Explore endless culture, entertainment and amusements in Dubai. From activities such as sand-skiing, desert driving, paragliding and sailing to tours of the historic Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Dubai Museum and Jumeirah Mosque, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the perfect place to discover all that The Emirates has to offer.
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Boutique 1 – Right across the hotel, is renowned for personalized service, exclusivity & luxury. It attracts the most discerning shopper with their unique and edited collections from world renowned designers, many of which are exclusive to Boutique 1. It encapsulates 30,000 square feet and spans 3 floors, featuring, in addition to their core fashion and beauty offerings, a café, book store bringing titles that satisfy the curiosity of culture and design, Boutique 1 living housing the best international furniture and home accessories brands, Boutique 1 Gallery showcasing art from around the world, as well as Tilia & Finn, a beauty lounge offering hair, nail and skin treatments for ladies. Luxury brands such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Oscar dela Renta, Missoni, Marchesa among others can be found.
ACT Marine – Water sport/beachwear merchandise
Opera – Shoe shop carrying brands such as Christian Dior, Lesilla, Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Givenchy, Casadei, Marc Jacobs
Tara Jarmon – Ladies boutique of Paris-based Canadian designer, Tara Jarmon
Zaveris – Jewelry shop
Style Outlet - Women's Shoes, Handbags & Accessories and Menswear
Virgin Mega Store – Music, movies, games, books and electronics
Bellini – Designer baby & teen furniture
Big & Tall – By Ralph Lauren, sells garments, formal & casual wear, accessories for over-sized men.
Clio Jewellery – Jewellery shop
Damas – Jewellery shop
Jewel Trading – Jewellery shop
La Beaute – Ladies’ fashion boutique
Lagerfeld – Luxury clothing, accessories & fragrance
Manzari Furs – Fashion accessories, fur shop
Mothercare – Baby shop
Savile Row – Stemming from the famous street in London’s Mayfair, Savile Row offers the high class service for men’s tailoring and timeless design
Thomas Sabo – retail outlet for silver collections
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Restaurants & Cafes (show details) (hide details)
Black Canyon – Casual Thai food
Bob’s Easy Diner – Vintage American style & dinner classics
Burger Fuel – Famous New Zealand burger chain
Burger House – burgers, diner
Butcher Shop & Grill – Steak house
Café O – Pan Asian cuisine
Da Shi Dai – Dim-sum, authentic chinese
Duo Ristorente – Classy Italian food & salad bar
India Palace – Indian restaurant
La Casa Del Habano – Cigar shop
La Pain Quotidien – All-day breakfast and French Cafe
Napoletana – Italian / Pizza
On the Border Mexican Grill – Tex-Mex (best Tex-Mex in the area)
Paul – French Cafe
Roadster Diner – American (diner classics in a retro setting)
Bazerkan – Popular Lebanese restaurant (shisha available)
Bombay by the Bay – Indian restaurant
Caribou Coffee – Coffee shop
Costa Café – Coffee shop
Cone Street Ice cream – Ice cream shop
Figaro’s Pizza – Pizza house (thin & thick pizza)
Fish & Co.- Seafood (Fish & chips)
Fuddruckers – Burger house
Haru Restaurant – Japanese, Sushi & Teriyaki
Sarai – Syrian / Arabic (best place for Arabic kebabs & grills
Scoozi – Italian / Sushi, Pizza, pasta’s
Starbucks – Coffee house
Suvoroff – Russian (Traditional Russian cuisine)
The Noodle Room – Asia (Noodles & Stir-fry Asian specialties)
The Room of Fish & Chips – British fish and ships casual cafe
Soy Restaurant – Asian (Casual Asian delicacies)
Umi Sushi – Sushi house
Wok Away – Asian (Guests can choose all the ingredients for their own custom wok)
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Malls (show details) (hide details)
Burjuman Mall
This high-end mall houses a range of designer stores including Donna Karan, Christian Lacroix and Calvin Klein, alongside Zara and other reasonably priced high-street names. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to 11pm.
Deira City Centre
A vast mall that attracts a large crowd, offers all the usual high-street names plus a cinema.
Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight.
Dragon Mart
The largest Chinese trading hub outside China. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm.
Dubai Marina Mall
This fairly quiet mall is accessible if you live in the Marina or JBR. It has about 160 stores, plus a cinema. Open daily 10am to 10pm. A leisure walk from The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai can be done.
Dubai Outlet Mall
A large mall about 30 minutes outside the city, it houses more than 1,200 of the world’s top fashion brands all with up to 90% off. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight.
