St. Regis' first ever polo resort to open in Dubai

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has revealed the St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club will open in 2017.

The property marks the first ever St. Regis polo resort, and as previously reported, the 136-room hotel will be the centrepiece of the six million ft2 equestrian sports centre.

The property will also include 24 luxury St. Regis branded bungalows and various F&B offerings. In addition, there will be a further 138 residential villas within the resort, alongside a polo club, a state-of-the-art polo academy and a riding school with 500 stables.

The resort, designed by WS Atkins & Partners, will be inspired by Andalusian architecture.

Guests at the hotel will also have access to the polo academy, which will offer programmes such as dressage, riding, and show jumping.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa, and Middle East president Michael Wale commented: “St. Regis has long been associated with the world of polo, and we are excited to lead this milestone project together with Al Habtoor Group- an important partner for Starwood who shares the St, Regis brand’s passion for ‘the sport of kings’.

“We are also delighted to extend our collaboration with the Al Habtoor family, with whom we are working to open our first St. Regis hotel in Dubai later this year.”

Al Habtoor Group CEO and vice chairman Mohammed Al Habtoor added: “We are delighted to work with Starwood for another landmark project in Dubai. The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club will be part of a state-of-the-art polo and equestrian community. Every guest of the hotel will be able to watch polo from their rooms, suites and the restaurant terraces. This offers something truly unique.”