One&Only Resorts, Dubai was pleased to co-sponsor this prestigious event through hosting a glamorous opening cocktail for 250 guests at One&Only Royal Mirage renowned Rooftop Terrace. The two-day tournament featured four international teams and was attended by over 400 associates at Desert Palm’s polo estate.

One&Only Royal Mirage is considered Dubai’s most stylish beach resort, where genuine care and hospitality blend with fantasy and tradition, creating an ambiance of Arabian influenced refinement and majesty. Overlooking Palm Island Bay, representing an oasis of calm in the heart of bustling “new Dubai”, the resort offers understated elegance and exclusive charm with a kilometre of private coastline and 65 acres of lush landscaped gardens.

The Palace, which opened in 1999, introduced during the summer of 2009, 111 enhanced accommodations, comprising 88 Superior Deluxe rooms, 12 Superior Gold Club rooms and 11 Superior Executive Suites. These accommodations reflect chic, contemporary elegance with an Arabian twist, featuring 45m² of enhanced open space with calming neutral tones interspersed with rich, vibrant shades. The rooms offer the latest in modern technology and comfort, including 40” full HD LCD television, DVD player, high-speed internet access, MediaHub connectivity panel and double bathroom vanity unit with his and hers under-counter storage space. All rooms face the sea with private balcony or terrace, and are adorned with ornamental arches, terracotta tiling and custom-made furniture. The vivid colours echo the warmth of the Arabian Gulf, while the soft tones recall the desert landscape.

The Residence & Spa belongs to the prestigious association “Leading Small Hotels of the World”. It is an intimate sanctuary for those who wish to languish in the comfort of prosperity. The Arabian- styled private residences, each cared for by a specially selected, dedicated team, house a retreat of 18 suites and 32 prestige rooms that are spacious, created with the finest detailing and are all sea facing, with private balcony or garden patio. Charming and enticing, this elegant haven is linked to the discreet reception, private restaurant & lounge.

One&Only Royal Mirage, considered Dubai’s most stylish beach resort, also includes the architecturally impressive Health & Beauty Institute, with its towering domes, carved arches and intricate design. This free-standing temple of well-being is set amidst palm trees and water fountains with a private driveway and covered entrance.

At first glimpse, the Arabian Court is illusive and mysterious, an ancient dwelling that is disguised behind a sheltered oasis, protecting the inner beauty. The property is crafted in the spirit of the orient with dramatic architecture creating symmetry, amidst a landscape of fountains, walkways and lush gardens. The Arabian Court unravels before each guest, linked by intimate courtyards that lead from water to stone, from granite to wood and from the palm trees to the sea.