Golf in Dubai

The Emirates Golf Club

This was the first grass course in the middle East and is now the home of the PGA Dubai Desert Classic. The Majlis and the Wadi are both 18 hole par 72 layouts. They combine natural rolling desert terrain with lots of water hazards and desert rough.

Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

The clubhouse is a landmark for miles around, mirroring as it does the sails of a traditional Arab dhow. With a par of 72 and 6800 yards in length this is a real test. The fairways are lined with date and coconut palms and of course, water if you stray too far. There is also a floodlit par three course and driving range where you can try to correct the swing which caused you to lose all those balls earlier in the day.

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa

The Jebel Ali Hotel 9 hole course is a superbly designed course, the resort's nine holes are played out alongside a stunning marina and feature a saltwater lake which comes into play on five of the holes as well as the famous peacocks. You can play 18–holes by playing off different tees for the second nine.

The Montgomerie Dubai

Designed by Desmond Muirhead and Colin Montgomerie, The Montgomerie is another five-star course enjoying growing popularity with overseas visitors. It embraces the traditions of a Scottish links course making it a unique golfing experience in this part of the world. One hole which always provokes comment is the par-3 thirteenth which is not only designed in the shape of the UAE but also lays claim to being the largest single golfing green in the world. At 58,000 sq ft, it is the size of nine greens combined.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Abu Dhabi Golf Club features two 18 hole courses; the National Course and the Garden Course which were designed by Peter Harradine. Both courses are par 72 with lush fairways, strategically placed bunkers and generous greens to challenge golfers whatever their handicap. The two courses occupy 162 hectares and feature undulating terrain meandering through pockets of palms and ornamental trees, shrubs and seven salt water lakes. To play in Abu Dhabi we would suggest staying there for a few days – call for details

The Els Course

The Els Club at Dubai Sports City is the first golf course in the Middle East designed by US Open and Open Champion, Ernie Els. Already receiving widespread international acclaim, The Els Club takes advantage of dramatic topography resulting in a course that is aesthetically stunning and exciting to play. Stretching 7,538 yards with four sets of tees allowing golfers a selection of differing lengths from which to play, it has set a new benchmark for golf in the region since January 2008.

Set on undulating slopes of native desert vegetation, it is a links style layout combining traditional classic design. In essence the golf course combines the best of all the great clubs Ernie Els has played worldwide over the last 20 years. It creates an extraordinary experience by providing superior service and superb, tournament-spec playing surfaces.