Polo like a Pro at Desert Palm

The ultra-chic boutique property Desert Palm resort in Dubai is now offering budding polo players and equestrians the chance to learn the game of polo on some of the finest pitches in the world.

Their polo lessons cater to all levels and no previous riding experience is necessary, which is the perfect opportunity to try the sport played by Royalty. For the more experienced riders, there is a chance to ride in a dully competitive shukka, a seven and a half minute period of play with other players. For those who would just want to try horse riding, Desert Palm offers all equestrian facilities - from dressage to hacks around the surrounding area. 

Guests can also enjoy world famous polo events at Desert Palm such as The Royal Salute UAE Nations Cup and the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge. On top of it all, Desert Palm also offers new Polo Suites set just metres from the polo fields. Other facilities of this stylish Arabic property are also LIME spa, a stunning infinity pool and award winning restaurants.

Polo in the park ... coming soon!

Jodie Kidd Encourages IOC To Reinstate Polo As An Olympic Sport in

London. Former model and Polo Player Jodie Kidd along with MINT Team London Captain today petitioned the International Olympic Committee to reinstate polo as an Olympic Sport, at the launch of Mint Polo In The Park 2012.

“Polo is one of the most exciting and competitive sports on the planet,” says Kidd, “And it’s truly international: at MINT Polo In The Park, there are teams from the Middle East, America, Russia, Australia, India, and Argentina. With the Olympics coming to London this summer, I am asking to the International Olympic Committee to reinstate polo as an Olympic sport, for the benefit of players and spectators alike.”

Kidd was speaking from the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, at the Launch of MINT Polo In the Park - an annual international polo festival played at the Hurlingham Club, Fulham. At the London Olympics of 1908, Great Britain won gold in the polo tournament, which was played at The Hurlingham Club.

Today, The Hurlingham Club is the home of MINT Polo In The Park, a high-octane polo festival played over three days on the 8th, 9th and 10th of June. MINT Polo In The Park has introduced thousands of city-folk to the exciting sport of polo in the heart of London. The event has become a huge hit with Londoners: over 30,000 people attended the event last year, which has won the London Sports Attraction Of The Year Award two years running.

“The Hurlingham Club is the spiritual home of polo,” said Rory Heron, Managing Director of MINT Polo In The Park, “And it was the site of Team GB’s Olympic Polo triumph in 1908. For the past 4 years, we have brought Polo back here in the shape of MINT Polo In The Park and, with the Olympics coming to London this summer, polo has never been more popular.”

Polo was last played as an Olympic sport in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but was not a sport in London 1948, due to economic and logistical challenges of what became known as The Austerity Games. Major David Dawnay captained Team GB at the 1936 Olympics. 

Mint Polo in the Park 2012

Welcome to MINT Polo in the Park - a three day celebration of international polo, lifestyle and family entertainment.

Since its debut in 2009, MINT Polo in the Park has rapidly established itself as one of the leading central London sporting events - selling out to both the corporate market and general public in 2010 and 2011.

In a similar way to how Twenty20 has changed the image of cricket, MINT Polo in the Park has adapted the traditional rules of polo to create a high octane, fast moving and dynamic sport which attracts spectators and the media alike.

Six teams each representing global cities will play in a 'Round Robin' format over the 3 days, culminating with the Final and the presentation of the MINT Trophy on Sunday 10th June 2012. 2011 saw Team Abu Dhabi claim victory after a hard fight against Team Gaucho Buenos Aires.

2012’s event will build on the success of previous years to bring another glittering, action-packed event. With several new additions, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Fabulous attractions for 2012: DOUBLE the amount of bar and garden space, MORE on-pitch entertainment, with larger spectator viewing areas, improved children's zone and, of course, world class polo throughout the day.

Friday evening brings you the ‘Veuve Clicquot at Hurlingham’ Launch Party – Join us at the world famous Hurlingham club for a truly fabulous evening to celebrate our event in style.

Louis Vuitton polo bike...

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton have teamed up with polo bike players Hannes Hengst and Gregory Berbier to launch the ultimate polo bike. The bike oozes the high quality of craftsmanship that you would expect of a Louis Vuitton product and also pays homage to the LV logo.


Louis Vuitton are keeping hush on the price.. however it's expected to run into the thousands.