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When the Emirates Golf Club was established in 1988, it was the first all-grass championship course in the Gulf region, and was dubbed ‘the desert miracle'. Since then, the Emirates has been at the forefront as Dubai has flourished as a golf destination, and is home to two outstanding championship courses and a 9 hole par 3 course.

The Majlis Course is the headline act in the UAE, boasting breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline. This epic course hosts one of the most prestigious events on the European Tour; the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The event attracts some of the biggest names in golf, having been won by Tiger, McIlroy, and Seve, with our own Chief Holiday Officer, Lee Westwood, being a regular contender.

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Golf Courses at Emirates Golf Club

Majlis Course

The Majlis is the Emirates' original layout, but it remains one of the most challenging in the region, and hosts the world's best professionals for the Dubai Desert Classic every year. The idyllic holes created by designer Karl Litten are carved into the great swathes of sandy wasteland, and combine to produce a 7,185 yard championship course of the finest standard and the most dramatic character.

What the pro's say: 

"I always enjoy spending time at the club whether it's during the Dubai Desert Classic or when I'm holidaying with my family in Dubai.  My greatest memory of the Emirates Golf Club was in 2001 when I won the Dubai Desert Classic playing alongside Tiger.  I look forward to returning soon." – Thomas Bjorn

"It's incredible. When I first played here in 1989, the Emirates Golf Club was right out in the desert and now - as you see with the skyscrapers all around it - it's right in the middle of town.” – Barry Lane

Signature hole- No. 8 (Majlis Course)

Par 4, 459 yards (Black), SI 3

The spectacular 8th hole at the Majilis Course is a real favourite amongst many of the pros. In fact, so much so that Justin Rose considers it to be in his top 9 holes in the world. At stroke index 3, the hole is challenging and plays long due to its dogleg right and uphill fairway.

From the tee, the golfer is greeted with the magnificent view of skyscrapers ahead, and these can be used as a reference to the line of the tee shot. The green is both small and fairly undulating, and combined with a long yardage, this makes for a tough approach shot. A great hole, with little margin for error and requiring a solid drive to allow yourself to make the green in regulation!

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Karl Litten
Opened for play 1988
Previously hosted Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Ladies Masters

Tees

Black 7,293 yards SSS 75.3
Blue 6,896 yards SSS 73.6
White 6,532 yards SSS 71.9
Red 5,568 yards SSS 73

Faldo Course

Since Nick Faldo completed his comprehensive refurbishment, the Faldo course has deservedly stood side by side with the more prestigious Majlis layout. Now stretched to a wearying 7,328 yards, the Faldo challenges both ball striking and creativity. The putting surfaces are extremely challenging, while the ever-present expanses of water can quickly upend your scorecard.

Always in terrific condition, the Faldo is now well worth playing during your trip to the awesome Emirates Club especially now you can play this course at night!

The impressive clubhouse at the Emirates is designed to resemble a Bedouin tented village, and is a reminder of the region's humble origins.

Par 3 Course

TEES

Mens:  1239 yards, Par 27

Womens:  951 yards, Par 27

In 2021 the Topgolf Entertainment Group launched Topgolf Dubai at the Emirates Club, a three-level mega-entertainment venue that spans more than 60,000 square feet, accommodating 1,100 guests, and featuring 96 climate-controlled hitting bays with more than 300 state-of-the-art digital screens.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Nick Faldo
Opened for play 1996
Did you know? The course was originally named The Wadi Course before it reopened as the Faldo in 2006

Tees

Black 7,348 yards SSS 76
Blue 6,916 yards SSS 74.1
White 6,201 yards SSS 70.8
Red 5,443 yards SSS 72

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What Our Golfers Say

9.2
Excellent
88 reviews
Condition overall 9.0
Condition of greens 8.8
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.8
Facilities 9.4
Difficulty 100%
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Matt

18 Dec 2025

Good
6.0

Stunning golf course with iconic views. Course played tough and was over seeded. Knew about the maintenance before and no issues

George

1 Dec 2025

Excellent
10.0

George

1 Dec 2025

Excellent
10.0

Paul

22 Nov 2025

Very Good
8.0

Played night golf. Awesome experience. Only down side lots of pitch marks on green that needed repairing

Paul

22 Nov 2025

Excellent
10.0

Great condition. Great backdrop with views of the city. Nice fast greens

Rolf

22 Nov 2025

Excellent
10.0

Best course we have plaid this week.

Rolf

22 Nov 2025

Excellent
10.0

Beautiful golf course. Next time I will play it again

David

21 Nov 2025

Very Good
8.0

Nice course with a lot of sand.

