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Tee Time ! Hit some fairways, sink some putts and bring in the business. Make your golf weekend one to remember by hosting clients at one of these world-class courses. By Shereen D’Souza
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club (Abu Dhabi)
Hotel: St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Saadiyat combines the grandeur of its iridescent blue seas and a nine kilometer long arc of immaculate white sand, making it Arabia’s first beach golf course. Opened in 2010, this Gary Player designed project boasts of a supreme golfing experience with every hole having its own character. The design has been created while keeping in mind the natural surroundings and is strictly compliant with all environmental guidelines. The course stretches over 7806 yards and is the first daily pay and play facility in the Middle East. Practice facilities include Golf Academy with a 380 yard driving range, large green and three short game areas. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has been designed to accommodate all levels of golfers and offers each golfer a ‘Member for a Day’ experience with the optimum level of genuine customer service, from personalized lockers and bag tags to those personal touches from international staff.
ROOMS
OCCUPANCY
RATES (IN QR)
Majestic Suite
2 adults
14000
Ocean Suite
2 adults
5035
Spa Suite
2 adults
4350
Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort (Egypt)
Winter Rates MID WEEK RATES (IN QR)
WEEKEND RATES (IN QR)
18 Hole
650
850
Uae resident
425
595
Twilight
325
425
9 Hole (championship)
275
9 Hole (garden course)
150
9 Hole (member guest)
225
Club hire 18 hole: 220 QR Club hire 9 hole/Twilight: 175 QR Practice facility: 100 QR, Shoe hire: QR 75 Standard Of Play The minimum handicap required for gents is 28 and for ladies 36. www.bqdoha.com
The 5 star Jolie Ville Golf & Resort claims to be one of the best in Egypt and features the only 18-hole PGA international championship golf course in the entire area. Designed by American architect Sanford and Associates, the par 72 PGA Championship course measures 6021 meters and has won several awards and accolades. Jolie Ville offers breathtaking views of many lakes which attract a variety of exotic birds, over 35 different species. 1,250 trees have been planted such as Washingtonia palm trees, Jerusalem thorns, date palms, California fan palms, Hong Kong Orchids and Flames of the Forest. Jolie Ville hotel guests are offered complimentary transfers to and from the golf course, followed by the sauna and unlimited same day golf after 2:00 pm. This course promises a matchless experience of golfing with its dramatic and contrasting milieu of the mountains, desert and clear blue sea.
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Hotel: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
Winter Rates JOLIE VILLE HOTELS (QR)
GUESTS (QAR)
18 HOLE
400
620
9 HOLE
285
380
Rental Golf Sets (9/18)
140/215
190/240
Standard Of Play No handicap is required to play
ROOMS
OCCUPANCY
RATES (QR)
Presidential Suite
2 adults
20,000
Marina Executive Suite
2 adults
2000
Island Suite
2 adults
1900
The Address Montgomerie (Dubai)
Hotel: Jolie Ville Resort ROOMS
OCCUPANCY
RATES (QR)
Sea View Room
2 adults
1205
Royal Wing Room
2 adults
1020
Pool View Room
2 adults
840
Yas Links (Abu Dhabi)
Yas links is placed on the pristine shores of Yas Island, a renowned entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi. Every hole is dynamic and offers radiant views of the Arabian Gulf, thereby promising its golfers an experience like no other. The scenic hills and mangrove plantations enhance its aesthetic appeal. This par 72 championship course designed by Kyle Phillips, a world renowned course architect, stretches over 7450 yards and includes a Par 3 academy course, floodlit practice facilities and a luxurious clubhouse. Yas Links’ international standards, impeccable visual magnificence and supreme offerings make this an ultimate challenge and dream to golfers all over the world. Winter Rates WEEKEND RATES (QR) 18 Hole
850
9 Hole
425
Twilight
650
The Address Montgomerie Dubai opened its doors in 2002 and ever since, has been the ultimate course. Its spectacular blend of greenery, bright skies and the Dubai horizon make it one of the most sought after golfing destination. This golf course designed by Colin Montgomerie in association with Desmond Muirhead, is an 18 hole, par 72 Championship course featuring unique characteristics such as a hand-shaped bunker on hole 17, a mammoth 656 yard 18th hole, as well as 81 bunkers and 14 lakes. The course offers 4 grades of tees from Black Pearl which reaches 7,396 yards, to Sapphire at 6,720 yards, Emerald at 6,152 yards and Ruby at 5,394 yards, allowing for games of varying levels to be enjoyed. The course features “419” Bermuda grass fairways and its greens are knitted with Tift Eagle ultradwarf Bermuda grass allowing for a perfect green. For evening golfing enthusiasts, the course boasts a 662 yard floodlit 9-hole par 3 Academy course. Winter Rates WEEKEND RATES (QR) 18 Hole
825
*Daily rate, shared cart included Green Fees are inclusive of 18 holes of golf, shared cart and access to the Practice Facility with unlimited range balls prior play. Club hire 18 hole: 200 QR Club hire 9 hole: 130 QR Shoe hire: 60 QR Standard Of Play The minimum handicap required for gents is 28 and for ladies 36.
