Exclusive event held to showcase new facilities
Lifestyle focus on the Club's overall messaging and offering
Dubai, UAE; November 11, 2007: The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, a premier destination for polo, equestrian and lifestyle enthusiasts located within the Arabian Ranches community and part of Emaar Hospitality Group, has rolled out a spectrum of lifestyle amenities that will position it as the new lifestyle centre of Dubai.
Focused on the region's sports heritage with special emphasis on polo and equestrian events, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club offers an array of food and beverage facilities, and serves as a platform for corporate events and get-togethers. Assuring world-class service, the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club demonstrated its revamped identity as a full-scale lifestyle centre at an open-air event held over the weekend.
"In a bid to position Dubai's unique sporting heritage and create a new lifestyle centre for residents in New Dubai, Emaar Hospitality Group has remodeled the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club," said Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group. "Meeting the growing demand of elite lifestyle facilities within the emirate, the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club provides the complete solution to sporting, leisure, business and entertainment needs."
Karim Klaa, General Manager, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, added: "The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club has added an array of fun-filled activities including polo matches, horse shows and a delectable brunch at the newly launched Palermo grill house to highlight its new positioning as a true lifestyle destination."
The redefined luxuries offered at Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club sparked enthusiastic responses from the event's guests, as the Club, managed by Emaar Hospitality Group progress into the future as a premier provider of lifestyle elements.
The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club was established in April 2006, and is already regarded as one of the best regional venues for international polo games and equestrian events. The club extends over 68 acres of desert landscape and has 336 air-conditioned stables, 25 paddocks, two polo fields, one practice field and two riding/ show jumping arenas. It also features a well-stocked tack shop, offering diverse equine-based equipment.
Leisure riding activities include desert hacking which both members and non-members can enjoy, along with the Club's Angsana Spa, offering total body pampering for members, while fitness enthusiasts can head to the well-equipped gymnasium or relax at the generous outdoor swimming pool facilities - a complete lifestyle solution. Extensive corporate and social meeting and event facilities are also offered within the facilities of Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club.
For more information on the complete range of facilities at Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, please contact 04 361 8111.
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About Emaar Hospitality Group LLC:
Emaar Hospitality Group LLC, the wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai-based global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, manages the company's growing roster of hospitality & leisure projects. Emaar has diversified into hospitality & leisure in line with its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world through a two-pronged approach of geographic expansion and business segmentation.
With a total portfolio of hospitality assets of over US$545 million, as of March 2007, Emaar Hospitality owns and manages a diversified portfolio of hospitality assets such as hotels, serviced residences, golf resorts, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, recreation clubs, the Dubai Marina and associated yacht club.
Emaar Hospitality Group's vision is to be recognized as the premier global provider of personal, innovative and memorable lifestyle experiences. For more information on Emaar, please visit www.emaar.com
About Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club:
The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, established in April 2006, has become the heart of equestrian activity amongst residents in Dubai as well as regional and international visitors to the city. The Club contains two polo fields where local and international polo events take place.
Driven by its popularity in the UAE, Polo as a sport is the Club's main focus, with the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club containing one show jumping area, two riding arenas and one dressage arena. It also features a well-stocked tack shop - Al Fursan, offering a wide range of riding, polo, show jumping and horse equipment. Collectively, the facilities are regarded as one of the best in the region. Leisure riding activities include desert hacking which both members and non-members can enjoy.
From a leisure and entertainment perspective, the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club has a unique Spanish hacienda-styled clubhouse, where guests and members can relax at one of four stylish lounges or dine at Palermo, a divine steakhouse and grill restaurant. The grand patio at the Saha Courtyard is an ideal party venue and a meeting point for the city's movers and shakers. The Angsana Spa at the club offers total body pampering for members, while fitness enthusiasts can head to the well-equipped gymnasium.
For further information, please contact:
Kelly Home / Nivine William
ASDA'A Public Relations
Exclusive Affiliate of Edelman PR Worldwide in Middle East & North Africa
Tel: (+971 4) 334 4550;
Fax: (+971 4) 334 4556
E-mail: k.home@asdaa.com, n.william@asdaa.com
© Press Release 2007
