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Background to the
Course
Architect:
Designed to championship standards in association with
renowned modern architect Karl Litten.
Type:
Traditional links-style.
Landscape:
The course, which draws similarities with St. Andrews
in Scotland, is built around eight lakes with double
greens, deep pot bunkers and water hazards on both nines.
Course facts:
- It's the home of the $6 million richest horse race
in the world - the Dubai World Cup which is held annually
at the end of March.
- There are seven special races events during the year;
six for thoroughbreds and one for purebred Arabians.
- This oasis in the desert is a result of one million
liters of water per night hydrating the course after
play finishes. |
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Playing the Course
This is the best option to play a round in Dubai during
the summer months. Possibly the biggest challenge playing
here, apart from the testing water hazards, is finding
your ball after you have hit it. Although following
the direction is not difficult with the powerful floodlights,
the distance it travels can be very deceptive. It's
a good idea to bring day-glo balls with you. |
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Score Card
Address:
Nad Al Sheba Club, PO Box 52872, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
Phone number:
+971 4 3363666 Fax:+ 971 4 3363717
Website:
www.nadalshebaclub.com
Course and length:
One Par 71, 18 hole course, 6503 yards from the back
tees and 5619 yards from the front.
Dress code:
Collar shirts, long trousers and shoes in the Clubhouse,
rubber but no metal-spiked shoes in any area of the
Club. On the course, shirts with collars and sleeves
are required and no jeans.
Tee times:
From 7.30am to 10pm. The course closes at midnight.
The driving range is open 7am to 10pm.
Handicap:
Presentation of certificate may be required. Non-handicap
golfers may use the driving range.
Green fees:
Day rate: 18 holes 220 AED ($60), 9 holes AED 110 ($30).
Night rate: 18 holes 295 AED ($80), 9 holes AED 150
($40).
Other costs:
Driving range: AED 20 for 50 balls ($5.50). Carts are
50 AED ($14) for a full round, and pull trolleys 10
AED ($3).
Facilities:
A Golf Academy run by four British PGA Golf Professionals
offers tuition for all abilities, a thrice annual training
week for 8 - 10 year olds, and 'learn golf in a week'
courses taught in small groups. Individual lesson start
from 135 AED ($37). At the racecourse, enjoy a stable
tour of the world's best thoroughbred training facilities.
The race season runs from 6th of November until the
15th of April and it's free access to most of the races
which usually take place on Thursdays and Saturdays,
when golf is not in play. The course benefits from ample
free parking.
Location:
20 minutes drive or taxi from the centre of Dubai or
10 minutes drive from the Dubai World Trade Centre and
the Emirates Towers. Head down Oud Metha Road towards
Al-Ain then follow the signs. |
