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The Majlis Championship course
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original home of the Dubai Desert Classic and the
flagship course of Emirates Golf Club, The Majlis
Championship course is a challenging par 72, 7200-yard
course. Sculptured around the original tall desert
dunes in 1987, The Majlis was the first grass course
in the Middle East and takes its name from the Arabic
for 'meeting place'. Indeed, one of the most prominent
features on the course is the Majlis building itself,
positioned between the 8th and 9th holes.
The
8th hole, a par 4 dogleg is The Majlis' most unusual
hole. Stroke index 3 and playing a full 434 yards,
it has the unusual distinction of playing up-hill
and requires a long, well directed drive to leave
a reasonable second shot to its well protected
green.
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The
Wadi'
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Emirates
Golf Club's second Championship golf course was
opened in 1996 and was christened 'The Wadi',
taken from the Arabic for 'valley'. A landscaped
wadi between the 7th and 8th holes highlights
the traditional name given to the course. The
Wadi continues in the same vein as The Majlis
with its undulating fairways and landscape.
Given
the unenviable task of competing with The Majlis,
The Wadi performs admirably and more than acquits
itself. Another challenging layout, The Wadi tempts
the average golfer with its space and large greens,
which are cleverly protected by fourteen lakes
and numerous bunkers. The Wadi is very popular
locally and eagerly lures players to the challenge
of its 7127-yards.
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