JULIAN DANBY
DUBAI CREEK RESORT CLUB MANAGER
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s with the beginning of every year, there is always a lot to communicate about club life – so yes, you guessed it - it’s another long one!! Please do put your feet up, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the read!
I’d firstly like to wish you a very Happy New Year and all the very best for a healthy, safe and successful 2022! The New Year has certainly started a little differently given the changes to the official UAE weekend and of course the recent downpours... I have to say though that this has made our Golf Course Superintendent (David Taggart) extremely happy, as the fresh rain water does wonders for the turf health at this time of year.
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COVID LATEST As you are no doubt aware, the recent surge in Covid cases across Dubai has all businesses and individuals concerned. We are no different and in response to this latest wave, we have increased our cleaning and disinfecting schedules across the club. To help further protect our members, guests and colleagues, I’d like to remind you to always wear your mask when you are moving around any indoor areas, and if you do happen to contract the virus and you have been at the club in the days before, then please do reach out by email to our Membership Manager – Ann (ann.daniel@hyatt.com), and let her know. We can also assist in contacting any member or guest that you feel you’ve had close contact with here at the club.
OUTGOING 2021 CAPTAINS I’d like to say a BIG thank you to our outgoing Captains – Abdullah Al Naboodah and Joy Lirio. They both had a wonderful year in their respective roles as Club Captains and supported the club in so many ways - especially in a fund raising capacity, raising a significant
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