Foreword
Twenty years ago, when the first full grass 18-hole golf course was opened in Dubai, the emirate was big on ambition, but it is unlikely anyone thought it, or its neighbouring emirates, would be quite the forces they now are in the international golfing calendar.
Today it has major international golf championships and from next year will hold the richest tournament in the world, at the still-under-development Jumeirah Golf Estates.
With so many courses now available, it's no surprise that tourism and golf residents are now big business. Properties attached to golf courses command a premium, as you'll discover in the report, making them a great potential investment for buyers and a tranquil location for living.
In this report we look at the growing business of golf for the UAE, the money it brings into the emirates, how golf tourism is expanding and take a peek at some of the courses we can expect in the near future.
Report Contents
Is golf in the Middle East a business yet? »
The history of Golf in the Middle East is a recent one. But is golf in the region a real business or does it still have a long journey to go?-
» Golf tourism in the UAE goes for the green
Dubai is becoming a major golf destination, with other emirates looking to follow suit
-
» Golf courses boost luxury real estate
Golf properties command premium prices – and not everyone wants it for the sport
-
» Video: Top courses in UAE
From PGA European Tour circuits to hotel courses, we look at the main places to play golf in the emirates – and show a peek view of courses to come
-
» Major tournaments shape golf in the UAE
Headline tournaments bring tourist money into the UAE – and help sell property
-
» UAE golf courses
A listing of the main courses in the UAE – plus those that are under development
