The AlUla Desert Polo, held from January 16–18, was a three-day highlight of the renowned Tantora Festival. Organized in partnership with the Saudi Polo Federation, the Royal Commission for AlUla hosted the world’s first polo event set in a desert environment equipped with modern amenities. Following the event, Richard Mille gained recognition as the official timekeeper for this two-day spectacle of elegance and sport.
Teams
Richard Mille Polo Team
Ikmah Team
Bentley
AlUla
Dadan
Budget
The matches of the world’s first desert polo tournament kicked off in the most exhilarating fashion, featuring back-to-back edge-of-the-seat thrillers, leaving no breathing space for attendees.
5th Place: Dadan vs Budget
The fifth-place match between Team Dadan and Team Budget delivered electrifying moments with every strike of the mallet. The intensity on the field kept the audience on the edge of their seats as both teams gave their all, determined to finish their campaign on a high note. In the end, Team Dadan emerged victorious, scoring the decisive goal that secured their well-deserved triumph.
Winner: Dadan ( 7-6 )
3rd Place (Subsidiary Final): Bentley vs AlUla
The third-place contest featured a fierce showdown between Team Bentley and Team AlUla. Both sides played with precision and determination, avoiding any missteps that could cost them the match. AlUla fought valiantly to match Bentley’s intensity, but the latter proved to be a formidable force throughout. In the final moments of the last round, Bentley secured victory, outscoring their opponents and claiming third place.
Winner: Bentley ( 6-5 )
Final: Richard Mille Polo Team vs Ikmah Team
Date: 18 January
The stage was set for the grand finale of this year’s AlUla Desert Polo Cup, one of the most intense matches in the tournament’s history. Two deserving teams contested the coveted trophy: the Richard Mille Polo Team and the Ikmah Team. Cheers and applause echoed through the venue as the teams took to the field for one final, grueling showdown. Richard Mille started strong, establishing a steady rhythm early on. Despite Ikmah Polo’s relentless efforts to match their pace, the former team’s consistent scoring proved decisive. In the end, Richard Mille triumphed, edging out Ikmah Polo by a narrow margin to become the champions of the 2025 AlUla Desert Polo Cup.
Winner: Richard Mille Polo Team ( 8-6 )
