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The Majlis Championship course

The original home of the Dubai Desert Classic and the flagship course of Emirates Golf Club, The Majlis Championship course is a challenging par 72, 7200-yard course. Sculptured around the original tall desert dunes in 1987, The Majlis was the first grass course in the Middle East and takes its name from the Arabic for 'meeting place'. Indeed, one of the most prominent features on the course is the Majlis building itself, positioned between the 8th and 9th holes.

The 8th hole, a par 4 dogleg is The Majlis' most unusual hole. Stroke index 3 and playing a full 434 yards, it has the unusual distinction of playing up-hill and requires a long, well directed drive to leave a reasonable second shot to its well protected green.

The Wadi'

Emirates Golf Club's second Championship golf course was opened in 1996 and was christened 'The Wadi', taken from the Arabic for 'valley'. A landscaped wadi between the 7th and 8th holes highlights the traditional name given to the course. The Wadi continues in the same vein as The Majlis with its undulating fairways and landscape.

Given the unenviable task of competing with The Majlis, The Wadi performs admirably and more than acquits itself. Another challenging layout, The Wadi tempts the average golfer with its space and large greens, which are cleverly protected by fourteen lakes and numerous bunkers. The Wadi is very popular locally and eagerly lures players to the challenge of its 7127-yards.

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1988

The Desert Miracle
That was the name given to Emirates Golf Club, when it became the first championship all-grass golf course in the golf region, way back in 1988.

The brainchild of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Club was built as an attraction to the growing corporate sector and the then burgeoning tourist industry. Within a month of opening the most important regional golf tournament - the Pan-Arab - was taking place on the newly named Majlis course.

Designed by Florida-based course architect Karl Litten, the original 18 holes were built in and around the dunes of a beautiful site on the edge of the city of Dubai, donated by Sheikh Mohamed, on whose instructions, the desert flora was maintained, as it is to this day, in its natural state.

1989

The club's international recognition was confirmed in 1989 with the Club's first European Tour event - the Dubai Desert Classic. Fourteen years later the tournament reaches hundreds of millions of TV screens around the world every year, and most of the world's top players, including Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, have taken part in what is now one of the European PGA Tour's top events.

1995

In 1995 the club was voted the Favourite of the Year by the players of the European Tour, and in 1996 the second eighteen holes - the Wadi Course - were completed, bringing Emirates Golf Club to its current 36-holes.

2003

Today, Emirates Golf Club maintains its position as the leading golf club in the region and continues to meet international standards in every aspect of its operation.

As the original "desert course" in the Middle East, the Majlis remains in many peoples' minds a miracle - The Desert Miracle.

Emirates Golf Club has managed to retain the traditional Arabic warmth of welcome and quality of service, not just for golfers, but also for all members and visitors. And the facilities are not restricted to golf. With superb tennis and squash courts, an extensive gymnasium, a beautiful swimming pool, spectacular outlets and shops, the Club is a haven for sports minded people and casual visitors alike.