Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw #eliteequestrian

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw

18th January 2016, DUBAI, UAE: The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open), an 18 Goal Handicap competition, enters its seventh year under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The tournament is now the highest handicap in the UAE. At the press conference on Monday, January 18, 2016 at The St. Regis Dubai at Al Habtoor City, the organising committee conducted a live draw for the McLaren Cup 2016.

The Dubai Open has been split into two tournaments. Starting with the McLaren Cup 2016, which runs from Friday January 22, 2016 to Friday February 5, 2016. The second tournament, the Julius Baer Gold Cup, commences on Friday, February 19, 2016 to Friday March 11, 2016. Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw #eliteequestrian

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series is the fourth-largest tournament of its kind after Argentina, the US and the UK. First founded by Mohammed Al Habtoor in 2009, the tournament is the premier regional polo competition of the year, and attracts VIPs, society figures, and senior corporate executives from across the GCC.   It has grown in tandem with the city of Dubai and since 2012, it is the only tournament in the UAE to be recognized and certified by the World Polo Tour (WPT).   It is played under the banner of the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), with the Gold Cup being played according to HPA rules and the provision of umpires is managed under strict international supervision by the HPA.

Mohammed Al Habtoor, Founder of the tournament and patron of the Habtoor Polo team said, “This year there are nine teams playing in the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series, further evidence that the competition is picking up momentum. The Dubai Open has helped put the UAE on the world polo circuit. Each year the competition gets better and better, and we attract some of the best polo players in the world.”

The participating teams will host some of the top-ranking World Polo Tour players, including Pablo Mac Donough, the 10-goal superstar and two-time ‘Triple Crown Champion with La Dolfina’; Lucas Montverde (9-goal handicap); Guillermo Terrera (8-goal handicap), Alfredo Cappella Barabucci (8-goal handicap) and Alejandro Novillo Astrada (8-goal handicap) and many others.

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup will be held at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club in Arabian Ranches.

Six polo teams will be participating in the McLaren Cup 2016 18-goal handicap:

Mahra Polo – Patron: Rashid Al Habtoor

Bin Drai Polo Team – Patron: Saeed Bin Drai

Habtoor Polo Team – Patron: Mohammed Al Habtoor

UAE Polo Team – Patron: Her Highness Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Zedan Polo Team – Patron: Amr Zedan

Habtoor Wolves Polo Team – Patron: Ahmed Mohammed Al Habtoor / Khalaf Rashid Al Habtoor

About Dubai Polo Gold Cup Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw #eliteequestrian

The DPGC Series has wrapped up its latest season with resounding success. Each year the tournament reaches new heights. In 2012 the Dubai Gold Cup Series was recognized by the World Polo Tour (WPT) and in January 2014 the WPT committee announce that the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series’ has enabled it’s important tournament (Gold Cup) for being the highest tournament in points within the Challenge Cup category by raising to 50 points for the winners. The certificate of entry was presented by the international polo. In 2015 marked the first time ever that the World Polo Tour (WPT) upgraded the Tournament from ‘Challenge Cup’ to the highly coveted ‘WPT Cup’, meaning winners received 60 points. The 18 goal handicap competition is now the highest handicapped event in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, ranking it among the best polo tournaments worldwide.

SILVER CUP TITLE SPONSOR: 

McLaren:

In support of the sporting spirit of the nation, Al Habtoor Motors – the official retailer of McLaren in the UAE – is proud to announce the Title Sponsorship for the Silver Cup of the prestigious Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2016.

Although McLaren’s origins are rooted in racing, McLaren today is much more than just a race team. After half a century of innovating to win, McLaren has evolved into a groundbreaking technology group, where related expertise cross-pollinates with truly emotional results. Two areas in which our expertise has truly defined us are carbon fibre and advanced simulation.

Adopting a ‘no-compromise’ philosophy at its core in vehicle design, McLaren produces super cars that deliver the broadest range of capabilities possible. This means that McLaren super cars – such as the 650S – offer the most thrilling driving experience in its class yet is the most comfortable and refined car in its sector.

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER: Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw #eliteequestrian

St. Regis Dubai:

Extending the St. Regis legacy to Dubai, The St. Regis Dubai is set to usher in a new era of lavish entertainment, sumptuous suppers and memorable meetings as it draws inspiration from New York’s gilded age. Influenced by the beaux-arts architecture of the original St. Regis New York, the hotel’s interiors take you back to the 18th century of classical design accentuated. Accommodation includes 234 rooms – 182 rooms and 52 Suites – complemented by eight distinctive culinary venues and the Iridium Spa. Other recreational facilities include a fitness centre and two rooftop outdoor swimming pools. For more information on The St. Regis Dubai, please visit www.stregisdubai.com or follow on @StRegisDubai.

CO-SPONSORS: 

Hildon Water:

Hildon is an English Natural Mineral Water which lies deep within the chalk hills of Hampshire, as a result it is of the highest quality. Bottled at its source on the Hildon Estate in Hampshire and Imported from the UK, it is distributed exclusively by Top Shelf Beverages in the region, Hildon Natural Mineral Water is a proud sponsor and supporter of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2016.  For more information and to stock Hildon, please contact simon@accentureinvestment.com or call +971 4 4531782.

