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Polo Palladio: Jaipur's new members' clubhouse opens beneath Rajasthan Polo Club stands

architecture-design · 2026-06-24

So, in 2024, they opened this cool new clubhouse called Polo Palladio right under the stands at the Rajasthan Polo Club in Jaipur. It’s the latest project from Barbara Miolini, the Swiss-Italian entrepreneur who started Bar Palladio back in 2013 and Villa Palladio in 2022. The interior, designed by Marie-Anne Oudejans from the Netherlands, is all about bright colors and modern Indian artistry, featuring unique furniture and textiles. They've got a collection of historical pieces, including portraits of Princess Diana and letters from Queen Elizabeth II, who watched a match during her 1961 visit. On match days, the pitch welcomes everyone, while the garden serves high tea with dishes that reflect the sport's Persian influences. Miolini says the club attracts a diverse crowd, from local families to professionals and artists.

Key facts

  • Polo Palladio opened in 2024 beneath the stands of the Rajasthan Polo Club in Jaipur.
  • It is a members' clubhouse founded by Swiss-Italian entrepreneur Barbara Miolini.
  • Miolini previously founded Bar Palladio in 2013 and Villa Palladio in 2022.
  • The interior was designed by Dutch designer Marie-Anne Oudejans.
  • Oudejans used bold colours, daring geometry, and modern Indian craft.
  • The club's archives include portraits of Princess Diana and letters from Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Queen Elizabeth II attended a polo match during a state visit in 1961.
  • After matches, the garden serves high tea with dishes like chicken majnoon.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Polo Palladio
  • Rajasthan Polo Club
  • Bar Palladio
  • Villa Palladio
  • Monocle

Locations

  • Jaipur
  • India
  • St Moritz
  • Switzerland

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