{"id":28767,"date":"2025-02-08T17:15:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T17:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/?p=28767"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:37:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:37:18","slug":"dazzling-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfnews.co.uk\/golf-travel\/dazzling-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"DAZZLING DUBAI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nick Bayly escapes the dreary depths of an English winter to enjoy the highly rated golf courses, top-class tournament action, and five-star hospitality on offer in Dubai, where the sun always shines and you\u2019re only a few minutes away from your next Michelin-stared meal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai, the dazzling metropolis of the United Arab Emirates, is a world-class holiday destination that blends modern luxury with rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Known for its record-breaking skyscrapers, extravagant shopping malls, and golden desert landscapes, Dubai offers an unparalleled travel experience for every kind of visitor.<\/p>\n

Golf\u2019s growth in Dubai over the last 30-odd years has mirrored that of the expat community, which currently represents around 88 per cent of the total population of nine million.<\/p>\n

Many of the UAE\u2019s 22 golf clubs, 14 of which are in Dubai itself, survive for most of the year on a steady supply of expat golfers and corporate outings mixed in with a few local members, but they now enjoy a significant boost from travelling golfers, especially during Northern Europe\u2019s winter months.<\/p>\n

Those coming from that part of the world can jump of a plane and be playing tour-standard golf under cloudless skies just seven or eight hours later, depending on the speed of the airport transfer.<\/p>\n

Last year saw over 23 million tourists visit the city, which goes a long way to explaining why you need to book your tee times, hotel rooms and restaurants well in advance to avoid disappointment, especially from late November through to early March, when the temperature hovers around 25\u00b0c and is ideal for golf at any time of the day.<\/p>\n

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Dubai Creek is one of 14 golf courses that can be found within Dubai’s fast expanding city limits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Dubai is very popular with Tour pros due to its location at the point where east meets west, and its superb playing and practice facilities, there is no shortage of amateur golfers looking to sample the Dubai golfing experience for themselves.<\/p>\n

And there is no shortage of places to do it, with the city limits offering more than dozen courses, including old favourites such as the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club, to the stunning 18 holes on offer at Dubai Creek, and relative newer kids on the block such as the Montgomerie Course at Emirates Hills, The Els Club, and the two most recent openings, Trump International and Dubai Hills.<\/p>\n

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Action from the 2024 DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeriah Golf Estates, where world No.2 Rory McIlroy reigned supreme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

WATCHING THE STARS ON SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

My short trip to the city last November coincided with the staging of the DP World Tour Championship, the final event of the Europe\u2019s top tier schedule. So, while Jumeriah Golf Estates\u2019 two superb courses, Earth and Fire, were off-limits from a playing perspective that week, for our first day in the city we were treated to ringside seats in the DP World Tour\u2019s hospitality suite alongside the 18th green from which we were able to watch the players in action during the third round.<\/p>\n

With packed galleries \u2013 especially for those following eventual winner Rory McIlroy\u2019s every move \u2013 there was a superb atmosphere, with fans lining every tee, fairway and green to catch a glimpse of their hero in action on the Earth Course, which is undoubtedly one of the most challenging layouts in Dubai.<\/p>\n

The Earth provides a truly fitting canvas for the denouement to the European season, with the Greg Norman-designed layout featuring 102 bunkers, 20 lakes and treacherously sloped greens.<\/p>\n

The final four holes measure over a mile long, while the 651-yard 18th, whose fairway is split by a rock-lined stream, always provides a stunning climax to the tournament.<\/p>\n

With the course having grown in nicely since its opening in 2009, and mature vegetation softening its visual appeal, the Earth course is impossible to fault in terms of its presentation and conditioning, although hole-for-hole it lacks a bit of the \u2018wow\u2019 factor of other courses in the city, with a succession of manicured tees, fairways and greens that are in danger of blending into each other after a while.<\/p>\n

That said, if you make a birdie at the last, all will be forgiven, and you\u2019ll have stories of how you \u2018conquered the earth\u2019 to tell your friends for many years to come.<\/p>\n