Scott

12 Sep 2025

Excellent
10.0

I’ve used Paul Gartland for my golf travel advice for a few years now and every time he recommends something special and the Majlis is no exception. Majlis is an incredible course, well looked after, close to the palm and Jumeriah Beach. As a course though it is very picturesque, the course was in incredible condition and what’s really nice is spectators can come around the course on the buggies for a small cost of 120 dirhams. The only thing was the greens were playing slow the day we played but that’s a personal preference of enjoying faster greens.

Ben

27 Aug 2025

Excellent
10.0

Unreal course, beautiful scenary and views, one of my favourite courses to date and a must play if I'm dubai

Christopher

14 Jun 2025

Excellent
10.0

Wonderful experience, from moment we arrived the bag team and welcoming warm reception team of Shelmita and Bryan who gave us a souvenir drinks bottle, driving range was hot! But nice facility with premium practice balls, cart was loaded with ice, water and wet towels. Course was hard with bunkers and water as far as the eye can see! The dramatic combo of floodlights and the skyscraper skyline made it unforgettable! Would definitely return in a cooler time frame! Exceptional cafe, bar, shop and facilities the food ( taco Tuesday! With a beer outstanding! ) warmth of our server and charming host ANU made it all the better! Thank you Emirates

Colin

12 Jun 2025

Excellent
10.0

Wilco

10 Jun 2025

Excellent
10.0

Great course in very good condition .

Louise

1 Apr 2025

Excellent
10.0

It was harder in the dark for night golf, but an amazing experience with the back drop of the city in lights. Another water bottle for the collection and they cleaned the clubs at the end. Finished at Midnight but still needed a G&T to wind down.

Patricia

18 Mar 2025

Very Good
8.0

Enjoyed this course we had a wonderful day. Club house staff and food excellent.

Rodney

11 Mar 2025

Good
6.0

Played night golf. Interesting experience but wouldn't do it again. Course runs close to roads at time so is quite noisy.

Rodney

11 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

Very challenging bot great fun.

Nigel

26 Feb 2025

Very Good
8.0

Poor service from the club house and the buggy staff.

Colin

11 Feb 2025

Excellent
10.0

Another great course, not as manicured as the rest but fabulous in it's own way, great layout

Colin

11 Feb 2025

Excellent
10.0

Wow! A week after the tour and setup the same amazing!

Mark

3 Jan 2025

Very Good
8.0

Gerard

22 Dec 2024

Very Good
8.0

Great course and good staff. Chipping facility closed and matted driving range which was a bit disappointing as you would benefit from acclimatising to the tuff feel of the course. But would play this course again.

Paul

12 Dec 2024

Very Good
8.0

Nice course, a very different feel to the others - but still enjoyed it.

Jonathan Robert

22 Nov 2024

Excellent
10.0

Another great golf course in fantastic condition probably the quickest greens I have ever played on. This is a must visit with the iconic background and superb practice facilities. At this time of the year they are preparing for the Dubai Classic in January so they are constructing the grandstands around the 9th and 18th greens.

David

13 Nov 2024

Very Good
8.0

We thought Majlis would be the best of the courses that we played but due to the condition of the greens, thick spongy almost very short astroturf condition (we were told they are awaiting preparation for Dubai Classic in January) this let the course down against the others we played. Reception and Locker Facilities were excellent as were all staff. Practice facilities were also very good. We played in a Shotgun start at 07:30 which seemed a little early given we only arrived in Dubai 12 hours earlier but to be fair it was probably a good thing given the heat in the afternoon was pushing 40 Deg C. The Tees and Fairways were in excellent condition as were the Sand areas adjoining the fairways. Bunkers around the Greens were in excellent condition but the Greens themself were quite thick and held the ball far too much. They looked as though they had been fertilised and height increased in preparation for cutting given the deep Green colour in comparison to the surrounds. Overall this is a good course in excellent surroundings with great views. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming it was only the Green condition that let it down in our opinion.

Paul

22 Sep 2024

Excellent
10.0

Great experience and loved the day. Only very slight problem was an official trying to speed us up on the 2nd hole! Over officious but everything was fantastic

Reginald

7 Sep 2024

Excellent
10.0

The views were well worth it. I wish I played better but it is a fun and challenging track.

Gary

17 Jun 2024

Excellent
10.0

David

13 Jun 2024

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic. Chalk n Cheese after the Creek. This was so enjoyable to play, the best to last. The condition was excellent, never seen Fairways like it and the Greens, gave me my first challenge of the different Grains. Loved it.

David

13 Jun 2024

Excellent
10.0

Difficult! A great experience, I found playing Golf under lights a test, the shadows did me in 🤣 The others were much better, must had favoured Right handers 😂😂 Fairways, Greens and Bunkers all in great condition.. The City views also softens the blow after a Double.

