Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

8 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I I n a triumphant return for British Polo Day Abu Dhabi 2015, a marvellous evening of fantastic polo, superb cuisine and generous fundraising marked the start of the 2015 British Polo Day Global Series. In just four short years, British Polo Day, created to champion British luxury and heritage, has grown to encapsulate a network of ten events annually. Starting with this incredible event in Abu Dhabi, the 2015British Polo Day Global Series has on its calendar events in Dubai, China, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, USA, and a unique global gathering at Nihiwatu, on Sumba Island. History and Heritage – the Origins of British Polo Day The story of British Polo Day stems from a love of the ancient sport of polo, as well as the recognition that the international language of the horse can bridge cultures, bringing together a like-minded community on a global scale. Through polo, British Polo Day founders Ed Olver and Tom Hudson seek to celebrate British luxury heritage. Great Britain, and indeed many of the host countries, has a long history of polo. The aim of British Polo Day is to continue the tradition of playing high-quality amateur polo against friends across the world, while also acting as a platform upon which to build a network of diplomatic and commercial opportunities by showcasing more 30 top British luxury brands and acting as a conduit for encouraging craftsmanship and heritage in emerging markets. In countries all over the world, polo has a long history of raising significant funding for worthy causes. The British Polo Day team is entirely committed to bringing to bear the full weight of its partners, network and creative talent to this end. To date, British Polo Day has raised more than US$1.2 million for extremely worthy causes across the world.