FOLLOWING IN FALDO\u2019S FOOTSTEPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following day we were able to play golf, rather than watch it, and there are few more impressive clubs at which to do it in Dubai than the Emirates Golf Club, which is widely regarded as the \u2018grandaddy\u2019 of golf in this part of world, having been one of the first grass courses to open in the Middle East back in 1988.<\/p>\n

Within just eight months of opening, the club\u2019s Majlis Course had been chosen to host a glitzy new tournament, the Dubai Desert Classic, which has gone on to become a mainstay of the European circuit\u2019s schedule over the last 35 years, with its traditional Arabic coffee pot being one of the most prized trophies in the schedule \u2013 along with a hefty first prize of $1.5m.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s renewal, which was held in mid-January, was won by Tyrrell Hatton, with the Englishman ruffling a few feathers following his move to LIV Golf shortly after taking part in this tournament last year.<\/p>\n

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The Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club is fully floodlit, making it ideal for playing in the cooler evening temperatures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the Majlis was a green oasis in the desert back in 1988, the course is now surrounded by towering office blocks and luxury hotels, while single lane dirt tracks have been transformed into six-lane superhighways stifled by traffic.<\/p>\n

And where once golfers had to rely on the yardage book and a local caddy\u2019s knowledge to give them an indication of where to hit the ball, they can now pick out the window of some luxury penthouse suite from which to take their lines into greens.<\/p>\n

With tees from 7,300 yards to 6,300, it\u2019s vital to play off handicap-appropriate tees if you\u2019re not to get into cricket score territory here. In terms of holes to look out for, the three-hole run from the 7th is superb. Seven is a lovely par 3 over water before the famous drive on 8 which, even if you successfully navigate the desert, leaves to with a tough uphill shot to an undulating green.<\/p>\n

The 9th is a par 4 which plays tough even the best drive leaves a nerve-jangling approach over water. The back nine ramps up the challenge, and the last two holes are particularly notable – the almost reachable par-4 17th, and the par-4 18th, which, like the 9th, requires an approach over water – whether for your second or third.<\/p>\n

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The Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Emirates boasts not one, but two courses, with the Faldo Course \u2013 which first opened in 1996 as the Wadi course \u2013 having the distinction of being the only 18-hole course in the region to be fully floodlit, which makes for a fun game when the sun finally sets.<\/p>\n

Our round was played in the sunshine for the front nine and darkness for the back, providing a superb contrast. Redesigned in 2005 by six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo, the par-72 layout combines a stunning visual design with the nuances and challenges of any championship course in just the right measure, providing visitors an exceptionally enjoyable golfing experience.<\/p>\n

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The JA Resort boasts a delightful 9-hole course, two hotels and a private beach with a marina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The second, and sadly, the final round of our trip, saw our group make the 30-mile journey along the coast to the JA Resort<\/strong><\/a>, where a 9-hole course provides a small part of this family-friendly resort, which boasts its own marina and two luxury hotels.<\/p>\n

The course can be played as an 18-holer, as there are a variety of teeing options to provide different hole perspectives, but nine is perfectly adequate if you have other plans for the rest of the day. The course boasts a mixed bag of generous and some less generous fairways, some of which are tree-lined, while there is plenty of water to negotiate.<\/p>\n

Opening and closing with challenging par fives, the risk-reward short par four 5th is widely regarded as the course\u2019s signature hole here, though the tough, 431-yard par four that precedes it, with its narrow playing corridor leading past a saltwater lake to the green, is another title contender for best hole on the card.<\/p>\n

Kept in decent nick and boasting a keenly priced green fee \u2013 by Dubai standards \u2013 JA is a fun course to play and its two luxury hotels make it an ideal holiday golf venue away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown area.<\/p>\n

