Pink Polo Returns: A Celebration of Sport and Purpose

The autumn calendar at Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club marks a moment of particular resonance when the fields transform into a celebration of both sporting excellence and collective purpose. This October, the 17th edition of Pink Polo returns to the club’s verdant grounds, drawing together enthusiasts of equestrian sport, families seeking a day of refined entertainment, and those united in support of a cause close to many hearts.

Polo, that most elegant of team sports, has long held a place in Abu Dhabi’s sporting tapestry. Played on horseback with a mallet and ball, it demands horsemanship of the highest calibre, strategic thinking and an almost balletic coordination between rider and mount. The game unfolds across the manicured lawns with a rhythm all its own: moments of explosive action punctuated by the measured pace of play, the thunder of hooves carrying players across the field in pursuit of the ball.

What distinguishes this edition is the convivial atmosphere that envelops the occasion. Guests are invited to dress in their finest pink, creating a visual harmony across the spectator areas and lending the day an unmistakable character. The gates open at two o’clock in the afternoon, inviting families to arrive, settle into the rhythms of the sport and absorb the energy of live competition.

Beyond the sporting spectacle itself sits the deeper purpose of the gathering. Pink Polo embodies the club’s commitment to bringing the community together around causes that matter. It represents a form of philanthropy woven into the social fabric of Abu Dhabi’s leisure culture, where sport becomes the vehicle for something altogether more meaningful.

The event takes place on Saturday, 31st October 2026. Registration is available for those wishing to attend.