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The Majlis was the first all-grass golf course in the Middle East and is home to the iconic Dubai Desert Classic, making it a pioneering venue for championship golf in the region.
About
Emirates Golf Club's Majlis Course, designed by Karl Litten and inaugurated in 1988, is the UAE’s original championship layout. Routed through natural desert dunes, it features lush fairways, seven lakes, and showcases Dubai’s skyline. Known for hosting the DP World Tour, the Majlis offers a strategic, memorable challenge and is widely regarded for its conditioning and architectural significance.
Caddie Tip
Choose your tees wisely, as the back tees are exceptionally challenging. Keep tee shots accurate—off-line drives are severely punished, and staying in the fairway is essential. On the 8th, commit to your line, and be prepared for slick, subtly contoured greens that reward smart lag putting.
The Main Challenge
The course's greatest challenge is its penal rough and ambitious bunkering. Just a few yards off the fairway puts golfers in tough desert sand or thick native grass. Accurate drives and course management are essential, especially as slick greens and water hazards come into play throughout the back nine.
The Good
Golfers praise the Majlis for its stunning contrast between verdant fairways and natural desert flora set against Dubai’s modern skyline. The variety in hole design and strategic water features make for an unforgettable championship experience, with immaculate conditions and tournament history adding to its allure.
The Not So Good
Many players feel summer maintenance and heat occasionally impact turf quality, and weekend pace can be moderate to slow during peak season. Some suggest the course could benefit from more shaded rest spots and improved signage for first-time players navigating the routing.
Signature Hole:
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8
The par-4 8th is arguably Majlis’s most iconic, requiring a 240-yard carry from the back tees just to reach the fairway. Its dogleg right shape, strategic bunkers, and sharply uphill approach into a sloping green are set against the Dubai skyline, testing both risk and precision for pros and amateurs alike.
Clubhouse
Clubhouse features full locker rooms, multiple restaurants, fitness center, swimming pool, pro shop, spa, meeting rooms, and panoramic terraces. The atmosphere blends luxury with casual style—ideal for post-round dining and socializing with views of the Dubai skyline.
Practice Facilities
Comprehensive practice area includes a two-tiered driving range, putting and chipping greens, short game areas, and a performance academy with modern swing analysis. Facilities are accessible for guests and include rental clubs as well as dedicated instruction.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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