Golfing in Dubai

Golfing in Dubai is somewhat on its way into becoming another trend, much the same as what the shopping experience in Dubai is. With a number of golf clubs boasting challenging golf courses, which are also reasonably basic enough, to suit the standards of professional and weekend golfers alike, golfing in Dubai is ideal for all, welcoming golfing superstars, and superstars in-the-making alike.

Golfing in Dubai is brought up to higher levels as a number of golf courses can be found, among the most famous of which would be the Emirates Golf Club.

The established Dessert Classic of the European PGA Tour holds the event in the Emirates Golf Club, which has been described to be an oasis of greens. It has been voted number one by The Dessert Classic competitors, with justly earned reasons.

It would not come as a surprise if Tiger Woods and so with the other prominent golfers of international acclaim will fall in love with the high-end golf courses in Dubai. Both the locals and visitors too have made these golf courses as the relaxation destination.

Rightly so, Dubai can boast of golf courses that have truly achieved international status. They are equipped with only the best and high quality facilities that are at par with those golf courses all over the world. Tourists and expats need not go far because the ones that they are looking for might just have been within their reach.

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

This golf club was previously known as The Desert Course, perhaps owing to the fact that it is designed following the desert concept. Arabian Ranch is the product of the creative imagination of a world-class golf course creator Ian Baker-Finch together with another world-famous company---Nicklaus Design.

Arabian Ranch has its Colonial Spanish-inspired Clubhouse to boot. It has a restaurant a bar, catering to a wider range of clients that must have come from the four corners of the world. Golfers and onlookers can enjoy the panoramic and spectacular sceneries nearby the 9^th  and 18^th holes when they are quietly seated at the terrace while enjoying their choice of drinks. Guests are served with a list of international cuisines in anticipation to the different cuisines that the guests have been accustomed to.

This golf course welcomes guests round the clock seven days a week. Golfers who are planning to try the challenging greens of the Arabian Ranch are advised to make early reservation to enjoy the best rates in stored for them.

Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

Considered as the emirate’s second golf course of international standards, it is nestled in an 80-hectare property intended only for leisure and recreation. It is also proud of its 115-berth marina, which is perfect for the water lovers. What more, the facility is pretty accessible to the Dubai International Airport and the city center. The architectural design of the clubhouse is always mistaken as that of the Opera House in Sydney, Australia.

The golf course has 18 holes with par 72 courses that are spread across the incredible 6,839 yards. It has three decorative lakes and another three seawater barrier that makes golfing all the more challenging.

Likewise Dubai Creek Golf is also equipped with state-of-the-art restaurants, bars, and function rooms that are overlooking not only the ninth hole but the eighteenth hole as well. Enjoying a relaxing moment at the clubhouse can also be the perfect moment to try the delectable cuisine that is carefully selected for the discriminating taste of the guests.

Golfers both newbies and the pros can enjoy the pay-as-you-play package which will definitely give the players their money’s worth. However all players are expected to have at least 28 or less handicap for men while not more than 45 for women. Interestingly enough this golf course is spikeless.

Dubai  Country Club 

With the increasing innovation happening in Dubai along with its continued modernization in almost all aspect of Dubai way of life, it has managed to retain its long held traditions and culture. Dubai denizens must have an affinity to that is something old. One of the clear examples is the preservation of the emirate’s oldest golf course.

Perhaps it is only in Dubai Country Club that golfers get to try playing in the sand. This could be more challenging for golfers as they try their skills not on the greens but on the sand, which in this case the browns. Though the 18 holes only have par 71, nevertheless just the thought of seeing the ball rolling in the browns is but one difficult act that every golfer must try while in Dubai.