Golf courses

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

The Abu Dhabi Golf Club offers the golfer a 27 hole championship course and is home to the PGA European Tour Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Designed by Peter Harradine it is a tough but fair challenge, with lush fairways, well placed bunkers and generous greens. The spectacular undulating nature of the course featuring pockets of palms, ornamental trees and shrubs and seven saltwater lakes make this a golfing experience not to be missed. The impressively designed clubouse built in the shape of a falcon creates an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.

Al Badia

An 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II features a magical desert oasis theme with 11 lakes, several smaller streams and rivers of sand. A course which suits all skill levels but one that makes you think about whether to take the easy option or to be brave and take on the water. The stunning clubhouse, designed to capture the swirl of a golfer’s swing overlooks the 9th and 18th greens.

Al Hamra Golf Club

Al Hamra Golf Course is a true taste of 'Links Style' golf in the Middle East. The 18 hole championship course, designed by Peter Harradine, is built along the shores of the Arabian Gulf. The course is shaped around a large open sea lagoon with four interconnecting sub lagoons that are all used as component parts of the development. Al Hamra can also provide floodlit golf. Using the latest floodlight technology on a composite 9 hole course made up from the front and back nines of the championship course, it offers golfers the ability to play into the night. It is a must try experience.  

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

A signature course designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design, this is an 18 hole course that opened its doors in 2004. The front nine loops back to the clubhouse with the 1st and 10th tees located close to the putting green and practice area. This is a challenge for golfers of all abilities. Miss the fairways and greens and you will stray into the sandy waste land areas. This is a true desert style course with no water hazards to face, but still with a premium on accuracy. The fabulous Spanish Colonial Clubhouse was the first in the region to open guest rooms within the Clubhouse.

Dubai Creek Golf and
Yacht Club

This is a Dubai golf course of considerable pedigree having hosted both the Asian Tour and The Dubai Desert Classic in 1999, 2000 and 2004. The superbly manicured fairways lined with date and palm trees give the course a distinctly tropical air. The creek comes into play on at least four holes but several artificial lakes add distinct beauty and difficulty on various other holes. There is a premium on accuracy and it has a thrilling finale in store for you on the 17th and 18th. Tee times are based on 10 minute intervals.

Emirates Golf Club -
Faldo Course

The second of the two championship courses at The Emirates Golf Club opened in 1996 and was orignally known as The ‘Wadi’. It has since been redesigned by Nick Faldo and the new course known as 'The Faldo' opened in October 2006. A natural Wadi runs the length of the course without being classified as a hazard, and with its naturally rugged terrain, it is a golfing experience that is completely unique. The iconic clubhouse, two demanding championship courses and the testing par 3 course all go to make The Emirates Golf Club a must for golfers around the world

Emirates Golf Club -
Majlis Course

Known to many as the ‘Desert Miracle’, The Emirates Golf Club became the first all grass championship standard golf course in the Gulf region. It now boasts two championship courses, The Majlis and The Faldo along with a testing 9 hole par 3 course. The clubhouse is instantly recognisable by golfers from around the globe. The Majlis was designed by Karl Litten and opened in 1988 and is home to the Dubai Desert Classic and The Dubai Ladies Masters. Imposing fairways and immaculate greens, doglegs winding round the six on course lakes all go to create a stunning experience.

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa

Designed by Peter Harradine the resort course is a 9 hole (4 different tees) championship standard course situated in the grounds of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa. It plays host to some of the best players in the world as it is part of the official curtain raiser for the Dubai Desert Classic. The course is fair and exciting and has superb views of the Arabian Gulf. Peacocks roam the fairways and a lake comes into play on five holes and with the uniquely landscaped terrain, it all adds up to give this Dubai golf course a special charm of its own.

The Els Club

Designed by Ernie Els and opened in April 2008. This championship 18 hole links style course set on undulating slopes will offer the golfer a challenging round but at the same time be enjoyable for all standards. Every golfer will be able to enjoy their game in a relaxed setting as they allow generous intervals between tee times. The Els Club is part of the Victoria Heights villa community and Dubai Sports City, which is the only integrated sports city in the world.

The Montgomerie Dubai
Golf Club

Designed by Colin Montgomerie in association with Desmond Muirhead this course enjoys growing popularity with overseas vistors. It is a unique expereince to find the tradition of a Scottish links course in this part of the world. Generous landing areas on the fairways with large greens, that can be very misleading, provides an intriguing challenge and it also boasts a 58,000sq ft green making it one of the largest in the world. The key to its success has always remained in the quality of the course that has become the focal point of the exclusive residential area of Emirates Hills.

Tower Links Golf Club

Tower Links opened its doors in May 2004 and is located in the rapidly developing Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, which is the most northerly of the seven Emirates. It is a challenging 18 hole golf course, which meanders through a mangrove reserve with the Hajar Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop. The back nine holes are fully floodlit for night play.