Located in Diriyah, it will host equestrian competitions.
Ready, steady, gallop. Riyadh will welcome Wadi Safar Equestrian and Polo Club. Located in Diriyah, it will be a centre for horsemanship with state-of-the-art facilities, training and competitions.
Diriyah Company signed a $2.1 billion contract to build the Wadi Safar Equestrian and Polo Club along with four luxury hotels. The new equestrian and polo club will boast a range of facilities, which aims to attract horse enthusiasts locally and internationally.
Located in Wadi Safar, upon completion, it will be a community with hotels and residences, which includes the upcoming Six Senses, Wadi Safar. Jerry Inzerillo, Diriyah’s Company CEO, explained, “Diriyah will be a cultural, pedestrian-friendly heritage Beverly Hills in a metropolis like Los Angeles, so as Riyadh spreads to become a G20 metropolis of 15 million people. Diriyah is the Beverly Hills but Wadi Safar is Bel Air – very, very high-net-worth”.
Wadi Safar Equestrian and Polo Club’s compound will cover 110,000 square meters. Located in a valley, it is surrounded by mountains. The design will draw inspiration from traditional Najdi architecture, and blend Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage with a modern and eco-friendly approach.
Wadi Safar Equestrian and Polo Club will include the clubhouse, Estudio Ramos. The training facilities will be located next to the stables. The space includes indoor and outdoor arenas, lunging rings, and a chance for riders to train for competitions. Plus, there will be specialised arenas for equestrian sports, which include dressage, eventing and show jumping.
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