GOLF ALARAB · COURSE GUIDE · Dubai Creek, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club: A Landmark Course on the Creek
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club sits where the city’s maritime heritage meets modern golf. Since opening in 1993, the club has become part of Dubai’s sporting identity, while its sail-inspired clubhouse has grown into one of the city’s most recognisable waterfront landmarks.
The course at a glance
VENUE PROFILE
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club sits where the city’s maritime heritage meets modern golf. Since opening in 1993, the club has become part of Dubai’s sporting identity, while its sail-inspired clubhouse has grown into one of the city’s most recognisable waterfront landmarks.
The Championship Course: 18 holes by the water
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The Championship Course is an 18-hole Par 71 layout with a current published length of 7,009 yards. Karl Litten designed the original course, which underwent a major redevelopment in 2004 with Thomas Bjørn. Fairways roll between mounds, date palms and water features, while Dubai Creek and a series of lakes influence strategy on several holes.
The clubhouse: a dhow sail on Dubai’s skyline
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Architect Brian Johnson designed the iconic clubhouse around the lateen sail of a traditional dhow. Its white, angular forms and reflection pool create the impression of a vessel floating beside the Creek. The building has become one of Dubai’s best-known landmarks and is featured on the reverse of the AED 20 banknote.
Peter Cowen Academy, mini golf and marina life
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The club is home to the Peter Cowen Academy, one of the region’s established golf teaching centres, alongside practice and short-game facilities and a dedicated mini-golf course. The wider destination combines golf with a marina and waterfront dining, giving visitors more to explore before and after their round.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Confirm the details before your round
Tee-time availability and visitor arrangements can vary by date and season. Check the official information and contact the club where needed, especially if you plan to use practice facilities or hire equipment.
- Book a visitor tee time through Viya or contact Golf Reception to confirm availability.
- Check the current visitor, dress-code and playing-ability requirements before arrival.
- Ask about the Peter Cowen Academy and practice facilities if you want to add a lesson or practice session.
+971 4 602 1518 / +971 4 602 1519 · golf.reception@hyatt.com
Useful answers before you go
FAQ
When did Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club open?
The club opened on 28 January 1993.
Who designed the golf course?
Karl Litten designed the original course, which was substantially redeveloped in 2004 with Thomas Bjørn.
What inspired the clubhouse architecture?
Architect Brian Johnson based the building on the lateen sail of a traditional dhow.
