Summers are extremely hot in the city of Dubai, but golf is a popular sport hence playing at night at a few of the best golf courses in the world is truly fun and relaxing.
With the summer temperatures hovering around 20° Celcius in the evenings, night golf is the perfect option to experience the golf culture of Dubai with state of the art equipment and all areas of the courses floodlit. All courses across the city have been developed for top class service and experience.
World - Class Golf Courses in Dubai
Dubai boasts of a few world-class golf courses which definitely have the habit of spoiling golfers and leave them wanting more. Most of the golf courses are fully equipped for night golf and are able to handle all sorts of age groups.
Summers and strong sunshine surely mean a good game of golf, but the extreme temperature in the day is making night golf immensely popular across the city. In fact, in extreme summers the golf courses attract a larger crowd after sunset.
1. Montgomerie Golf Course
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This particular golf course designed by Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead, offers a nine-hole course, fully equipped with floodlights and equipment. It is the most preferred for a quick game of golf yet with a beautiful surrounding. The golf course also offers a lush green putting range and a full-fledged driving range with unlimited balls. The putting range, however, is only open till 7 PM.
Timings: 6 AM - 10 PM Price: AED 120-180
2. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club
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Just a 5-minute drive from the Dubai International Airport, full of golf addicts here to play a quick game before catching a flight. The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club boast of a famous landmark in the city, the sail-shaped clubhouse. The range is lined with coconut and palm trees throughout and is adjacent to the Dubai Creek making it a totally different experience. The golf club offers night golf options fully equipped with floodlights up to 10 PM. This golf course is one of the best in the world and handles the largest footfall in Dubai. The food at the golf course is worth a try and the night golf experience along with dinner is a must on your travel list. The last tee time is 8:15 PM and lights out by 10 PM after which you can enjoy yourself at the bar and the swimming pool or a scrumptious meal.
Timings: 8 AM - 2 AM Price: AED 100- 150
3. The Emirates Golf Club
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The Emirates Golf Club has become famous over the past few years because of the only 18 hole grass golf course in the city. The centrally located course glitters under the skylight and strong bulbs from the surrounding skyscrapers. This is the only golf course which gives you a truly Dubai vibe while playing a game of golf. Some holes see you tee off next to main roads and metro lines with passerby overlooking games. The Emirates Golf Club is one of the quietest in the city and attracts a usually humble and aged crowd. The last tee time is usually 9:55 PM but varies according to weather conditions.
Timings: 6 AM - 9 PM Price: AED 280 for 9 holes AED 450 for 18 holes
4. The Track
The Track is the only golf course which stays open till as late as 12 AM. It is frequented by youngsters and geriatrics equally. The Track, situated next to the Mayden Racecourse, offers a nine-hole course designed by Peter Harridine. This golf course is perfect for beginners and tourists to experience night golf in the city.
Timings: 4 PM - 12 AM Price: AED 100-120
In contrast to the brown deserts, the lush green golf courses attract large numbers of all age groups throughout the day. So if you’re a tourist or a professional golfer or just want to try your hand at the game after sunset, visit any one of the courses for a fun-filled evening, which we guarantee is going to leave you wanting more.
