Fine golf estate drives the finest ladies golf event

Some big player announcements are on the horizon in the upcoming weeks that will guarantee with out doubt one of the strongest fields at the Dubai Ladies Masters outside of the majors for the 2007 Ladies European Tour.

For Jumeirah Golf Estates, its four world-class courses designed by some of the game's greats like Greg Norman, Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh and Pete Dye, promises to take golf in the region to a whole new level as well.

The world-class development will begin their second year as co-sponsors and Challenge Match Sponsor when the Dubai Ladies Masters gets underway at Emirates Golf Club the week of December 10-16, 2007.

Rebecca Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager of Jumeirah Golf Estates commented:

"At Jumeirah Golf Estates, we're aiming to create the best golf development in the region and contribute in a big way to make Dubai the 'city of golf'. Our association with golf in DUBAI, the promoters and organisers of the high-profile Dubai Desert Classic and Dubai Ladies Masters shows that we're on the right track."

The property recently won a 5 star international property award in the Best Golf Development category of the prestigious CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2007.

A landmark development set to become one of the world's most premier residential golfing communities, Jumeirah Golf Estates courses are inspired by the natural elements - Fire, Earth, Water and Wind. This remarkable golf-themed project will incorporate luxury hotels, freehold residential communities and leisure facilities.

"We are thrilled that Jumeirah Golf Estates is further articulating their commitment to Dubai, by way of supporting both the Dubai Ladies Masters and Dubai Desert Classic as a sole entity" said Mohammed Juma Buamaim, Vice Chairman & CEO of golf in DUBAI.

The Dubai Ladies Masters is quickly becoming one of the most successful tournaments on the Ladies European Tour, and very popular among the tour players as well.

Of the 114 spots available, currently 160 tour players have already committed to play - the best testimony that the Dubai Ladies Masters has risen to be an exciting tour stop thanks to the superb venue, challenging course, great weather and of course the warm Arabian hospitality of golf in DUBAI.

'golf in DUBAI' is backed by Dubal (Dubai Aluminium) as the main partner and Emirates NBD, Emaar, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Emirates airline, BMW, Gulf News , Omega and CNN as partners in its drive to showcase the emirate's vibrant golfing scene to a worldwide audience.