Club hire 18 hole: 200 QR Club hire 9 hole: 125 QR Shoe hire: 80 QR Standard Of Play Does not need a valid handicap certificate, although guest needs to complete course in 4.5 hours www.bqdoha.com
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Hotel: The Address Montgomerie Dubai ROOMS
OCCUPANCY
RATE (QR)
Skyline Suite
2 adults
2350
Deluxe Golf View Room
2 adults
2150
Deluxe Courtyard View Room
2 adults
1950
Almouj Golf Club (Oman) This Greg Norman par 72 course provides a challenging 18 holes which stretches over its picturesque 2 kilometer long beach. Being Oman’s first PGA Links golf course, it is 7342 yards in length and includes a par 3 island green and a par 5 that stretches over 600 yards. The holes have varying configurations and merge into the dazzling Sea of Oman and the majestic Hajar Mountains. Norman has mindfully created a panoramic vista of the scenic beauty that surrounds the course. Almouj Golf is also home to a golf academy with a state of the art swing studio, driving range and private golf lesson area. Dining facilities are available and offer true Omani hospitality welcoming all guests, irrespective of golfing prowess. Norman believes that this course is one of the best that he has been involved with anywhere in the world and anticipates that over the coming years Almouj Golf will gain global recognition.
Doha Golf Club (Qatar)
Doha Golf Club boasts two immaculate golf courses; one of which is home to the annual European Tour Commercialbank Qatar Masters and the other is a fully floodlit 9 hole course. The clubhouse of Doha Golf Club is home to some of the town’s most popular dining venues. The unique atmosphere makes Doha Golf Club an absolute must for residents, business people and tourists visiting Qatar. Each restaurant reflects an ambience of its own which is quite evident in the thoughtfully designed decor, the specially prepared menus and the friendly and attentive staff. The award winning Golf Academy offers professional coaching, a simulator lounge, coaching studio and a SAM putting lab. The Academy aims to help golfers by using expert knowledge, hi-tech equipment, good communication skills and the simplest and most effective teaching methods making it easy and fun to learn the game. With its picturesque and tranquil landscape and state-of-the-art conference and banqueting facilities, Doha Golf Club is a unique venue for business meetings, product launches, corporate dinners and social functions like weddings and parties.
Winter Rates WEEKEND RATES (QR) 18 Hole
600
9 Hole
370
Rates are inclusive of green fee, shared cart and range balls. Club hire to be paid separately. Club hire: 120 QR Shoe hire: 70 QR Standard Of Play The minimum handicap required for gents is 28 and for ladies 36.
Winter Rates WEEKDAY RATES (QR)
Hotel: The Chedi, Muscat
18 Hole
650
9 Hole
420
ROOMS
OCCUPANCY
RATE (QR)
Chedi Club Suite
2 adults
529
Deluxe Club Room
2 adults
324
* Weekends are restricted to members only
Deluxe Room
2 adults
259
Standard Of Play The minimum handicap required for gents is 28 and for ladies 36.
www.bqdoha.com