Festival Centre
Waterfront restaurants, cafes, department stores, high-street chains, a cinema and the only IKEA outlet in Dubai. Open Sun to Wed10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight.
Mall of the Emirates
The world’s first shopping resort – has to be the coolest one, because it has an indoor ski resort. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight.
Mercato Mall
An Italian-themed mall that is smaller than most but still has high-end shops like Mango, Massimo Dutti plus a cinema. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm.
Mirdif City Centre
This massive family-friendly new mall has an indoor skydiving facility and several exclusive brands. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight.
Oasis Centre
A family-friendly mall with 77 stores right on Sheikh Zayed road. Open Sat to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm.
Souk Al Bahar
Another Arabesque-themed mall along the lines of Souk Madinat, but without the crowds located close to the Dubai Mall. Open Sat to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Built to resemble an Arabic market, this contains plenty of tourist tat-traps, plus a handful of high-end fashion and art stores. Open daily 10am to 10pm.
The Dubai Mall
Officially the world’s biggest mall by area, this boasts more than 1000 stores, a Cineplex, aquarium, and ice rink, and the Sega Republic indoor theme park. It truly a one stop shop. Open Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat10am to midnight.
Wafi Mall
This pyramid shaped building attracts fashion-conscious shoppers keen to keep up with the latest trends. Open Sat to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Fri 10am to midnight.
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Souks And Markets (show details) (hide details)
ARTE Arts and crafts markets
Featuring the largest selection of locally made crafts in UAE. First Friday of the month at Festival city 14:00h-21:00h & Second Friday of the month at Times Square Centre 12:00h-19:00h.
Bur Dubai Souk
A bustling bazaar full of bargains with textiles and trinkets in Al Fahidi street, Bur Dubai.
Dubai Flea Market
A regular market that offers second-hand finds. Located in Safa Park, Al Wasl Road.
Food Souk
The fish market and fruit and vegetable market with over-enthusiastic salesmen with delightfully fresh products. Located Al Khaleej Rd, Deira
Gold Souk Deira
Dubai’s famous gold souk is widely considered the largest gold bazaar in Arabia. Open Sat-Thurs 10:00h-22:00h and on Friday’s 16:00h-22:00h. Located in Deira.
Gold Souk, Dubai Mall
More than 220 jewellery outlets in this huge indoor souk located in Dubai Mall.
Spice Souk
Barter with shopkeepers and bag some bargains among the aromas of spices, herbs and frankincense. Located in Deira.
Textile Souk
The shops stock a huge range of materials and fabrics from the subcontinent. Located at Al Fahidi street, Bur Dubai.
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Water Skiing (show details) (hide details)
A challenging recreational activity as you skim on the surface of the water holding on to a tow rope being pulled by speed boat. Booking is required, just walking distance from The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.
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Parasailing (show details) (hide details)
A thrilling and breathtaking adventure sport for nature-loving people, a highly exciting recreational activity that gives you the freedom of flight. Booking is required, just walking distance from The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.
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Wake Boarding (show details) (hide details)
A popular freestyle water sport evolved from water skiing, snow-boarding and surfing techniques. Booking is required, just walking distance from The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.
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Banana Boat Ride (show details) (hide details)
Fast paced, exciting, full of thrills and spills and remember hands off the inflatable as you invariably slip in the water wearing a life jacket. Booking is required, just walking distance from The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.
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Wind Surfing (show details) (hide details)
Skim over water powered by wind. Test your skills, rhythm and technique and ride in style. Booking is required, just walking distance from The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai.
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Underwater Diving (show details) (hide details)
United Arab Emirates has some of the world’s most varied and biologically productive waters, 700 species of fishes, turtle and abundance of sea life. Booking is required.
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Aquarium Dive (show details) (hide details)
Feeling truly adventurous? Go for a dive with the world’s ultimate underwater predator. In depths of 10 million litres of water in Dubai Aquarium, Dubai Mall, experience the thrill of a lifetime, as you come face to face with the largest collection of sand tiger sharks in the world. Booking is required.
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Boat and Yacht Cruising (show details) (hide details)
Sail around the iconic landmarks that have come to symbolize the modern Dubai such as the Palm, the World and the iconic and ultra luxurious Burj Al Arab hotel which is one of the most photographed structures in the world. Advanced booking is required with a minimum of 2 hours cruising time.
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Hot Air Balloon Ride (show details) (hide details)
Experience an enchanting magic carpet ride, awe-inspiring desert vistas, breathtaking desert dunes, picturesque red sand dunes, serenity of timeless desert as you float gently at unhurried pace. Booking is required. Flight available everyday at early morning (4am-4.30am pick up).
