Camel polo launched in Dubai

First there was polo, the sport of kings. Then there was elephant polo, the sport of Maharajahs. Now in Dubai there is camel polo.
 
Middle East travel management company, Dnata, on Wednesday launched a distinctive Dubai version of the traditional polo game played not with horses, but the iconic desert-dwelling animals.

All 12 polo-playing camels, selected for their size and ability, have received four hours of training every day by two specialised coaches over recent months to reach the peak of fitness and skill they demonstrate on the polo field.

Adrian Sime, manager, Business Development at Dnata Travel Services, said: “Dnata is always looking for ways to enhance our range of products and services. It is important that visitors to Dubai can enjoy a variety of different experiences and that is why we have decided to add camel polo to our portfolio.
 
The new activity takes place at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club at Arabian Ranches.
 
He added: “Camel Polo is the ideal team building activity. We structure our camel polo experience to include a training session, in which clients are shown some basic skills, and then it’s time to put those skills into action with a match.

"There are always two people on the camel – one to manoeuvre the camel and the other to play the polo – so we can have two participants per camel or one participant plus a ‘driver’.
 
“We are looking forward to welcoming groups from across the globe to Dubai to participate in this unique activity.”

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