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The impressive lobby at the 25hour Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The spacious rooms at the 25hour Hotel are offered in a range of styles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LUXURY LODGINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai boasts a vast array of luxury accommodation options, including the iconic 7-star Burj Al Arab, and the wonder of the world that is Atlantis The Palm. Our trip included a four-night stay at 25hours One Central<\/a>, a five-star, boutique-style hotel that prides itself on being slightly more bohemian than your traditional chain operation.<\/p>\n

Located in Dubai\u2019s business district, and directly opposite the eye-catching structure that is home to the Museum of the Future, 25hours’ 434 rooms and suites are offered in a wide choice of different rooms styles and sizes, with themes including \u2018Farmstay\u2019 and \u2018Artist Village\u2019.<\/p>\n

Its quirky vibe certainly offers a refreshing alternative to the corporate blandness that can dominate many upmarket hotels, and with a choice of five on-site restaurants, including the Indian-inspired Tandoor Tina<\/a>, a state-of-the-art spa, a nightclub\/bar and a rooftop swimming pool, 25hours proved the perfect place to relax between rounds of golf and sightseeing.<\/p>\n

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The 25hours Hotel overlooks the eye-catching structure of the Museum of the Future<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

OFF-COURSE ATTRACTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Away from those evergreen fairways, Dubai presents a heady mix of Middle Eastern and Western off-course attractions, from its glittering shopping malls packed with luxury brands, to ski slopes, to Legoland, IMG\u2019s World of Adventures (the world\u2019s largest indoor theme park), and the aforementioned Museum of the Future<\/strong><\/a>, which showcases technological development and innovation, especially in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

Those with shopaholic tendencies can get their retail fix in the Dubai Mall<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest \u2018shopping, entertainment and leisure\u2019 destination. A temple to different ways of parting you from large amounts of cash, the mall boasts over 1,200 shops, including two department stores stocking all the latest luxury and fashion brands. There are also a wide range of leisure attractions for families, including a multi-screen cinema, an aquarium, an ice rink and a vast children\u2019s play zone.<\/p>\n

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Bartering over the price of jewellery in the Gold Souk is an art form in itself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dubai\u2019s Gold Souk<\/strong> is an altogether more glittering attraction that draws visitors from around the world. Located in the heart of Deira, this traditional marketplace is renowned for its extensive selection of gold, silver, and precious gemstones.<\/p>\n

With over 300 retailers, the souk offers everything from intricate necklaces to custom-made jewellery, catering to both serious buyers and casual tourists.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Dubai\u2019s tax-free status and strict government regulations ensuring authenticity, shoppers can find high-quality gold at lower prices than in many other countries.<\/p>\n

The market operates on a transparent pricing system, where gold prices are based on daily international rates, and bargaining is encouraged, making the shopping experience both exciting and rewarding.<\/p>\n

This was certainly the case for one member of our group who spent a tense hour negotiating in one shop over the price of an engagement ring and thanks to one of our party being able to speak Arabic, he came away with a good deal and hopefully a happy bride-to-be.<\/p>\n

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The are countless stalls selling spices, dried herbs and flowers in the souk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beyond the shopping, the souk also offers a glimpse into Dubai\u2019s rich cultural heritage, with its narrow alleys, traditional wooden archways, and the scent of exotic spices in the air creating an enchanting atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Of course, like any street market, there is some pressure selling, but a smile and a simple raising of the hand is usually enough to ward off unwanted attention from the smoothest of silver-tongued salesmen.<\/p>\n

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Chartering a boat is a great way to see the sheer scale of Dubai’s development<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The 920-feet tall Burj Al Arab, a luxury hotel which was built almost 30 years ago, has become synonymous with Dubai’s towering ambitions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Competing for your visual attention, as well as your custom, is the 828-metre Burj Khalifa<\/strong>, the world\u2019s tallest building, which dominates the city\u2019s skyline and whose observation deck on the 148th floor \u2013 which is only two-thirds of the way up \u2013 is a must-visit to get an idea of the extent of Dubai\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

It also features the world’s fastest lifts \u2013 elevators, if you prefer \u2013 although thankfully it\u2019s not one of those scary external glass-floored ones.<\/p>\n

