The course takes advantage of stunning desert scenery while using contours to create an almost links style course. Els has already experienced golf course design in his reworking of Wentworth’s West Course, and although his Dubai creation may be on another continent the same qualities of accuracy off the tee and a razor sharp short game are crucial to beating Old Man Par.

For anyone wishing to improve their game while on their Dubai golf holiday, why not take advantage of the fantastic Butch Harmon School of Golf located on site. Butch Harmon’s talented assistants will be happy to help any golfer, drawing on the experiences of Harmon as one of the games most respected coaches.