Joseph

7 May 2024

Excellent
10.0

Just unreal, the night golf is the best thing to ever come into golf

Joseph

7 May 2024

Excellent
10.0

Jaw droppingly good The staff are the best in the world, very welcoming

Julienne

30 Mar 2024

Good
6.0

This was our least favourite. Don’t think we like Faldo courses. Find you get punished when you hit a good shot. Too much wasteland on course.

Raj

18 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Stunning views. Superbly maintained

Paul

2 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Paul

2 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Timothy

12 Jan 2024

Very Good
8.0

I always wanted to play night golf and so this was a great experience, the course was great and in good condition. The highlight is the location which is surrounded by the city skyline all lit up.

David

12 Dec 2023

Very Good
8.0

Alex

25 Nov 2023

Excellent
10.0

Loved the course and the experience. Was a bit of a building site around some of the greens where stands were getting erected’ Loved it

Alex

25 Nov 2023

Good
6.0

Course was in trrrible condition. Dibots on fairways . Pitch marks all over the greens and bunkers never raked always footprints everywhere. The experience playing under the lights was the only good thing about the experience

Robert

24 Nov 2023

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic course, we were lucky to play after the torrential rain we had overnight, our tee times were put back as they were working to get the course open . We had to walk with trolleys but we understood why.The round was slow due to a group three holes in front of us , the Marshalls tried to hurry them along but to no avail . It ended up a 5.55 hour round , but we still enjoyed our time there , great choice golf travel 👍👍. Fantastic views of Dubai sky line .

Neale

29 Oct 2023

Excellent
10.0

Amazing views of Dubai skyline!!

David

5 Mar 2023

Excellent
10.0

Played night golf at the Faldo and have to say it was a great experience. The layout is a good combination of holes.The course was in great condition. Greens very fair.

Ian

5 Mar 2023

Very Good
8.0

Ian

5 Mar 2023

Very Good
8.0

Very enjoyable. There is always a marshal around and so slow play is avoided. Par 4's can be a bit long for the ladies as it is not easy to get on in regulations. Greens run smooth but are quick.

Rhodri

7 Feb 2023

Excellent
10.0

Played 5 days after the Dubai Dessert Classic and an absolute pleasure to follow in Rory’s footsteps. Punishing rough and lightning quick greens didn’t take away from our enjoyment. We’d go back tomorrow!

Alison

5 Feb 2023

Excellent
10.0

A great course and we played it straight after the Hero Desert classic won by McIlroy, so the fairways were narrow and the rough made very difficult to play out of and the greens were lightning quick

Alison

5 Feb 2023

Very Good
8.0

A good course and a great experience for night golf making it harder for assessing the slopes of greens etc and made harder if your ball is not on the fairway!

Simon

31 Dec 2022

Excellent
10.0

Toughest of the three courses we played - we know it’s on the PGA tour so was going to be challenging, but a lot of tight fairways and lightning fast greens with a lot of slopes. We were also not aware it is a walking course so was also quite hot to walk (after having buggies at the other two courses we played). Nevertheless a great experience!

Stuart

28 Nov 2022

Very Good
8.0

Greg

23 Nov 2022

Very Good
8.0

This course has breathtaking views and history. Unfortunately the greens weren’t in the best condition.

Craig

27 Oct 2022

Excellent
10.0

Great course

Ross

24 Oct 2022

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic place, will probably go down as my favourite golf course I’ve ever played

David

24 Oct 2022

Very Good
8.0

Good golf course. Greens weren't the best but still playable.

David

24 Oct 2022

Excellent
10.0

Wonderful experience and great views that you see the on the DP World Tour. Unforgettable!

Nigel

18 Oct 2022

Excellent
10.0

Great facility and course

Simon

8 Oct 2022

Excellent
10.0

What can you say, this place is amazing, from the welcome and little touches from water bottles to pitch repairers, the views, the course and the Spike bar. Amazing course but challenging, an all round amazing experience.

Richard

19 Sep 2022

Excellent
10.0

Another European Tour Event course. Quality track and our second visit to The Emirates Club so same comments would apply. Great course

Richard

19 Sep 2022

Very Good
8.0

Always wanted to play night golf ! Quite a blast. Apparently it is always busy. We were a two ball all trip. Unfortunately we got stuck behind a couple of slow fourballs from the 1st. We remained patient until the Marshall kindly asked them to wave us through and we never saw them again. Otherwise pace of play was OK. Marshalls were great. Actually did their job for a change. Condition of the Faldo course was a bit tired on the back 9, otherwise fine. Really enjoyed it The Emirates Golf Club was perhaps the one Club which ran very much as a 'business' rather than a 'Club'. Reception OK but not as friendly as others They get plenty of golf traffic going through here. Only 15 mins from the hotel.