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Helicopter and Sea Plane Tour (show details) (hide details)
A unique way to experience United Arab Emirates is on an aerial sightseeing. These sightseeing trips are very popular. It requires advance bookings and is of 20 to 40 minutes duration.
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Camel Racing (show details) (hide details)
A traditional local sport that is popular with UAE nationals and patronized by the ruling elite. Camel racing season is from October to early April. Races generally take place on Thursdays and Fridays in two sessions.
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Falconry (show details) (hide details)
Falconry is a purely Arabic sport and in more ways than one is an integral part of UAE’s heritage and desert way of life. Advance booking for private show is required.
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Horse Racing and Riding (show details) (hide details)
UAE as a country is enamoured with all things and horse riding is its national sport. Dubai hosts the world’s richest horse race and with the advent of the state-of-the-art Meydan race course open for the 2010 racing season, the race nights will be of a more atmospheric affair.
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Bird Watching (show details) (hide details)
UAE due to it’s unique geographical position halfway between Europe and Asia comes on a major migration route for over 400 recorded bird species from Central Asia and Africa and also has about 80 bird species that breed and live here year round and range from unusual to rare to spectacular. Place to visit is Ras Al Khor Wildlife sanctuary.
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Dubai City Tour (show details) (hide details)
An overview of the old and new Dubai. The souks, mosques, abras, Bastakiya wind tower houses and thriving commercial areas with striking modern buildings are some of usual inclusions. (Half day)
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Dubai By Night (show details) (hide details)
A tour around the palaces, mosques and souks of the city, whilst enjoying the early evening lights. (Half day)
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Abu Dhabi Tour (show details) (hide details)
The route from Dubai passes Jebel Ali Port, the world's largest man-made seaport, on the way to Abu Dhabi, capital of United Arab Emirates. (Full day)
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Ajman & Sharjah Tour (show details) (hide details)
Another two of the seven emirates, Ajman is the place to visit if you want to see wooden dhows being built today just as they were hundreds of years ago and the famous blue souk in Sharjah. (Half day)
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Al Ain Tour (show details) (hide details)
Known as "The Garden City", Al Ain was once a vital oasis on the caravan route from the Emirates to Oman. (Full day)
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Ras Al Kaimah Tour (show details) (hide details)
Drive up the country along the so-called Pirate coast through Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. Explore ancient sites and discover the old town of Ras Al Kaimah and its museum. (Full day)
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Wild Wadi Water Park (show details) (hide details)
Situated on Jumeirah Beach Road in front of Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi is themed around the tale of Juha, a known character from the Arabian folklore. The waterpark boasts 30 rides and attractions.
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Aquaventure (show details) (hide details)
The largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East, set in a 42-acre complex at Atlantis, The Palm overflowing with fun including Master Blasters, speedslide, rivers, rapids, Splashers children’s play area, lush tropical landscapes and a private beach.
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Ice Land Water Park (show details) (hide details)
Ice Land Water Park, part of the 125-acre WOW RAK theme park and resort in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, is home of 50 water attractions and slides.
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Splash Land (show details) (hide details)
Water park within Wonderland offers fun for kids or adults with 9 rides including slides and twisters.
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Dolphin Bay (show details) (hide details)
Playing with dolphins on the shallow water interaction package at Dolphin Bay is an unforgettable experience in Atlantis, The Palm.
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Dubai Aquarium (show details) (hide details)
The Dubai Aquarium is a sight to behold in the middle of Dubai Mall. Through its three-storey main viewing panel the bewildering variety of tropical fish (over 3300 in total) and sharks are displayed to fish fans.
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Dubai Dolphinarium (show details) (hide details)
The main attraction is the seal and dolphin show which runs twice a day during the week, and thrice on the weekends. Located in Dubai Creek Park.
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Wonderland Theme Park (show details) (hide details)
18 hectares of games, restaurants, water attractions and thrilling rides located alongside the Dubai Creek.
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Ferrari World (show details) (hide details)
Located in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It is an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for families, fans and enthusiasts. The Park offers more than 20 Ferrari-inspired rides and attractions, including a diverse array of rides for adults and children, a wide variety of Italian delicacies, and unique shopping experiences.
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Dubai Autodrome (show details) (hide details)
The Kartdrome at Dubai Autodrome offers the easiest and quickest way for anyone to experience the thrill of motor racing.
