Top Golf Courses in Dubai for Luxury Living and Leisure

Dubai is home to a vast demographic catering to individuals from across the globe. This contemporary modern offers a grand suite of delightful activities to keep its growing population happily entertained with luxury and comfort at its core. A vast majority of these popular luxury-end activities include yachting, sailing, skydiving, golfing, horse riding, and racing.

In particular, golfing has become one of the most thriving luxury leisure activities among Dubai residents, expats, and visitors. So much so that most of the new developing districts often come with an exclusive, handsome, and well-maintained golf course. Let’s explore some of the top golf courses in Dubai.

Dubai Hills Golf Club

Located in the high-luxury community of Dubai Hills, the Dubai Hills Golf Club meets the neighbourhood's demand for top-tier amenities. This iconic golfing destination offers a unique golfing experience with its 18-hole par-72 championship golf course designed by European Golf Design and managed by Troon Golf.

The expansive golf course is surrounded by serene, lush, and vast green landscaping, creating the ideal location for players to relax, unwind, and tee off against a striking view of the stunning Downtown Dubai skyline. The club’s limited social membership comes with an elite clientele, giving the club greater exclusivity.

The club has also taken a sustainability pledge, highlighting its dedication and commitment towards becoming GEO certified and running all aspects of becoming a sustainable golf club smoothly. The club also features a fully floodlit driving range, ideal for golfing after dark, with premium practice facilities to master any stroke.

Emirates Golf Club

The Emirates Golf Club lives up to its title. Emirates always goes the extra mile to delight and satisfy its customers, and the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai is no different. For one, the Club offers more than just gold courses. Members gain access to the club’s exclusive spa, several fine dining options and restaurants, and, of course, the multiple golf courses.

To highlight, the leisure complex offers multiple golf courses, making it one of the most established and famous golf clubs in the Middle East. Members can choose and explore the many golf courses within the club, including the Majlis Course, the Faldo Course, the Par 3 Academy Course, or the Trackman Range.

Interested members can even join the Peter Cowen Academy and partake in group programs or junior development programs to improve their skills. Established in 1988, the Emirates Golf Club became the first golf club in the Middle East, bringing with it a prestige that no other golf club can compare to.

Trump International Golf Club

Located in one of Dubai’s most coveted luxury residential districts, DAMAC Hills, is the Trump International Golf Club. Owned by Donald Trump, this golf club was designed by Gil Hanse and inaugurated in 2017 by Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. The course covers an area of over 6,500 m by 65 m.

Developed to offer a top-tier luxury golf lifestyle experience, this golf club provides membership opportunities for the entire family to enjoy. Besides the 18-hole championship standard golf course, the club also offers a state-of-the-art golf academy, an immaculate 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, an infinity swimming pool, and world-class cuisine options.

The Trump International Golf Club in Dubai has earned the title of the world’s best PAR 3 golf course and the UAE’s best golf course by the World Golf Awards. This not only solidifies the club’s prestige, but also sheds light on the growing expectations of the Dubai population and the high standards at which Dubai develops its city.

Montgomerie Golf Club

Set in the heart of the prestigious residential district of Emirates Hills lies the Montogomerie Golf Club. This club was designed in collaboration between golfing great Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead.

Developed in a links-land style oasis with over 200 acres, this club features 14 lakes and 81 bunkers, which will challenge players of all levels. The club offers top-tier practice facilities, including a few latest additions to better train and challenge players.

Memberships are available in set packages for all interested parties. The club also offers an exclusive academy set to turn amateurs into experienced players under the guidance of PGA-qualified coaches.

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Nestled within the peaceful and tranquil residential community of Arabian Ranches is the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. This premier golfing club offers ideal golfing opportunities for amateur, passionate enthusiasts to skilled professionals.

As part of the esteemed Emaar Leisure Group, managed by Emaar Hospitality, the club sets a higher standard to meet the evolving demands of a more prestigious demographic. The club offers world-class facilities, including an academy and exclusive dining options.

The Golf Club features an 18-hole championship set against the backdrop of abundant greenery and sweeping desert vistas, offering a unique desert-style championship course. Explore the club's cohesive membership packages and consider it a spectacular venue for elegant events.

Jumeirah Golf Club

The Jumeirah Golf Club is one of two golf courses located in the top golfing residential district in Dubai, known as Jumeirah Golf Estates. As one of the most prestigious communities in Dubai, it comes as no surprise that some of the most promising golf courses are located here.

This club offers two unique golf courses called the Earth Course and the Fire Course. Both courses are designed by Greg Norman, offering world-class facilities with their meticulously manicured fairways, challenging water hazards, and striking white bunkers.

Inspired by Europe's and North America's great parkland courses, this club covers almost 65 m, consisting of an 18-hole par 72 course. Along with an academy, the club is also recognized for hosting the final event of the prestigious DP World Tour Championship.

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Established in 1993, the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club carries the prestige and honor of being Dubai’s second oldest course. It was also the club that had the pleasure of hosting the first-ever golf Academy in the Middle East.

A part of the Dubai Creek Resort, this club promises pristine conditions for all its members and guests. Ensuring that its 18-hole par 71 course, the club brings a thrilling aspect via enduring challenges for golfers of all skill levels.

Residents can visit this premier golf destination or choose to become members to join classes, participate in tournaments, and gain access to explore the club’s sail-shaped clubhouse. This destination brings a symbiotic balance between beauty, challenge, and tradition.

An Abundance of Options for Future Aces

Dubai is always geared towards delighting its residents and visitors, and building globally recognized golf courses meets that purpose. With an abundance of options at one’s disposal, golfing enthusiasts and professionals will never lose their skills in Dubai. There’s nowhere else to go but up. Sharpen your golfing skills today and earn that ‘Ace’ title at every golf club.

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