attractions: sports dubai 2012
JEBEL ALI GOLF RESORT & SPA
JEBEL ALI GOLF RESORT & SPA
THE ELS CLUB DUBAI The Els Club at Dubai Sports City is the first golf course in the Middle East designed by US Open and Dubai Desert Classic Cham- pion, Ernie Els. Stretching 7,538 yards with four sets of tees provid- ing golfers a selection of lengths from which to play, the links-style course is located adjacent to the luxury Victory Heights residen- tial development. A temporary structure will soon be replaced by a Mediterranean-style club- house measuring 60,000 square feet, which will boast a private lounge, state-of-the-art meet- ing and conference facilities and a choice of restaurants and bars.
+971 4 251010
www.elsclubdubai.com Course: 7,538-yd, par-72 Driving range, golfing academy, clubhouse
THE ADDRESS MONTGOMERIE
Designed by Desmond Muir- head and Colin Montgomerie, this is another five-star course that is a firm favourite with inter- national visitors. The course design has embraced a number of Scottish links traditions, mak- ing it a unique experience in this part of the world.
One hole which always pro-
vokes comment is the par-three 13th, which is not only designed in the shape of the UAE, but also lays claim to being the largest single golfing green in the world. Covering an area of 18,000
square metres, it's the size of nine average greens combined. The clubhouse features top-class F&B outlets, including award-winning fusion restaurant Nineteen, Monty Cristo's, Bunkers and Aquaviva. Nineteen Lounge meanwhile, is
a private area adjacent to the restaurant offering refreshments and tapas-style appetisers.
+971 4 3905600
Course: 7,396-yd, par-72 Driving range, The Academy by Troon Golf, floodlit nine- hole, practice putting, prac- tice fairway, the academy restaurant & bar
Venue tip
The Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa's 737-square-metre ballroom can be divided into four independent function rooms, while next door the Al Hatta room is ideal for smaller meetings. The Ibn Majed restaurant has private dining, plus outdoor venues include tropical gardens and deserted beaches, with spaces able to cater to 2,500 guests.
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Another popular option for visit- ing golfers is the nine-hole chal- lenge at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa on the outskirts of the city. A superbly designed course by Peter Harradine, the resort's holes are played out alongside a stunning marina and feature a saltwater lake, which comes into play on five of the holes, and its now famous peacocks. With the wind from the Arabian Gulf pick- ing up as the day progresses, it's a course which, when played as an 18-hole challenge, will really test your club selection.
+971 4 8836000
www.jebelali-international.com Course: 3,299-yd, par-36, 9 holes Driving range, golfing academy, club Joumana, clubhouse
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