Diamond Lease:

Diamondlease L.L.C, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Habtoor Group, was established in 1996 to offer automotive rental & leasing solutions, as an alternative to owning and maintaining vehicles, to Corporate & Individual customers in the UAE. Currently Diamondlease serves more than 700 companies and multinational conglomerates operating in UAE, handling and managing their transportation requirements.

Diamondlease is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with a fleet of over 8400 vehicles. It was the first local Car Rental Company in UAE to receive an ISO certification and has proudly held the accreditation since 1999. In recognition of its sound business ethics and outstanding customer service, Diamondlease was one of the first car rental companies to have been nominated as a member of the prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) in 2003.

Diamondlease has been awarded the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards being adjudged the “Best Car Rental Company” – Local Brand for 7 years in a row.

Andreea’s:

Andreea’s is an elegant newly opened fusion cuisine restaurant, located at the beach front of Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, in the Dubai Marina. The restaurant has already been catching the spotlight of Dubai with its alluring modern ambiance, tantalizing sights, scrumptious aromas, and heavenly flavours. Offering a unique dining experience, Andreea’s proud to be joining the family of sponsors and to support the Dubai Polo Cup Series of 2015. For more information and reservations, please contact andreeas@accentureinvestment.com or call +971 50 502 86 66.

CEDARS – Jebel Ali International Hospital:Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw #eliteequestrian

Established in 1999, CEDARS – Jebel Ali International Hospital was the only full-fledged 24-hour medical center in the Jebel Ali area and it was upgraded into a hospital in August 2004. Today it is a full-fledged multi-specialty hospital offering services ranging from Pediatrics to Occupational Health, Laparoscopic Surgery to Internal Medicine. The Hospital is equipped with ICU for medical and surgical emergencies, with two major and one minor operation theatres as well as with fully equipped Laboratory and Radiology departments. The CEDARS Training Center is offering classes in Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support through an alignment with the American Hospital Dubai, an American Heart Association (AHA) International Training Center. Further attached to the hospital are Dr. Adnan Kaddaha Clinic, opening soon at Motor City, CEDARS Clinic, adjacent to the hospital and pharmacy. The hospital also provides first aid and ambulance service for various events within the emirate of Dubai.

Black 28:

Life as it is lived by those who always have something going on tomorrow. And who are never without 28 BLACK. For the energy for all that awaits them. No matter where they are or what they are doing – they are never satisfied with the ordinary. And neither are we. So 28 BLACK contains no taurine, no artificial colouring and no preservatives.

More Life. More Style. More Energy

Info: simon@accentureinvestment.com or call +971 4 4531782

MEDIA PARTNERS

OK! Middle East:

The exclusive official media sponsor for the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2016 (Dubai Open). OK! Middle East celebrates the A-list each week, revealing the latest news, photos and in-depth features on international celebrities and home-grown VIPs, socialites and trendsetters in an engaging and positive way; bringing the OK! reader closer to the stars than any other magazine.

With access all areas to the glamour of Hollywood, OK! features inspirational celebrity-led fashion and beauty, providing our in-the-know readers with the tips and trends to look and feel their A-list best.

OK! Middle East is the only magazine to be invited into the homes of the rich, famous and influential, and is always on the guest list for the glittering red carpet events, hot openings and invite-only launches that are synonymous with our region.

Welcome to your exclusive entry into the world of stardom, glamour and celebrity life… welcome to OK! Middle East.

Equestrio Arabia:

Equestrio changed the face of equestrian publishing when it launched in Switzerland in 2003 and set new standards for the genre in terms of quality and content. Showcasing and celebrating the lifestyles surrounding equestrianism in all its forms, while at the same time providing expert and informed editorial illustrated with the finest photography, the title won instant appeal, both at home and abroad. Equestrio Arabia was borne of the same ethos when it launched in Dubai in 2004 and has gone on to be

the authoritative voice for all things polo, racing and the surrounding lifestyle.

www.equestrio.com

PoloLine: Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (Dubai Open) Announces 2016 Tournament Dates at Live Draw #eliteequestrian

PoloLine is the leading global provider of news, information and services about polo, offering up to the minute news from all the major polo events around the world. With over 100,000 unique visitors from more than 80 countries. PoloLine offers unprecedented reach to the highly desirable target market of Polo enthusiasts.

Al Badia:

Since 2008, Al Badia, the prestigious Arabic venture is devoted to bringing the latest news and views on the equestrian world, Polo sporting and lifestyle. In fact it is a tribute to the age old passion for the thoroughbred, an integral part of the rich Arabian culture.
Al Badia focuses a gamut of information on the highly valued sport of horseracing, including information about events taking place in the Arab world and about organizations and services sought by equestrians of all disciplines.
Besides being a specialized lifestyle magazine to meet the refined taste of the equestrian community, it features a wide range of information including very exclusive coverages like interviews of the Sheikhs and the who’s who of the Arab world. It targets the crème de la crème of the society and is widely circulated across different regions of the Gulf & Middle East.

