Arabian Ranches Golf Club
7000m of challenge, 18 exceptional holes in Dubai
Opened in February 2004, Arabian Ranches Golf Club is the first collaboration between Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design. Formerly a simple pasture for camels and gazelles, this desert terrain has been transformed into a course evoking traditional links, despite the unfavorable topography of the Gulf.
Dubai
- Number of holes: 18
- Architects: Nicklaus Design and Ian Baker
- Year: 2004
- PAR 72
- Type: desert links
- Slope 137
- Distance: 7000m
The course & its setting
The architect limited earth movement to just 80,000 m³, shaping a natural layout that spans 247 acres, including 66 acres of turfand 55 acres of local desert vegetation. Off the impeccable fairways, balls can end up in this sandy landscape punctuated with native shrubs, reinforcing the authentic character of the course.
The vision of Arabian Ranches Golf Club was to design an authentic desert-style course, inspired by those found in Scottsdale, Arizona. With its 7,000 meters length, this 18-hole course constitutes a real challenge for golfers of all levels.
Services & Environment
The clubhouse, elegantly designed in a Spanish style, houses a cozy restaurant and offers breathtaking views of the greens of the 9th and 18th holes.
Arabian Ranches Golf Club harmoniously combines authenticity, sporting challenge and friendly atmosphere, like a true traditional club in Dubai.
