With its year-round sunshine, world-class course design and a skyline that rivals any in the world, Dubai is quickly becoming a bucket-list destination for golfers seeking more than just great fairways. Beyond the desert dunes, Dubai offers lush, tournament-level greens crafted by legends like Ernie Els, Greg Norman and Colin Montgomerie, and championship experiences that combine luxury, challenge and unforgettable views.
Whether it’s teeing off at sunrise with the Burj Khalifa in view or watching the world’s top players at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai blends sport and spectacle like nowhere else.
A few must-play courses:
- Emirates Golf Club – Majlis Course: Home of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and the Middle East’s first grass course, with palm-lined fairways and iconic skyline views
- Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth & Fire Courses: Designed by Greg Norman, the Earth Course hosts the season-ending DP World Tour Championship
- The Els Club: A desert-links style course by Ernie Els, consistently ranked among the top in the region
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club: Nestled along the water, this course offers parkland-style play with unforgettable 18th-hole views
- The Address Montgomerie Dubai: A resort-style experience with Scottish links-style influences designed by Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead
For golfers looking to combine a premier golf experience with five-star luxury, desert adventure and fine dining, Dubai is hard to beat.
