polo and equestrian center
ghantoot
United Arab Emirates
Set in a sumptuous setting close to Abu Dhabi city, the Ghantoot Equestrian and Polo Center covers a vast area designed to welcome both equestrian enthusiasts of all levels and lovers of high-level equestrian sport. Our center embodies a commitment to preserving equestrian culture while incorporating modern, innovative infrastructures.
THE PROJECT :
Polo and equestrian center
THE WORK :
Construction of the Ghantoot polo and equestrian center in the United Arab Emirates, 1998 and 1994
DETAILS:
CUSTOMER: Government of Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Municipality
Project
context
the ghantoot Equestrian and Polo Centre, the place to be for horse racing
Ghantoot Equestrian and Polo Center, an iconic destination in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, where elegance, tradition and excellence meet to offer an unrivalled equestrian experience.
- Ranches and paddocks: Over 600 hectares of carefully tended meadows, offering a natural environment ideal for relaxing and training horses.
- Training centers: Sand, grass and tartan competition tracks, perfectly suited to riding, show jumping and dressage.
- Stalls and stables: Top-of-the-range facilities equipped with ventilation and safety systems to ensure the optimum well-being of every horse.
- Polo tracks: Elite fields approved for the practice and organization of international-level polo matches, with modern stands for spectators.
- Clubs and relaxation areas: Lounges, restaurants, boutiques and lounge areas for visitors and members, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Work
carried out
fibersoil technology for horse performance
- Work for 1998 :
- Construction, completion and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system, including a main pipeline (2,100 m), sprinkler guns (20 units), mobile sprinklers (7 units), field controllers, etc.
- All-inclusive: works, plans, earthworks, levelling, installation of drainage and irrigation systems (280 m3/h pumping station), construction of the site using the FIBERsoil process, hydro-seeding, installation of a lighting system.
- Construction, completion and maintenance of specific grassed areas, including final levelling, supply and spreading of new planting substrate mixed with additives and special products, grass planting (150,000 m²), supply and installation of the irrigation system's main line, lateral lines, gate valves, solenoid valves, field controllers, automatic sprinklers, cannons, mobile sprinklers, testing and commissioning, as well as maintenance for the first year.
- Work for the 1994 intervention :
- Construction drawings, 350,000 m3 of earthworks, excavation and lining of 2.2 ha of lakes (storage capacity: 30,000 m3), installation of drainage and irrigation systems (280 m3/h pumping station), preparation and installation of specific FIBERsoil Turf & Dirt layers, soil improvement, hydroseeding, supply and installation of auxiliary equipment (rails, panels, etc.) and lighting. Maintenance for one year.
- All-inclusive: works, plans, earthworks, levelling, installation of drainage and irrigation systems (280 m3/h pumping station), construction of the site using the FIBERsoil process, hydroseeding, installation of lighting.
of experience
worldwide
permanent
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equestrian surfaces
Gregori International renovates and manufactures technical floors, even in the most remote places on the planet, for all types of surfaces, open or not, for permanent or temporary use: equestrian arenas and riding arenas, paddocks, walkers, longe rings, Havrincourt rings, trotting tracks, gallop tracks, racecourses, polo fields, etc.
