing Pony, while Mohammed Al Habtoor took home the Most Valuable Player award. The prizes were presented by Mr. Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of Al Habtoor Polo Resort.
