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Golf in Dubai

Your Guide to playing golf in Dubai or organising a Dubai Golfing Holiday

Dubai has become one of the world's leading destinations for golfing holidays, and with good reason. There are more than a dozen world-class courses in and around the city and most offer access to non-members. The clubhouse facilities at Dubai's many golf courses are first class, and with the tax free prices on sporting equipment, there are few better places to kit yourself out with the latest set of hi-tech clubs.

Golf's popularity has been underlined in recent years by the increased prominence of the annual Dubai Desert Classic tournament. This takes place on the challenging Wadi Course of the Emirates Golf Club, and attracts the biggest names in the world of golf to the greens during the last week of March.

With sunshine everyday golf in Dubai is a popular pastime, and many of the locals trade the boardroom for the fairways. It is important to book your rounds in advance of travel to ensure that you can enjoy the best teeing off times.

A round of golf in Dubai is comparable in price to most other major golfing destinations, although prices vary throughout the year. The cheapest times are during the summer and on weekdays when the demand is lower. Summer temperatures can get above 100F, so make sure you carry plenty of water with you when you play.

Please note, that all Dubai golf courses are designated as "Spike Free", and that to play you must be able to present a valid handicap card. The minimum acceptable handicap for men is 28 and 36 for women. Typically, golf club hire in Dubai is available from £22 and rental of a buggy is approximately £10 for the round. Practice balls are available at all clubhouses.

One thing worth noting when booking your flights to Dubai is that Emirates Airlines offer passengers the opportunity to take ½ a set of clubs each at no extra charge when checked in as part of your standard baggage allowance.