Pink Polo Returns: A Celebration of Sport and Family

There exists a particular magic in the marriage of sport and community, where the thunder of hooves across verdant grounds becomes a backdrop for something altogether more inclusive and joyful. At Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, this alchemy reaches its fullest expression with Pink Polo, an event that has matured into a cherished institution for those who understand that the finest pursuits need not exclude the youngest members of the family.

The 17th edition of this celebrated gathering arrives on Saturday, 31st October 2026, transforming the storied grounds into a canvas of celebration and creative engagement. Here, the disciplined elegance of polo unfolds alongside a day conceived with children in mind: games and creative activities animate the grounds in a family atmosphere suffused with genuine warmth, while the vibrant Pink Souq offers an entirely different kind of exploration, one that invites wandering and discovery.

What distinguishes this gathering is its understanding that sport belongs to everyone. The spectacle of polo, with its sophisticated choreography of rider and horse, its demands of courage and precision, its deep roots in tradition, need not remain the province of the initiated. Instead, Ghantoot opens its doors to families seeking an authentic experience of Abu Dhabi’s sporting heritage, one that welcomes the curiosity of children and the participation of all ages.

The souq itself becomes part of this narrative, a living market that pulses with colour and variety, inviting guests to move through space with unhurried purpose. It is in these moments, between the sound of play and the discovery of something unexpected in a stall, that the true character of the day emerges: not as spectacle to be consumed, but as an experience to be inhabited.