Golf in Dubai is one of the most prestigious and luxurious golfing experiences you can get. With as many as fourteen golf courses in Dubai – including the Emirates Golf Club and the Jumeirah Estates course at which two prestigious professional events are held each year – and a spread of high-quality accommodation options, and the beautiful climate, golfers are sure to have a memorable experience here.
This guide takes you through the logistics of Dubai, from traveling there to a broad review of the golf offerings. We’ve even compiled a list of the top golf courses in the city to inspire the start of your journey.
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Getting to Dubai
Dubai is easily accessible from most UK airports. There are direct flights from various airports with Emirates, British Airways, Royal Brunei, and Virgin. Cheaper flights can be found with airlines that have a plane change or short transit in Europe or elsewhere such as KLM or Air France which would mean a plane change in either Amsterdam or Paris, but their advantage is you can take a connecting flight from most UK airports near where you live.
The flight time for a direct flight from London to Dubai takes about seven hours and the fastest time for a connecting flight is about three hours.
Golf In Dubai
The European Tour holds its annual end-of-season event at the Jumeirah Golf Estates course which has greatly increased the profile of Dubai as a golfing destination. The Emirates Golf Club has hosted the Omega Desert Classic since 1989 and has a roll call of winners that includes the cream of European golf.
The Emirates has another course now named the Faldo after the redesign by Sir Nick that is well worth playing and it’s a real challenge to avoid the spectacular bunkering and the 14 lakes that can ruin any scorecard. There is also a second course at the Jumeirah called the Fire Course which is a links-style design by Greg Norman and many locals prefer to play that course rather than the better-known Earth course.
Although these are two of the more recognisable golf complexes in Dubai they are by no means the only ones to play. The Dubai Creek course is close to both the Airport and the City Centre and having opened in 1993 it is one of the most well-established courses in the region. When you then consider that there are other courses designed by Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els, Ian Baker Finch and Gary Player that we haven’t mentioned you can see why Dubai has become one of the world’s great golfing destinations.
Accommodation in Dubai
If the golf courses are outstanding, then many of the Hotels have achieved almost legendary status with the iconic Burj al Arab probably one of the most famous hotels in the world. It is certainly at the top end of the scale in terms of quality and cost but there are many more luxury hotels at alternative rates that will more than satisfy the most discerning traveller.
Apart from the golf and the Hotels Dubai offers a rich cultural history to explore as well as being famous for shopping, beaches and adventure holidays it is now rightly regarded as one of the World’s premier vacation spots.
The Top 10 Golf Courses In Dubai
1. The Emirates Golf Club – Majilis Course
2. Jumeirah Golf Estate – Earth Course
4. Jumeirah Golf Estate – Fire Course
5. The Address Montgomerie Golf Course
6. The Emirates Golf Club – Faldo Course
8. The Els Club
Other Things to Do In Dubai
Dubai is famous for luxury shopping with numerous malls such as The Dubai Mall in downtown Dubai which as well as a Bloomingdale’s and designer department store Fashion Avenue, has an Olympic size ice rink and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
In most districts, you’ll find a mall including Dubai Creek, Jumeirah, and Al Barsha so no matter where you stay, you’ll only be a short ride away from shopping heaven!
For those looking for something more cultural you won’t be disappointed to check out the incredible Burj Khalifa which is an architectural masterpiece and the tallest building in the world. Equally, the Burj Al Arab which is a stunning example of luxury. It would be a shame to miss out on a Desert safari adventure in a 4 X 4 vehicle or on a camel – there are plenty of day trips with various companies that can be arranged locally.
There are numerous waterparks such as Aquaventure Waterpark on the iconic Palm and enough sightseeing opportunities to fill up any spare time you have between rounds.
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