Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club is delighted to announce that ExpatWoman, one of the club’s longstanding event partners, will be sponsoring the inaugural Women’s Polo Challenge Cup tournament this November.

The ExpatWoman Polo Challenge Cup has been created to give female players in the region the opportunity to play alongside and against each other whilst promoting and celebrating women in polo.

The tournament will begin the week commencing November 11 with the finals being played at the annual ExpatWoman Festive Fair on the November 17 at Dubai Polo  & Equestrian Club. Entry is free with all day complimentary entertainment and an exciting polo final, to enjoy with family and friends.

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club’s Polo Operations Manager, Heather Wigglesworth said of this new agreement: “We are so proud that ExpatWoman is joining us to promote women’s polo throughout Dubai and the UAE in what will prove to be a fantastic venture.  This is exciting times for women in polo globally and Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club is committed to playing its part in creating and providing such opportunities here in the UAE.”

Jane Drury, founder and CEO of ExpatWoman added: The ExpatWoman Festive Family Fair is a hugely popular community event attracting over 10,000 visitors and in its 7th year. We are delighted to be incorporating the Challenge Cup Final this year, extending the programme to a four-day event. It is a pleasure to be supporting women in sport and sharing this fabulous spectacle of polo with the community.”

Launched in 2002, ExpatWoman.com is the number-one leading digital publisher in the region, reaching two million unique readers every month. A free and friendly expat guide, written for women by women, their mission since launch has been to connect women worldwide, supporting them and their families taking on new expat challenges.

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, established in 2006 and located within the established Arabian Ranches neighbourhood, is a spectacular leisure and entertainment venue in Dubai. Focused on the region’s sports heritage with special emphasis on polo and equestrian events, it offers an array of food and beverage choices and serves as a platform for corporate events and get-togethers. Assuring world-class service, Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club provides the complete solution for sporting, leisure, business and entertainment needs.

Further information can be found at www.expatwoman.com and www.poloclubdubai.com/