BackFrom mid-November to mid-April, Dubai's golf season is in full swing. You can enjoy a pleasant day on the links with the sun shining and a gentle breeze to keep you cool. For even the most seasoned players, a day on the golf course is about more than just the game. In a dynamic city like Dubai, it encompasses much more. As the days grow sunnier and the temperature rises, it's the perfect time to explore the full golf club experience in Dubai and see what the golf lifestyle truly offers.
Dubai is a haven for golfers and offers a variety of courses, most of which are within a few minutes’ drive from each other. The oldest, and still one of the most beloved, is the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club. It was the first grass golf course in the Middle East when it opened back in 1988, and takes its name from the Arabic word for a meeting or gathering place - an apt choice given that the golf course is the perfect venue to discuss both business and leisure. The course was designed by Karl Litten, a world-renowned golf course architect who is responsible for some of the best courses in the United States. He also designed the course at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, located on the banks of Dubai’s most historic waterway.
Expert Training
Image Credit: Emirates Golf Club
Whether you are a novice or someone with several years of play under your belt, there is always room to improve your skills. And on that front, Dubai provides plenty of excellent options as well as every major club is accompanied by a performance training academy, many of which were set up by former players and coaches.
The Peter Cowen Golf Academy has three outposts at Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Creek Golf Club, all managed by Dubai Golf. Ernie Els established his own performance academy at the club in Victory Heights, which was later turned into the Claude Harmon Performance Golf Academy. And international golf management group Troon, which manages many of the courses in the city, has its own academies in Dubai Hills, at the Meydan Golf Club and at Arabian Ranches.
Each academy offers a variety of class options for all skill levels, with separate classes for women and for children. State-of-the-art video and motion technology aids in analysing any individual golfer’s swing to determine exactly what aspect of their game they need to improve so that the lesson can be tailored toward doing so. You have the benefit of both indoor and outdoor golfing studios so you can practice at any time of year, plus general fitness facilities to stay in shape and supplement your game.
Five-Star Clubhouses
Image Credit: Duck Hook at Dubai Hills Estate & The Terrace at Damac Hills
At the heart of each golf club is the clubhouse, which is a one-stop wellness, fitness and leisure centre. Whether you are looking for a place to relax with a few friends after a game, to enjoy a gourmet meal with the family, or to get in a good workout, you have everything you need right at your fingertips.
International Championships
Dubai is one of the world’s major golfing destinations for sporting professionals. One of the most significant events in the city’s golf season is the DP World Tour Championship, which is part of the last leg of the European Tour and is hosted every winter on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. You get an entire weekend of fantastic golf, along with dining and entertainment options located around the course. Other key events include the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Omega Dubai Ladies Classic, the Dubai Open, and a variety of local tournaments.
An Experience That’s Above Par
Golf plays a major role in the history of Dubai and continues to be an integral part of the city’s future given its prime position at the centre of so many residential communities. It doesn’t matter how good your game is, the city has plenty to offer for an incredible golfing experience, where playing on the links is only half the fun.
