Net Golf, Dubai announces winter specials, ladies golf and wellness packages

"Golf will soon be reckoned as a significant aspect of the UAE's tourism sector," says David Milican of Net Golf, the specialized golf tourism division under the Net Group. A front-line tourism service provider in the United Arab Emirates, Net Group foresees bright prospects for golf tourism. "World-class courses, sunny weather, and great hospitality render the UAE as an attractive destination for golfers," according to David Milican, Group General Manager.

The golf tourism industry has also received a fillip from the high profile Meetings and Incentives industry.

Golf in the UAE is being marketed as an attractive incentive for multinational companies and top-class incentive groups coming in to Dubai from Europe, UK, and the Far East.

Golf packages

Responding to the increasing demand from golf enthusiasts and elite business travellers, Net Golf has come up with a variety of packages to suit different tastes and budgets. It has announced attractive seasonal golf packages for Dubai, with accommodation in beach hotels or city hotels. Packages are also available for golf in Ras Al Khaimah.

Ladies can indulge themselves with a very special 'Ladies Golf and Wellness Package,' combining golf and deluxe spa treatments.

For the Season

Winter Golf packages in Dubai are available from 1st October 2008 to 31st May 2009. The packages have been created to offer golfers the opportunity to experience the different types of golf courses in Dubai. Options vary from five to seven nights' accommodation on a twin share basis, including daily breakfast in the chosen hotel, with three to five rounds of golf from the guests' chosen courses.

Added attractions include Desert safari and complimentary transfer to and from the golf courses and return airport transfer to and from the guests' chosen hotel in Dubai. The options available depend on the type of package chosen by the guest. Net Golf arranges accommodation in the Dubai's finest city or beach hotels, and tee-time bookings as per clients' requests.

Dubai Golf Courses to choose from:
• Creek Golf Club
• Four Seasons GC
• Arabian Ranches Golf Club
• The Wadi by Faldo at Emirates Golf Club
• The Majlis at Emirates Golf Club
• Els Club
• The Montgomerie

Ras Al Khaimah

Golfers wanting to play golf in a different kind of ambience can choose Ras Al Khaimah, for instance. RAK is an emirate that abounds in natural beauty and has some of the finest hotels, resorts, spa and golf courses. Net Golf - RAK packages, available from 1st October 2008 to 31st May 2009, include return Airport Transfers to and from the guests' chosen hotel - from Dubai Airport. Options vary from three to seven nights' accommodation on a twin share basis, including daily breakfast in the guests' chosen hotel and two to five rounds of golf, depending on the type of package chosen. A combination package allows a guest to play golf in Ras Al Khaimah as well as in Dubai.

RAK golf courses
- Al Hamra Golf Course
- Tower Links

Ladies Golf & Wellness

Enjoy a well-deserved golf break and pamper your self with luxurious spa treatments. Five nights' accommodation in either the 5 star Hyatt Regency Hotel or the newly opened 4 star Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road. The guests are entitled to two rounds of golf and one plus half-day spa treatments.

The package includes:
• Meet & Assist at Dubai Airport.
• Return Airport Transfers to and from your chosen hotel, from Dubai Airport.
• Five nights accommodation on a twin share basis including daily breakfast.
• Two rounds of golf - one each at Four Seasons GC and Creek GC.
• Return private transfers - hotel/golf course/hotel.
• Return private transfers - hotel/spa/hotel
• Included with the golf - 18 holes, shared cart and range balls.
• One full day of spa treatments at Akaru Spa
• One half day of spa treatments at Akaru Spa
• Shopping tour