Golf in Dubai

On the outskirts of the city, Emirates Golf Club - the Middle East's first championship grass course, is an oasis of green. The two beautifully landscaped courses offer challenging golf to all standards of players.

The Majlis Course - This 18 hole championship course, plays to a par of 72.
The Wadi Course - An 18 hole par 72 course, dominated by a spectacular landscaped wadi.

Facilities:
• The impressive Clubhouse is designed to resemble a group of Bedouin tents; it is one of the most recognised landmarks in international golf.
• Superb five star French restaurant, plus bars and lounges.
• Individual and group tuition by PGA professionals.
• 3 hole Academy Course for tuition and practice; two driving ranges; air conditioned teaching centre with the latest in video swing analysis equipment.
• Swimming pools, squash and tennis courts, gymnasium and well stocked Pro Shop.

Rules of Play:
• Visitors are welcome on a "pay-as-you-play" basis.
• All players must have a handicap of 28 or less for men and 45 or less for women.
• The dress code requires collared shirts and golfing shorts or longer covering on the course and in the clubhouse.
• Soft spikes are allowed.

Guaranteed tee times:
When confirming your accommodation, we recommend you pre book your golf. During high season in particular, the courses are very busy and you will find it very difficult to book a game locally, once in Dubai.

Opened in January 1993, Dubai's second World-class golf course is the centrepiece of an 80-hectare sports and leisure complex that also incorporates a 115 berth marina. Located close to the International airport on the banks of Dubai Creek, this club hosted the European Tour Event, Dubai Desert Classic.

The Course:
• The main championship 18 hole, par 72 course is 6,839 yards in length.
• Three ornamental lakes and a further three seawater hazards are a feature of the course.
• Cunning doglegs along the immaculate fairways challenge both amateur and professional alike.
• The 9 hole, par 3 course, fully floodlit, is a unique facility to practice your short game, day and night.

Facilities
• Designed in the shape of the billowing sails of a traditional Arabian Dhow, the 45-metre high clubhouse captures the essence of Dubai's seafaring traditions.
• Bars and function rooms overlook the 9th and 18th greens, while the Fairways restaurant combines quality cuisine with breathtaking views of Dubai.
• Golf Academy, High Tec studio and a double-ended driving range with instruction from 7 PGA qualified professionals.
• Well stocked Pro Shop.
• The separate yacht club incorporates the "Aquarium", a seafood restaurant, as well as the popular "Boardwalk", and the new "Boardwalk Cafe".
• Gymnasium with full teaching programmes are available.
• Deep-sea fishing with the Yacht Clubs own "Sneak-away" fishing boat.

Rules of Play
• Visitors are welcome on a "pay-as-you-play" basis.
• All players must have a handicap of 28 or less for men and 45 or less for ladies).
• Players should adhere to the dress code, which requires proper golfing attire at all times.
• Dubai Creek is a spike free course.

Dubai's third grass course, with its links course straddling the racing circuit, venue for the annual Dubai World Cup, the richest horse race in the world. The club offers the only fully floodlit 18-hole course in the Middle East, along with a floodlit driving range. Its night-time golf has proved very popular.

The Course:
• Fully floodlit 18 hole course.
• 18 holes, par 71 - 6,428 yard course.
• Built around 8 lakes, three of which are for irrigation.
• The golf course has all the characteristics of a Scottish links, with rolling fairways and deep pot bunkers.

Facilities
• The three-storey blue-tiled clubhouse offers panoramic views across the race track and golf course.
• Built in the traditional style found on British courses, the interior features wood panelled rooms and leather sofas.
• Well stocked Pro Shop.
• 100 seat steak house restaurant.
• Ten first-floor hospitality suites offer corporate entertainment facilities on golf and race days.
• Golf instruction from five qualified members of the PGA.

Rules of Play
• Visitors are welcome on a "pay-as-you-play" basis, as well as to use the public driving range.
• All players must have a handicap of 28 or less for men and 45 or less for ladies.
• The dress code requires collared shirts and golfing shorts.
• Nad Al Sheba is a spike free course (soft spikes or rubber soled shoes are allowed.
• Possession of a handicap certificate is required for the Nad Al Sheba Club.

Al Badia Golf Course is the first phase of the Dubai Festival City project. It is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by world renowned golf course designer Robert Trent Jones II. This course, which is differentiated by its oasis-style theme set in the heart of the city, will further enhance Dubai's growing reputation as an international golfing destination. Executive lifestyle homes will be built around the course, all with stunning views of the course, the lakes and the Dubai skyline.

The Course:
• 7250 yards Par 72 Championship 18 hole Golf Course.
• Suits all skill levels with alternative tee-to-green routes.
• Green fees include 18 holes of golf and shared cart.
• 2km from Dubai International Airport.
• There are extensive water features and 11 lakes.
• Starting times are in 15 min. intervals. Flights are made up as 4-balls and therefore players booking less than a 4-ball must expect to be paired up with another group, whenever possible with players of similar handicap.

Facilities:
• Clubhouse and academy buildings designed by WATG (Newport Beach).
• Driving range and practice areas available early 2006.
• Extensive coaching facilities, including, high tech swing analysis rooms, will be available from 2006.
• Currently under design, a Country Club will offer luxurious sports and leisure facilities, available late 2006.

Rules of Play:
• Visitors are welcome on a "pay-as-you-play" basis.
• All players must have a handicap of 28 or less for men and 36 or less for ladies.
• The dress code requires collared shirts and golfing shorts.
• Soft spikes or rubber soled shoes must be worn, metal spikes are not allowed.
• Possession of a handicap certificate is required.