INDEX logo - International Design Exhibition | 24 – 27 September 2012 | Dubai World Trade Centre | UAE

Golf

Dubai is one of the best golf destinations in the world, but you'll have to see it to believe it. It’s worth a visit for its spectacular architecture, greenery and landscaping of the desert.

The following is a list of some of Dubai’s most popular courses:

	Arabian Ranches Golf Club Dubai Formerly known as The Desert Course, Arabian Ranches, was built as a true 18 hole, par 72, desert style grass course, a signature course designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design.
	Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club Dubai’s second world class golf course opened in January 1993. It is the centrepiece of an 80-hectare sports and leisure complex that also incorporates a 115-berth marina. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is located close to the city centre and Dubai International Airport, on the banks of the Dubai Creek.
	Emirates Golf Club The Middle East’s first championship grass course has two beautifully landscaped courses offering challenging but fair golf to all standard of players.
	Four Seasons Golf Club Dubai Festival City This club is home to the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II designed Al Badia golf course, offering an extensive golf shop, golf academy with the region's only Tailor-made Performance Lab and luxurious locker rooms (complete with private lockers, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, rain showers and lounge areas).
	Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa A nine-hole, par 36 resort course with panoramic views over the Arabian Gulf from every hole. There is also a driving range with bunkers and target greens, an instruction area and a 27-hole putting green. Equipment is available for hire and players are welcome on a 'pay-and-play' basis.
	The Montgomerie Dubai An 18-hole Golf Course designed by Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead. It’s got 14 lakes and 72 bunkers, plus the world's largest green: 58,000 square foot. The 13th hole is built in the shape of the United Arab Emirates.