Al Badia is a good platform to showcase premium brands, as it has a wide readership comprising sports enthusiasts, socialites, eminent personalities, celebrities and the royalty.

Hurlingham Magazine:

Hurlingham Media was founded in 2005, by Roderick Vere Nicoll who wanted to share his passion for the game with other players and enthusiasts. He felt there was an opportunity to produce a magazine and a web site about polo that could convey the spirit of this exciting adrenalin-fuelled sport.

In the current edition and on the website you will see a blend of information, opinion, and lifestyle, reflecting the interests of the polo community both on and off the playing field.

In addition to the magazine, there are opportunities to work with polo in a broader way. Hurlingham Media deals closely with luxury brand owners wanting to access the affluent people who play and watch polo.

This is not just one of the world’s richest communities, it is also one of the most influential, made up of leaders and opinion-formers from the very top of society. There is also a high-profile connection between polo and the British Royal Family – something that looks sure to continue following the enthusiastic involvement of Prince William and Prince Harry in the sport.

No community is more committed to its sport than the polo fraternity. Polo players have a legendary zeal for their game. They tend to be “doers” – dynamic individuals who are successful, active, worldly and like to live life in the proverbial fast lane. They are high earners and big spenders.

Hurlingham Media is able to offer appropriate luxury brand owners the opportunity to associate their brand with the unique image of the game. To achieve this, Hurlingham Media can offer a programme of sponsorship and other brand support which will deliver real awareness among this wealthy community.

Hurlingham Media Brand Partner Programmes include sponsoring existing events; sponsoring specifically staged events; sponsoring teams; corporate hospitality linked to sponsored events; and outdoor advertising at events.
Please contact Roderick Vere Nicoll for further information on +44 7714 836 102 or hurlingham@hpa-polo.co.uk

OFFICIAL RADIO PARTNER:

Radio 1

Radio 1 is the UAE’s number 1 for hit music, across Dubai on 104.1 and in Abu Dhabi on 100.5. Get up with Danny C’s Rude Awakening- for the cheekiest start to the day in the Emirates! Radio 1 is your soundtrack to everything that’s hot across the country, whether it’s going out, movies, music events and concerts or the latest entertainment news. Radio 1 is wherever you are with the freshest hit music – on radio, online or on your smartphone and at your favourite events. Keep up to date with everything Radio 1 on Facebook, or follow on Twitter/Instagram @Radio1UAE

Radio 2

Radio 2 plays More Music Variety across the UAE – on 99.3 in Dubai and 106 in Abu Dhabi. Mornings are brighter and more fun from 6am with The Kenny and Daisy Show- with all the goss from the world of showbiz, music and entertainment. With huge competitions, events and even the chance to join Kenny and Daisy’s famous Brunch Bunch, Radio 2 is the only way to wake up in the Emirates. Radio 2 is the perfect soundtrack to have on at work- with the 9 to 5 No Repeat Workday, meaning you’ll never hear the same song twice, and every single song is familiar, feel good and always in touch with your mood! For more, like Radio 2 on Facebook or follow on Twitter @Radio2UAE.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 

Dubai Sports Council:

Dubai Sports Council is the official government body responsible for the development of the sport sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and its 14 Board Members; the Council supervises the work of nine local clubs in Dubai, six of which practice a variety kinds of individual and or team sports, such as football, handball and archery; in addition to the chess club and a club devoted for those with special needs.

Since its inception in 2006, with the vision of creating a unique sporting community, the Council organizes various annual major Sports Championships and Conferences, in cooperation with multiple International/National sports bodies and Dubai Government Entities, such as the Dubai International Sports Conference, Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup and the FINA Diving World Series; in an attempt to enhance the culture, knowledge and expertise of professionalism in all aspects of the field; from the overall preparation and/or execution of the event.

Dubai became the first Arab and Middle East city to host the Sport Accord International Convention in 2010, and stages the annual Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, the most prestigious Award of the Middle East Region. Though the Council works on various major international sports events, it does not overlook the importance of spreading the awareness of a healthier, more active lifestyle locally; and in order to achieve such objectives, physical activity programs and initiatives, such as the Dubai Pulse Physical Activity program, the Furjan District Championships and the Dubai Beach Soccer League, have all been designed to target the various communities within the Emirate.

Mohammed Al Habtoor, who is also Vice-Chairman and CEO of the UAE conglomerate, the Al Habtoor Group, recently announced that work is underway on a new polo development in Dubai with four polo fields. The Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, situated in Dubailand, will also feature state-of-the-art stables, a five star hotel and high-end villas. It will become a new destination for horse lovers, and offer multiple disciplines from traditional horse-riding, polo and dressage.

He said, “This helps with our aim to provide first class sporting facilities and to train the next generation of polo players.”

Cristina Gusita    Polo Coordinator General     Dubai Polo Gold Cup

E-mail: cristina@dubaipologoldcup.com      For more information visit: www.dubaipologoldcup.com     #eliteequestrian

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