Global Recognition in Dubai: The Polo Bar at Al Habtoor Palace Named Among World's Best Bars

The Polo Bar, the elegant bar at Al Habtoor Palace in Dubai, has been named on the 2025 Star Bars list by the Forbes Travel Guide - a prestigious international rating body that ranks luxury hospitality worldwide.

The ranking was based on anonymous reviews conducted by the guide's team during 2024 and 2025, evaluating hotel bars in 19 different countries. The bars selected for the list excelled in criteria including the quality of the drink menu, level of service, atmosphere, and top-tier service.

The Polo Bar is renowned for its classic design featuring dark wood, leather, and equestrian elements, offering a rich cocktail menu combining classics with original creations inspired by Dubai's cosmopolitan culture. The bar is part of Al Habtoor Palace - one of Hilton's luxurious symbols in Dubai, offering a luxurious hospitality experience with personal butler service, suites inspired by French architecture, and a Versailles-style courtyard.

This recognition by Forbes comes after the hotel itself received a four-star rating from the guide this year, further evidence of the high level of service and quality offered there.

Photo: Al Habtoor Palace

Sofyan Al Alam, Deputy Operations and Commercial Director, Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection: "We are proud to be included in Forbes' 2025 Star Bars list - a graceful acknowledgment of our commitment to excellence. The Polo Bar is where continuing sophistication harmonizes with the vitality of Dubai, creating a refined hospitality experience we are proud to offer every night."

Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide: "The 2025 Star Bars list represents the pinnacle of hotel bar experiences. Our onsite testing in over 90 countries provides unparalleled insight into the field, with our research based on accurate data collected over two years to reveal the best."

Bastien Garderat, Global Spirits Ambassador for Forbes Travel Guide: "These awards highlight sophisticated ambience, high-level service, meticulously curated wine lists, and skillfully crafted and creatively presented cocktails. Together, these elements create an unforgettable bar experience. Warm congratulations to the impressive bars selected for this year's list."