Golf courses in Dubai – list of locations

Dubai is home to some of the best golf courses in the world. Enthusiasts of the sport have been able to admire Dubai's top golfers at major tournaments for several decades, as well as scoring holes themselves at one of the city's facilities. Discover the best golf courses in Dubai.

Golf in Dubai

Golf is one of the most popular sports in Dubai. Top-ranking tournaments are organised here, as well as foreign tours from golf travel agencies. The locals love the sport. The golf courses in Dubai are varied and provide a variety of experiences. Players can play on classic courses, desert, beach or parkland facilities. On the world stage, Dubai is renowned for having one of the best services on golf courses. Everything for the player to feel like a king - this is the rule at Dubai's facilities.

Where to play golf in Dubai? List of places

Golf as an attraction in Dubai can be a great enhancement to your holiday. Check out the best golf courses for tourists and professionals in Dubai:

• Emirates Golf Club
  
  Emirates Golf Club is the most prestigious golf course in Dubai. It hosts the Dubai Desert Classic, which is one of the events organised as part of the European Tour tournament. The facility has holes divided: for professionals and pros. One of the courses, the Faldo Course is the only one in the Middle East region to have full lighting and allows golf matches to be played after dark. This is ideal for hot summer nights.
   
• Dubai Hills Golf Club
  
  Built from the ground up in the desert, Dubai Hills Golf Club is the newest golf course in Dubai. The hilly, green terrain guarantees unique views of Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa as you play. The resort is renowned for its good training facilities for golf beginners.
   
• Trump International Golf Club, Dubaj
  
  Trump International Golf Club is located in the luxurious DAMAC Hills resort complex. Its architect is Gil Hanse, creator of the facilities for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The golf courses with Trump's name on them are meant to resemble the grounds where athletes competed at the Olympics.
   
• Els Club
  
  This golf course bears the name of the famous Ernie Els, a South African golfer ranked among the world's best since the 1990s. During its construction, Els was inspired by classic British developments and created a British-American blend on desert Emirati soil. This golf course challenges even the best players.
   
• Jumeirah Golf Estates
  
  Jumeirah Golf Estates is the home of the DP World Tour Championship and combines two unique. 18-hole golf courses: the Earth golf course is modelled on classic parkland facilities from Europe and North America, and the Fire golf course is a typical sandy links-type course.
   
• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
  
  Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is over 6,400 metres of evenly trimmed lawns and alleys, with an ornament of coconut trees and an obstacle of water and gravel traps. The course is located on Dubai Creek, close to Dubai International Airport. With a record of 61, it challenges not only amateur golfers, but also professionals and elite players.

Sports leisure in Dubai does not have to end with just golf. The city has a lot to offer, especially in terms of service and dining. After a successful round of golf, it's worth heading to one of the list of Dubai's best rooftop venues.

Golf in Dubai prices and fees

Golf course prices in Dubai vary and depend on the standard of the golf course, the season and the amount of additional fees. In addition to the price for a single game at your chosen 18-hole course, sometimes you will also have to pay a fee for golf cart hire or other additional services, such as a service charge or outfit hire. An example of the price for green fees on an 18-hole course at Emirates Golf Club is AED 995 during peak season (October to April). In the low season, fees can drop by up to half. The less prestigious the golf course, the lower the price will be.

Golf tournaments in Dubai

Dubai hosts a lot of golf tournaments. We can divide them into professional, semi-amateur and amateur tournaments. Two tournaments are of international stature and highest prestige:

• Dubai Desert Classic
  
  A golf tournament on the European Tour, held in Dubai since 1989, played on the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club (except in 1999 and 2000, the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club course).
   
• DP World Tour Championship
  
  A golf tournament on the European Tour, held since 2009 in Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates courses. One of the winners of the tournament was the legendary Rory McIlroy.

Golf in Dubai for beginners

Are there golf courses available for beginners in Dubai? Yes, golf in Dubai can be enjoyed even by beginners. The major golf courses have special courses for beginners. Some of them offer holes of lesser difficulty. You can buy golf lessons or try your hand at the world's most gentlemanly sport yourself. The golf instructors in Dubai are world-class and will certainly show you the magic of the sport.

Golf clubs in Dubai

In Dubai, golf courses have their own clubs, allowing unlimited play throughout the year. Each golf club member must pay a membership fee. For example, the price of an annual membership at the Emirates Golf Club can exceed AED 100,000! However, this is no ordinary fee. It is unlimited access to world-class golf courses with full amenities, entry to the latest fitness centres, dining venues and industry events. Dubai's golf scene is diverse and provides options for high and low budgets. If you don't want to spend over a hundred thousand dirhams, rest assured you can find golf courses in Dubai with a significantly lower membership fee.

Dubai golf course booking policy

Where can I book a tee time in Dubai? Booking golf courses in Dubai can be done in several ways. You can do it online, by turning up at the golf course in person, by booking by phone or (in some hotels) by asking the hotel staff to book a golf course for you for a set time. The availability of golf courses in the UAE is huge, so you can also play golf in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ras Al-Khaimah.

Questions and answers (FAQ)

1. What are the best golf courses in Dubai?

Dubai is famous for its excellent golf courses. There is something for amateurs of the sport as well as professionals. The best golf courses are the Emirates Golf Club (the most prestigious golf course in Dubai), Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.

2. What are the prices of playing golf courses in Dubai?

Prices for playing golf in Dubai vary depending on the golf course and the season. On smaller golf courses, you can score 9 holes from AED 250 upwards. The price for an 18-hole course in season at Emirates Golf Club is AED 995.

3. Are there golf tournaments organized in Dubai?

There are several prestigious golf tournaments organised in Dubai. The most important are the Dubai Desert Classic, held on the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club, and the DP World Tour Championship, held on the Jumeirah Golf Estates courses.

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