Visitors looking to escape the bright lights of the city should take a trip on the creek in a traditional wooden Arab dhow or, as we did, hire a luxury private yacht that provided an extremely comfortable oceanside view of Dubai\u2019s impressive skyline. The the Marina has a huge selection of boats to choose from and can be hired out for short two-hour cruises, all-day excursions and Corporate events<\/a> with food and drink included.<\/p>\n

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Escape the bright lights of the city with a sunset camel ride in the dunes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Those seeking a little more adventure should head out to the desert, where a night or two spent camping under the stars in Bedouin tents, or a sunset safari in a 4×4, provides an opportunity to take in the majesty of the dunes as the sun dropped below the horizon. You should also not miss the chance to hop on a camel and enjoy a gentle, if somewhat ungainly, stroll across the sands.<\/p>\n

FOOD FOR THOUGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai\u2019s food and restaurant scene is as diverse and luxurious as the city itself, offering a blend of global cuisines, high-end fine dining, and authentic street food experiences. Whether you\u2019re looking for Michelin-starred restaurants, local Emirati flavors, or hidden gems, Dubai has something for every palate.<\/p>\n

One of the defining characteristics of Dubai\u2019s food culture is its international appeal. The city is home to outposts overseen by countless Michelin-starred chefs and world-renowned restaurant brands, including Nobu, Zuma, and Gordon Ramsay\u2019s Bread Street Kitchen. Luxury dining spots often feature breathtaking views, such as Pierchic\u2019s overwater setting or At.mosphere<\/a> at the Burj Khalifa, the world\u2019s highest restaurant.<\/p>\n

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At.mosphere, which is located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Kalifa, is the world’s highest restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For those seeking traditional Emirati cuisine, restaurants like Al Fanar and Arabian Tea House serve dishes such as machboos (spiced rice with meat) and luqaimat (Middle Eastern-style doughnut balls). The city\u2019s vibrant souks and street food markets also offer shawarma, falafel, and kebabs, giving visitors a taste of Middle Eastern flavours.<\/p>\n

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The Time Out Market is a popular spot with tourists and expats in Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dubai\u2019s multicultural population means you can find an array of culinary cultures, with Indian, Pakistani, Lebanese, Japanese, Korean and Italian eateries catering to different tastes and budgets. From high-end sushi bars to authentic South Asian spots, the variety is impressive.<\/p>\n

Our group enjoyed a particularly enjoyable meal at the kitschly-named Hoe Lee Kow<\/a>, a South Korean restaurant located next to the Dubai Hills Mall which specialises in serving modern twists on Korean classics. Many of the dishes – most of which are small plates \u2013 are brought out on charcoal grills, although you don’t have to cook the meat yourself as is the case at Korean BBQ joints. With friendly staff who are happy to talk you through the menu if you don’t know your bibimbap from your from your bulgogi, and very reasonably priced, HLK is well worth a visit if you’re in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

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A selection of dishes that are on offer at Hoe Lee Kow, a South Korean restaurant located in Dubai Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you’d expect, Dubai is never slow to embrace the latest global food trends, with the city seeing a rise in vegan, organic, and farm-to-table dining experiences, while extravagant bottomless brunches are still very much a thing here.<\/p>\n

Restaurants like Wild & The Moon and SEVA Table cater to health-conscious diners looking for plant-based options, while food trucks pop-up dining concepts and food markets<\/a>, where you can sample food from a range of restaurants under the one roof, add a more casual touch to the food scene here.<\/p>\n

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Golfers are spoilt for choice when it comes to championship courses in Dubai, many of which are located in the heart of the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PLAN YOUR DUBAI GOLF TRIP <\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information about planning a trip to Dubai, including things to do, places to visit, a diary of upcoming sporting and cultural events, and details of how to book a range of bucket-list experiences, check out www.visitdubai.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To find out green fee rates, book tee times, and discover the latest golf holiday packages to Dubai, visit www.dubaigolf.com<\/a> or www.viyagolfholidays.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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