Despite there being several golf courses in Dubai, it is not the locals who flock to the play the game but the large community of expats and travellers who make their way to the Emirate.
When teeing off on the green, golfers will see the stark contrast of the foreign game with the surrounding culture as the ball rockets in to the distance where a mosque stands in the horizon. This serves as yet another example of how golf has managed to cross cultural and geographic borders successfully. Golf courses include the likes Dubai Country Club, Nad Al Sheeba Club, the Emirates Golf Club and many others.
While many may have the misconception that golf in Dubai revolves around a full sand course and taking shots off a moveable playing surface, the reality is that Dubai has many lush golf courses. However there is some truth to this misconception as the original Dubai Country’s Clubs golf course is a completely sandy affair is still around and going strong.
Many of the golf courses here have had the hand of big name celebrities assisting in their creation such as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ian Baker Finch and may others. The golf courses all feature a range of modern amenities ensuring a comfortable golfing experience. This includes golf carts to travel from hole to hole, beverage carts, half way houses, locker rooms and golf shops selling a variety of accessories.
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