Dubai Mixed Pairs

Three wonderful courses are to be played during your stay including the current Dubai Invitational venue and the host course each year on the final stop of the DP World Tour.

Dominating Dubai’s enchanting waterfront, the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club overlooks the Creek and Marina. The club opened in January 1993 to world acclaim and since then it has been host to numerous tournaments and events, including the Dubai Desert Classic on two occasions. Recently re-modelled by former Ryder Cup captain and European Tour winner Thomas Bjorn, the superbly manicured fairways are undulating, demarcated by mounds, date and palm trees, and most other times by water.

Apart from the Creek, which comes into play on at least four holes, several artificial lakes add to the beauty and difficulty of various other holes.  Capturing the essence of Dubai’s seafaring traditions and presenting the perfect integration of heritage with modernity and style is the majestic clubhouse built in the shape of a sail which has been one of the most photographed locations since its opening.

Ernie Els has a passion for the great links courses of the UK, where he has won two of his 4 major championships, and in creating the Els Club Dubai he set about recreating some of these design features in a desert landscape. Thus a ‘desert links’ was born, one that was quickly named ‘best new international course’ by the prestigious US magazine, Links.

The course features pleasing undulations and strong elevation changes for visual and strategic interest. Extensive use of sandy waste areas and of native grasses and vegetation along with a classic style of bunkering, add to the links effect. The holes all constitute characteristics from Els’ favourite courses around the world; bunkers from Royal Melbourne, greens resembling Pinehurst No. 2 and wide, rolling links fairways.

The golfing season traditionally comes to a close with the climax of the ‘Race to Dubai’. The final event is held annually at Jumeriah Golf Estates with the Earth Course a spectacular backdrop for this prestigious event. Designed by Greg Norman, the sharply defined, sculptured course inspired by the great parklands of Europe and North America, paints a magnificent pastiche of ora, rolling terrain and rushing water. These natural components also provide differing angles and changing perspectives from each tee. Since opening for play in 2009 the course has quickly garnered a strong reputation as a top class championship layout and is strongly regarded as one of the most iconic courses on the DP World Tour schedule.

Located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the 5* Dukes The Palm offers breathtaking views of Dubai Marina, the city skyline and the glistening Arabian Gulf, framing a stay where elegance and exclusivity are the outstanding features. Each of the guestrooms has been designed with every detail in mind to make your trip a unique experience. All rooms and suites have a flat screen satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities, a spacious wardrobe and an in room safe. You will also find bathrobes, slippers and complimentary Floris toiletries.

Access to a private beach guarantees complete exclusivity and offers the perfect setting for water activities. For a more relaxing experience, there is also a temperature-controlled infinity pool with impressive views of the Arabian Gulf. Exquisite dining options are also on the menu at Dukes The Palm, with one of the highlights being Khyber, an irresistible eatery serving up Indian fare that has been enjoyed by the likes of Sir Paul McCartney.

Combine with ABU DHABI for a fabulous TEN night holiday in the Middle East