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Emaar Hospitality
Group has appointed Philip Grant as General Manager of the Dubai Polo and Equestrian
Club. In his new role, Mr Grant will further strengthen the equestrian components of Dubai Polo and
Equestrian Club and position the club as an all-season leisure destination.
Extending over 68 acres of desert landscape, the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club hosts polo, show jumping
and dressage, horse riding and desert
hacking for equestrian enthusiasts. The clubhouse has several social, leisure and business amenities including lounges, restaurants,
conference rooms, party venues and an Angsana Spa.
Mr Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group,
said, “The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club is one of Emaar’s premier
leisure destinations, which has energised the equestrian leisure sector in the region. Philip Grant is a seasoned professional in the equestrian
industry, and he will not only further build on the equestrian components of the Club but also create a dynamic leisure destination leveraging on
his two decades of experience in the hospitality sector.”
A qualified riding instructor, Mr Grant is in the process of implementing several equestrian activities in the Middle East in line with the British
Horse Society protocols. Having dedicated the past ten years in Tertiary Education and working in renowned colleges in the UK, he also has
over 20 years of experience in the equestrian sector and several years of hands-on experience in the hotel and catering sector.
Mr Grant has designed, managed and taught courses within the equine industry for novices and experienced riders. He was involved in
managing The Scottish Racing Academy and was lead consultant for writing and validating new qualifications with the Scottish Qualification
Authority. He also rode and competed at national and international tournaments and has bred and trained horses to very high levels.
The Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club has 336 stables, 25 paddocks, two polo fields, one practice field and two riding/ show jumping arenas. The
all-weather surfaces of the riding, show jumping and dressage areas are regarded as among the best in the region. Stable tours, kids pony day,
desert rides, horse riding and polo lessons are also provided by the Club.
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