Al Habtoor on Spending Millions on Polo

The transcript discusses the speaker's journey into polo, starting in 1999, and their experiences playing in Dubai, England, and Spain. It highlights the unique Polo on the Park tournament and the challenges of adapting to its rules. The speaker acknowledges polo's exclusivity due to its high costs, sharing a personal anecdote about their father's perspective. Efforts to promote polo in Dubai are detailed, including the development of the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. The potential for Dubai to become a global polo hub is explored, considering its favorable season and international appeal.

What year did the speaker start playing polo?

• 2010

• 1999

• 1995

• 2005

Why does the speaker believe polo is considered an elitist sport?

• It requires a lot of physical strength.

• It has complex rules.

• It is played only in specific countries.

• It is very expensive to play.

What comparison does the speaker make to highlight the cost of playing polo?

• Polo vs. Basketball

• Polo vs. Soccer

• Polo vs. Tennis

• Polo vs. Golf

What is unique about the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club being built in Dubai?

• It is exclusively for professional players.

• It is the first polo club in the UAE.

• It includes a hotel with views of the polo fields.

• It has the largest polo field in the world.

During which months is Dubai a key location for polo?

• May to August

• October to April

• April to September

• January to March