Dubai is fast becoming one of the top destinations in the world for golf as the city is home to several unique championship courses. Offering a wide selection of golf courses ideal for the novice as well as the seasoned professional, golf players from across the globe visit this fast paced cosmopolitan city which is now identified as a golfers’ paradise.
The beginning of Dubai’s role as a golfing destination sprang into motion with the opening of the Emirates Golf Club. This lush green golf course stands out like an emerald against the Middle Eastern deserts and is recognized as one of the top golf courses in the world. The club is the only golf destination in Dubai that is home to two 18 hole courses. The club also hosts the world renowned Dubai Ladies Masters and the Dubai Desert Classic which is part of the PGA European Tour, attracting top golf players from around the world.
Another must visit golf course in Dubai is the championship golf course situated at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. The green carpet of the golf course here lies against the backdrop of the city’s high rise buildings and sky scrapers, and is a challenging course to play for the amateur and professional alike.
Apart from these 2 major golfing venues, Dubai is also home to many other attractive golf courses such as the Nad Al Sheba Club, the Al Badia Golf Resort and the Arabian Ranches Desert Course. The Nad Al Sheba Club houses Middle East’s only floodlit championship golf course. The Al Badia Golf Resort is noteworthy for its extensive use of lakes as part of the course. The Arabian Ranches Desert Course is a real challenge for even the most seasoned golfer, as the course comprises of the area’s natural terrain unlike typical golf courses.
Tourists visiting Dubai to sample golfing in the city’s unique terrains, and requires luxury accommodation in Dubai should consider the Raffles Dubai, UAE. This elegant lifestyle Dubai luxury hotel stands like a majestic pyramid in the heart of the city, and is famous for its warm Arabian hospitality.
