Tournament fixtures for ten teams announced with a spectacular live draw
The occasion was elevated by a splendid launch show projected on Emaar’s iconic Burj Khalifa, illuminating the landmark with visuals celebrating the tournament, its participating teams, and key partners, setting an inspiring tone for the polo season ahead.
Starting with just four teams, the Emaar Polo Cup has evolved significantly, now welcoming ten teams featuring some of the region’s most accomplished players and patrons. The 2026 edition underscores the tournament’s continued success, growth, and prestige within the regional polo calendar.
Strong turnout
The tournament launch drew a strong turnout from senior officials, team representatives, partners, and media, reflecting the growing stature of the Emaar Polo Cup within the region’s sporting calendar.
This year’s championship offers an impressive prize pool, with the winning team receiving AED 120,000 along with a 212-vehicle courtesy of Legend Motors, while the runner-up will be awarded AED 75,000. An additional Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of AED 5,000 will recognise outstanding individual performance throughout the tournament.
The ten participating teams in the 7th edition of the Emaar Polo Cup include AM Polo, BinDrai Polo, El Basha Polo, Equiti Polo, Noon Polo, Ghrghar Polo, Ankora Polo, Bhansali Polo, Jehangiri Polo, and Ghantoot Polo.
The official tournament draws saw match fixtures with teams distributed into three groups. The first group includes Bhansali, Ankora and Equiti, while the second group comprises Bin Drai, Ghantoot, and Jehangiri.
Dynamic blend
The third group features AM Polo alongside Noon, El Basha and Ghrghar. The line-up brings a dynamic blend of established stables, familiar contenders, and emerging teams shaping the UAE polo scene.
The 2026 edition is proudly supported by title sponsor Emaar, alongside key partners Legend Motors with its 212-vehicle brand, and CMC Hospital as the medical partner, and Dubai Sports Council as Emaar Polo Cup’s media partner reinforcing the tournament’s strong commercial and community backing.
“The growth of the tournament over the years highlights its importance within the region’s polo calendar, and we are proud to support an event that brings together such exceptional teams and talent,” stated Shokry Abouelsoud, General Manager, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.
Emerging talent
“This year’s line-up brings together experienced teams, emerging talent, and strong leadership, promising an exciting and memorable tournament,” commented Khalid Essa Alyassi, Director, Emaar Leisure Club.
The well-attended event underscored the rising interest in polo, with a packed audience engaging closely with the announcements, speeches, and official draws. Among the attendees were representatives from the UAE Polo Federation, including Saeed Humaid Bin Drai Vice President; Santiago Torreguitar, Director of Tournaments, and board members Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hasher Al Maktoum, Mohammed Saeed Al Raqbani, Mehra Falaknaz and Hind Al Hosani, alongside Omar Saouab, Director of Operations of Emaar Hospitality, senior officials and team representatives.
