That was the name given to the Emirates Golf Club, Dubai when it became the first all-grass championship golf course in the gulf region, way back in 1988. And so it remains to this day, even though many have followed in its footsteps. His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's brainchild still inspires awe amongst all who play its verdant green golf courses, as well as those who simply visit its unique and ageless clubhouse.

The ageless design of clubhouse reflects a Bedouin tented village with seven gleaming white concrete and glass structures, complemented by the natural look of the off-course areas of the golf course, where desert flora and fauna have flourished and established themselves over the years.

The traditions of Arabia are not restricted to the design of the clubhouse. The oldest tradition of all – Arabian hospitality - is the foundation upon which the successful development and reputation of Emirates Golf Club has been built. For members and visitors alike, a welcome unmatched anywhere in the world, is guaranteed.

Situated in the heart of the city on the shores of the Creek, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is a golfers’ paradise. The club’s 18-hole, par 71 course rolls 6,857 undulating yards along well-groomed fairways lined with date and coconut palms, water hazards and shrubbery that lend a distinctly tropical air. The course boasts a new front nine, re-designed by Thomas Björn, and remodelled tees, greens and topography on the back nine, providing a challenge for residents and tourists alike.

The Creek’s Golf Academy offers a nine-hole Par 3 course in addition to a spacious driving range and putting, chipping and bunker practice greens, with all facilities floodlit until 10.00pm. The club also offers a Golf Swing Analysis Centre, Club Fitting Centre and two Pro Shops offering all the latest in golfing accessories and equipment.

Combining the course design traditions of truly great Scottish links courses; The Montgomerie Dubai is the new jewel of golf courses in the United Arab Emirates. Covering more than two hundred acres, this spectacular golf course provides the player with undulating "links land" style fairways which challenge and intrigue all levels of player. Placement of the drive to the generous fairways remains the cornerstone of any good round. The flat landing area of each fairway can be challenging to find, but in the end a rewarding adventure.

With fourteen lakes and eighty one bunkers, The Montgomerie Dubai, this first example of the association between golfing great Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead adds a distinctive variety to the golfing landscape of the region. One of the signature hole designs, the par three thirteenth, boasts the largest single green in the world. With a total area of 58,000 sq feet - the equivalent of nine greens - its island green can be played from a 360 degree teeing ground giving the advantage of a totally different golf hole each time you play.

With such pedigree ingredients, the experience at The Montgomerie Dubai will add the garnish to the most extravagant golfing destination in the United Arab Emirates.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are delighted to announce that Four Seasons Golf Club Dubai Festival City is now open. Located within Dubai Festival City, adjacent to the banks of Dubai’s historic creek and only 5 minutes from Dubai International Airport, Four Seasons Golf Club combines exceptional golf with a breathtaking retreat.

Enjoy Dubai’s finest golf experience on the 7,303 yard Al Badia course, designed by world-renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones II, where a day of golf is complimented by luxurious locker rooms complete with Jacuzzi, rain shower, steam, sauna, and lounge areas.

Fine-tune your game at Four Seasons Golf Club’s world-class golf academy through a variety of packages and lessons offered by our golf professionals. The practice facilities consist of a floodlit driving range, dedicated on-and-around the green practice area and practice putting green. High-tech facilities include the region’s only TaylorMade Performance Lab and MATT swing analysis and club fitting system and SAM PuttLab, an indoor Science and Motion putting laboratory.

Arabian Ranches Golf Club formerly known as The Desert Course, Dubai, was opened for play in February, 2004, with the Clubhouse opening in May, 2005. The 18 hole desert style course, the first of its kind in the region, with no water hazards or defined bunkers – but plenty of sand, is styled as an Ian Baker-Finch Signature Golf Course in association with Nicklaus Design.

It can be stretched to a challenging 7,691 yards par 72 layout from the Championship Tees but more typically is played at a friendlier tee of the day yardage at 6,531 yards.

The championship-standard Resort Course is both scenically stunning and a fair and exciting challenge to any level of player. Arranged on different elevations, the 9 hole par 36 course features a large central salt-water lake that comes into play on five holes. Each hole is uniquely landscaped with exotic trees, shrubs, wooden gazebos and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.

Peacock, guinea fowl, and partridges roam free on the perfectly manicured Bermuda grass greens and fairways. The availability of four tees on each hole not only creates a different aspect and playability for every hole, but also offers an opportunity to play an 18 hole round. Golfers wishing to maintain their tee and fairway shots have access to a 350 yard range.

Situated on land donated by the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the club was established by the members for the members. In 1971 the Country Club was proud to see history made when it became home to the first ever golf course in Dubai.

In 1977 the exceptional 18 hole Al Awir sand course was used to host the first Men's Open Golf championships and in 1980 the first Ladies Open was held. Both open competitions are still the highlight of the golfing calendar today and are widely supported by many of the top amateurs and professionals from around the world.

The Al Awir desert course is extremely challenging and very long, 6477 yds in total. It often plays longer than its yardage due to the fact that the ball does not run very far and can usually be found in its own pitch mark! As with any desert course the wind is a major factor and can change at the drop of a hat so no two days are the same and the shifting sands can alter the best laid game plan.

The Al Awir desert course must be on any golfers “to play” list when in Dubai as this is where the history of golf began in the United Arab Emirates.