Signature Hole Guide to UAE Golf Courses

When the wind is blowing, this is probably the hardest hole on the course. From the tee you have the Creek on the left, a large water hazard on the right and bunkers to contend with. If you manage to find the fairway with your tee-shot, you then have to carry another expanse of water with your second if you are to find the green in two shots.

A long Par 5 hole to finish with water off the tee right and a falaj right. The falaj splits the fairway in two for its entire length. The right is narrower but opens up the green for approach, whereas the left is easier but brings into play a large group of dangerous bunkers. The green is raised and uphill from the fairway with the falaj off to the left.

This hole is most famous for it’s island experience. Surrounded by coastline wrapping the front, back and right of this peninsula. The green and bunkers are enclosing the back and left, you need to make a direct shot onto the green to avoid it all. To be successful on this hole you must be careful but confident.

Starting off in a lake, there are floating tees to hit from. With water to the front of you and to the right, and mangroves to the right, you’ve to hit a long drive to get past it all. At high tide, the golfer will truly appreciate how incredible this golf course really is.

Longest and toughest hole on the course, water hazards are surrounding the entire fairway and green. The green is heavily guarded by bunkers. Situated in central Dubai this hole provides a fantastic view of the clubhouse and backdrop JBR / Marina skyline.

This par 5 is not long but is dangerous with the lagoon bordering the right hand side. Just when you’ve managed to avoid slicing it to the right, the three tiered green is surrounded by bunkers. On top of all this - be careful of the wind!

164 yards from the black tee to the fairway, there is no rough, just sand. A tip from Ian Baker-Finch is it’s easily drivable for the pros, if downwind. A fairway wood or long iron down the right side from the tee is a good option, leaving a wedge approach to the small angular green.

From an elevated tee you face a generous fairway, but water lurks to the right with a canopy of palm trees on the left. Water and a bunker surround the putting surface and a MacKenzie green means once your putter is in hand your work is far from complete.

Famously photographed by David Cannon, a photo of no skyline vs photo of skyline 28 years later. This hole has kept it’s reputation since the opening in 1988. The hole requires the ball to be hit at least 240 yards to reach the fairway. The second shot is uphill. The undulating green is surrounded by five bunkers and slopes back to front.

What makes it tough is the tee shot. You’ll be playing uphill and avoiding bunkers to your left and right. If you get past the bunkers it’s downhill to the middle of the fairway. Either go for gold or play it safe on your first shot. The front of the green is guarded by bunkers and disguised by slopes from left and right.

One of the most visually outstanding holes, with a lake as the fairway and water fountain to distract you even further, this hole posses a true challenge. The green is fringed with bunkers at the back and right. The green itself slopes from back to front so just when you thought you were safe you might end up in the lake.

A visually stunning view. However, this hole is not to be taken lightly. Multiple bunkers on both sides protect a narrowing fairway the further the tee shot is played. The green is elevated and protected by bunkers short right and long.

With Mangroves, sand and palm trees running down the middle of the hole, splitting the fairway. While trying to stay clear of what's on your left make sure you watch out for the water on your right and again when you're on the green.

This hole takes most golfers by surprise, and leaves quite the first impression. Be ready to lose quite a few balls in that lake right along the right side of the Fairway!

Toughest hole on this beautiful central course. Water hugs the right. The fairway swings around to the left. Your second shot should be aimed to the left of the green to find the best putting surface. Be careful of the bunker that hugs the bottom left of the green. Avoid aggressive shots as the tricky green lies close to the water.

This dogleg left hole is not only a challenge with the nearly 45 degree angle hook, but the fairway is fringed with bunkers on the right and then cutting in to the left of the fairway just before the green, make getting to the green very tricky.

A hole that presents danger on both the tee-shot and the approach shot. A very narrow fairway with out-of-bounds left and water right, running into water at around 240 yards. A good lay-up tee shot will leave around 145 Yards over water, and a large bunker guarding the green. A par here feels like a birdie.

Located on Marina Bay this par-5 is the longest hole on the course. Offering beautiful views of Marina Bay, located at the back of the harbour. The fairway bottlenecks in the landing area and is surrounded by eucalyptus trees and shrubs. Your second shot must consider the lake to the front of the entire green.