10 Best Golf Courses in Dubai for Luxurious Golf Breaks
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Dubai is home to some fantastic golf courses that give you the perfect opportunity and place to swing your clubs. The bright blue skies and warm sunny weather of Dubai are also the classic conditions for the sport. So whether you want to enjoy a round of golf on a leisurely weekend with friends or are a professional looking to raise the level of your game, this emirate provides plenty of locations to visit in which you can indulge your passion for the sport.
Where playing golf is more than just a sport, let us take a look at the
Best Golf Courses in Dubai
Emirates (Majlis) Golf Course
The Emirates Golf Course or The Majlis as it is popularly known is the first all grass golf course (consisting of 18 holes) of the Middle East which was designed by Karl Litten. The natural rolling terrain, the verdant landscaping at the backdrop of numerous skyscrapers, indigenous palm trees bordering the golf course and numerous saltwater lakes have earned it the title of “The Miracle of the Desert”.
Emirates (Faldo) Golf Course
The Faldo Golf Course was inaugurated in the year 1996 as a sister course of The Majlis. The Faldo is also known as the “The Wadi” (in Arabic ‘wadi’ means valley) for its natural verdure which decks the layout of the course. It has been redesigned by the legendary golfer Sir Nick Faldo in the year 2005 and the newly designed course has all the lavish amenities and nuances of any international tournament.
Jumeirah Golf (Earth) Course
It is one of most extravagant golf courses of the Middle East which hosts the flagship event of the PGA European Tour grand finale in which the world-class golfers vie with each other on this impeccably manicured layout. The use of resonant marbled bunkers, rolling fairways and verdant landscaping bisected by a rock-lined artificial stream make the Jumeirah (Earth) Golf Course one of the aesthetically impressive golf terrains in Dubai.
Jumeirah Golf (Fire) Course
The Jumeirah Golf (Fire) Course is a sibling to the Earth Course in terms of the accessible greens and the sports amenities of hosting the world championship tournaments. Alike the Jumeirah Earth Golf Course, The Fire is also another Greg Norman creation and is one of the iconic golf courses of the Middle East. The broad fairways and specially designed tee boxes make The Earth Gold Course a more playable surface for average golfers amidst a rustic picturesque landscape.
Al Badia Golf Course
The 18 hole par 72 golf terrain was designed by Robert Trent Jones II in the year 2005. The name Al Badia (translated as The Land of the Bedouins in Arabic) has a lavish grassland stretching for 7300 yards is located near the Dubai Festival City and is part of the Intercontinental Hotel It is designed with multiple interconnected lakes, flowing streams and waterfalls which perfectly fit in to its chief designing theme of “river of sand”.
Arabian Ranches Golf Course
The Arabian Ranches is known to be a residential golf course where golfers of all levels can have an easy access to. The 7658 yard was designed by Ian Baker Finch in collaboration with Nicklaus Design for amateur and professional golfers. 560 yards of elevated grassland with tree studded sand dunes gives the ambience a typically oriental look to The Arabian Ranches.
Saadiyat Beach Golf Course
The Saadiyat Beach Golf Course located at the backdrop of the breath-taking Arabian Gulf is the perfect venue for those who want to hone their aptitude as golfers with great facilities and dining service of the Saadiyat Club. It has a 150 yard wide and 380 yard long expansive golf course with professional instructors which attracts golfer from all corners of the world.
The Trump International Golf Course
One of the finest 18 hole golf courses in the Middle East is The Trump International Golf Course which gives an equal access to golfers of all levels. It is designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Gil Hanse who has meticulously etched out many layers in the extensive sandy course to challenge the skill of a golfer and develop their strategies.
The Address Montgomerie Dubai Golf Course
One of the most stunning golf courses which has earned the fame of ranking among the best in the Middle East is The Montgomerie as it is informally called. Stretching for about 7400 yards The Montgomerie is a superb resort with traditional Scottish links amidst an Oriental ambience. World class dining service is available in the Nineteen Restaurant of Montgomerie.
The Els Golf Course
It is one of the premium golf courses extending for more than 7500 yards which is meticulously designed with sandy areas between the wide fairways. Golfers who wish to enjoy the finest pleasures of this sport, The Els Course is the perfect playing surface for them.
Which one is your favourite golf course from the list? It’s the right time to indulge in your passion for the sport and get ready to tee off in some of these world-famous courses. Let us know if you want a luxurious golf holiday in Dubai, we will share a free quote exclusively designed for you by our travel experts.
