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Emirates Golf Club

Majlis Course

A historic course of the Dubai Desert Classic, located in Dubai, within the Dubai region. This desert parkland course offers a unique golfing experience in the United Arab Emirates, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Majlis Course as it is on the personal list of courses played or absolutely must-play.

desert · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,700 m · 1988
At a glance
The Majlis Course holds a celebrated position in Dubai's golfing landscape, serving as the iconic course for the Dubai Desert Classic. Located in Dubai, within the Dubai region, this course unfolds across a desert parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique golfing experience inherent to the United Arab Emirates, complete with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects the Majlis Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial significance.
Geography & setting
The Majlis Course is located in Dubai, within the Dubai region, in the United Arab Emirates. The course unfolds across a desert parkland terrain. This geographical description should be supplemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le parcours emblématique du Dubai Desert Classic.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6715 meters from the championship tees. It skillfully utilizes a desert parkland environment to craft its angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information