Steve

9 May 2022

Excellent
10.0

We played this course in the evening (tee off 7.00pm). This was our first night round and would say it was great fun. The only thing to note is that it is quite difficult to follow the flight of the ball due to the glare of the floodlights. Consequently we lost a couple of balls that would not have happened in the daylight.

Stephen

5 May 2022

Excellent
10.0

Absolutely stunning course and service couldn't ask for more only better golf

Jesse

13 Apr 2022

Excellent
10.0

Joe

11 Apr 2022

Excellent
10.0

Joe

11 Apr 2022

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic experience playing under the lights!

Laurence

3 Apr 2022

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic course and challenge Setting is amazing and can’t wait to play again

Iain

30 Mar 2022

Excellent
10.0

This course has recently hosted a tour event and as such the condition of the course was immaculate. Unfortunately we had to change our tee booking at the last minute as the course imposed a Shotgun start, with us starting on the 12th hole. The course has very few holes that are similar to others and some great use of doglegs, elevation and water. We also enjoyed the fact that most of the holes you could see what was in front of you so playing it once was not an issue. The framing on this course with the skyscrapers around the whole course is amazing. Favourite holes are no surprise with the 8th being a photographers dream and the 18th a temptation to go for the green in 2.

Gavin

7 Mar 2022

Excellent
10.0

As awesome as it looks on TV! Every hole memorable

Michael

16 Feb 2022

Good
6.0

James

7 Feb 2022

Excellent
10.0

Gill

5 Feb 2022

Excellent
10.0

We both enjoyed this round immensely, particularly as we played ok, although the greens were very tricky. Very hard and unbelievably fast. Playing two days after the Desert Classic finished this I guess was to be expected. It was thrilling to play the course so soon after the professionals and whilst much of the tournament paraphernalia was in place, such as the stands around the 9th and 15th greens.

Gill

5 Feb 2022

Excellent
10.0

Watching the Desert Classic for two days was a highlight of our trip. The only light crowd compared to other events we have attended such as The Open meant crowd control was light and viewing was easy. Just seven of us watching world number two Morikawa on the 7th tee. That said by the final few holes of the last afternoon there was crowd enough to create an atmosphere in what was a thrilling finish to the competition.

Michael

3 Feb 2022

Very Good
8.0

Amazing!!! Loved every minute of the experience on the course. The facilities were excellent, course was in great condition.

Nicola

30 Nov 2021

Excellent
10.0

Played as a 2 ball so we sailed around the course.

Nicola

30 Nov 2021

Excellent
10.0

Iconic course with a beautiful backdrop.

Andy

17 Nov 2021

Very Good
8.0

Very good as you would expect

Theo

17 Nov 2021

Excellent
10.0

Best golf course I’ve ever played. People need to start going to Dubai for golf as it is amazing.

Theo

17 Nov 2021

Excellent
10.0

Was a great experience, the night golf experience was amazing. Only annoying thing was we asked YGT to hold the tee time as we were going to meet up with locals for the round but when we got there there was two members you had jumped on our tee time. Other than that, it was a great experience. Recommend it to anyone.

Scott

18 Feb 2020

Excellent
10.0

Scott

18 Feb 2020

Very Good
8.0

Steve

10 Feb 2020

Excellent
10.0

Just played after the tour. Some holes where spiked so green conditions not excellent. Course was thought with the rough. Used caddies as no buggies allowed which cost more. Beautiful setting and golf experience. Staff where great.

Jason & Lisa

9 Dec 2019

Excellent
10.0

what a great experience will defo be coming back

Don

1 Dec 2019

Excellent
10.0

Wonderful course in excellent condition, close to hotel and would have like to have played it again

Matko

11 Nov 2019

Very Good
8.0

Matko

11 Nov 2019

Excellent
10.0

Alan

21 Jan 2019

Good
6.0

Our tee time was brought forward so we played in daylight for the first 9 and floodlight second 9 - not ideal in the dusk! The French restaurant was busy and over priced for what amounted to a bistro style meal and on departure we were ushered into a private car by ground staff which was twice the price of a normal taxi- sharp practice suspected!

Mark

20 Dec 2018

Excellent
10.0

Super Course. Drinks are expensive even by Dubai standards though!

Paul

5 Oct 2018

Excellent
10.0

Golf course was in excellent condition and it was like gentleman's golf with very few players out at 1030

Chris

30 Sep 2018

Very Good
8.0

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