World renowned, Dubai is know for its first class golf courses and resorts within the UAE. Due to the increasing amount of tourists that visit Dubai primarily to play golf the facilities are second to none. However there is extreme costs involved in the upkeep of the courses ensuring that the grass if kept green and that general maintenance is of a frequent and high standard. Millions of litres of desalinated water is needed each day to prevent the desert from reclaiming its original land.The UAE Golf Association (www.ugagolf.com) is the governing body for the sport in Dubai. Yearly memberships cost approximately Dhs200 which entitles players to reduced rates including green fees, lessons and merchandise at all UAE clubs.

Golf Club	Location	Contact Details

Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Sheraton	Abu Dhabi	Tel +971 2 558 8990
Al Badia Golf Resort	Deira	Tel +971 4 285 5772
Club Joumana	Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort, Sheikh Zayed Road	Tel +971 4 883 6000
Dubai Country Club	Al Awir, off the Ras Al Khor road south of Dubai	Tel +971 4 333 1155
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club	Opposite Deira City Centre mall, Garhoud	Tel +971 4 295 6000
Emirates Golf Club	Sheikh Zayed Road	Tel +971 4 380 2222
Nad Al Sheba Golf Club	Off the Dubai-Al Ain Road	Tel +971 4 336 3666
The Desert Course at Arabian Ranches	Arabian Ranches, Emirates Road	Tel +971 4 884 6777
The Montgomerie Golf Club	Emirates Hills, Sheikh Zayed Road	Tel +971 4 390 5600
Tower Links Golf Course	Ras Al Khaimah	Tel + 971 7 227 9939