The Reputable Majlis course is one of two Golf courses at Emirates Golf Club facility designed by Karl Litten as the first 18-hole grass golf course which is opened in the Middle East. The Majlis is a glorious 7,300-yard 72 course that has been host to some of the finest golfers in the world including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Ernie Els during the final European PGA Tour Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Commonly called the ‘Desert Miracle’, you can expect beautiful landscaping, Plenty of trees, native plants, large fast greens, natural rolling desert terrain and numerous fresh and salt-water lakes. After playing Golf drinks and dining can be enjoyed in the impressive tent setup clubhouse.
Al Badia Golf Club DFC – “Al Badia”, meaning ‘Land of the Bedouins’ in Arabic, is an 18-hole, par 72 course designed with an oasis theme in mind by Robert Trent Jones II. Beautiful water features present all round the twelve holes, with a series of large interconnected lakes, slow flowing streams, and calm waterfalls, this course is a true test for golfers from Amateur to Experts. Make sure to take a peek at the Taylor Made Performance Lab to study your swing and fit golf clubs accordingly.
Located on the shores of Saadiyat Island, and nestled amongst the protected sand dunes, is the vivid Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Designed by golf legend Gary Player, this championship golf course was built with strict environmental guidelines for the preservation of the rare hawksbill turtle. As the Arabian Gulf’s first beachfront course, it provides unique golf experiences, suitable for all player levels. The ocean breeze creates a welcome challenge while keeping golfers cool during warmer months.
Jumeirah Golf Estates is set amongst the prestigious residential golf community located twenty-five minutes from Dubai Marina. It’s undoubtedly one of the Middle East’s most iconic golf clubs and home to two world-class Greg Norman-designed golf courses Fire & Earth. We advise playing the Earth course, as it’s a tournament course that hosts the DP World Tour Championship & Race to Dubai. This final event draws a big expat crowd who come out to watch the European Tour season-ending finale. Past winners of the event include Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson. If you’re not a regular golfer, no need to worry, as the course boasts both wide play areas and several practise boxes designed for various skill levels. Earth is a distinctive course with its difference in gradient, making uphill and downhill shots the ultimate challenge for any keen golfer’s affinity.