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Dubai Children’s City (show details) (hide details)
An educational centre for children between two and fifteen years old that contains several exhibits and programs on applied sciences, nature, space exploration, human body, local and international culture.
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Stargate Zaabel Park (show details) (hide details)
Zabeel Park, Dubai. Completely indoors, it features the widest range of attractions under one roof for loads of pulsating action, adventure and thrills for the entirely family.
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The World Islands (show details) (hide details)
The ambitious project is an artificial archipelago of islands constructed in the rough shape of the land masses of earth, located 4 km off the coast of Dubai.
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Sheikh Saeed's House (show details) (hide details)
Times: Saturday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Built in 1986, the Sheikh Saeed's House was once the seat of Dubai's local government.
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The Bastakiya (show details) (hide details)
Times: All days 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
One of the oldest residential areas in Dubai, its construction dating back to 1890's. It houses some art galleries as well.
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Hatta Heritage Village (show details) (hide details)
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nestled in the Hajjar Mountains, the Hatta Heritage Village dates back to the 16th century.
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Burj Nahar (show details) (hide details)
Located 10 minutes away from the international airport, it was one of the three watch towers that guarded Dubai against invasions from east and north.
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The Heritage and Diving Village (show details) (hide details)
Located near the mouth of Dubai Creek in the Shindagha district, the Heritage and Diving Village features potters and weavers practicing traditional crafts.
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Sheikh Obaid Bin Thani House (show details) (hide details)
Times: Saturday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
One of the first houses of Al Shindagha, the house was built 1917.
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Bait Al Wakeel (show details) (hide details)
Times: 11:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. daily
This was the first building in Dubai that was dedicated completely for administration purposes.
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Al Ahmadiya School (show details) (hide details)
Times: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, Friday 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Started by a philanthropist pearl merchant Sheikh Mohammed Bin Ahmed Bin Dalmouk in 1912. The oldest school in the city.
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Heritage House (show details) (hide details)
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Ahmed Bin Dalmouk house.
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Majlis Ghorfat Umm-Al Sheif (show details) (hide details)
Times: Saturday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Built in 1955 as the summer residence of the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed A Maktoum, ruler of Dubai.
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Archaeological Digs (show details) (hide details)
There are four main excavation sites in Dubai, at Al Qusais, Al Sufooh, Jumeirah and Hatta.
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Dubai Museum (show details) (hide details)
Times: Saturday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Housed within the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1787 to defend the city against invasion, the museum's diverse collection of exhibits offers a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage. Renovated in 1971 for use as museum, its colourful life size dioramas vividly depict everyday life in the days before the discovery of oil. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life. One of the more spectacular exhibits portrays pearl diving, including sets of pearl merchants’ weights, scales and shieves. Also on display are artifacts from several excavations in the emirate, recovered from graves that date back to the third millennium B.C. Read more: http://www.dubaitourism.ae/CultureHeritage/HistoricalSites/DubaiMuseum/tabid/175/language/en-US/Default.aspx#ixzz1IS9BLh4s
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Dubai is the Gulf’s golfing capital and is renowned for its stunning championship courses offering some of the best golf experiences in the Middle East.
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The Els Club (show details) (hide details)
This golf course embrace the uniqueness of the amazing environment and incorporate the natural dunes and native plants. There is a genuine sense that you are playing golf in the desert. The course is challenging for the best players in the world but at the same time enjoyable for all golfers. Stretching 7,538 yards from the tips, it features four sets of teeing areas to suit individual golfers. Website
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Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa (show details) (hide details)
The 9-hole, par 36, championship standard resort course is situated within the idyllic grounds of the resort. Designed by Peter Harradine and opened in 1998, the Dubai golf course has hosted the world’s best players as part of the official curtain raiser to the European PGA Tour event, the Dubai Desert Classic. Website
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The Montgomerie Golf Club (show details) (hide details)
Located next to the Emirates Golf Club, 10 minutes drive from the hotel. The course covers 265 acres which consist of 123 acres of turf, 49 acres of man-made lakes (a total of 14 lakes), 93 acres of landscaped gardens and is scattered with 81 large bunkers. Website
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The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (show details) (hide details)
Dominating Dubai's enchanting waterfront, the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club overlooks the Creek and Marina. Capped by its iconic clubhouse building the course, it offers a refreshingly different golfing experience since it opened in January 1993 to world acclaim and since then it has been host to numerous tournaments and events. Website
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Arabian Ranches Golf Club (show details) (hide details)
Located in the heart of the Arabian Ranches opened its doors in February, 2004 and was built as a true 18 holes, par 72 desert-style grass course, a signature course designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design. Website
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