GOLF ALARAB · COURSE GUIDE · Arabian Ranches, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arabian Ranches Golf Club: Desert-Style Golf Designed by Ian Baker-Finch
Arabian Ranches Golf Club is one of Dubai’s clearest expressions of desert-style golf. Rather than relying only on manicured turf, the design blends green playing corridors with natural sandy waste areas and indigenous shrubs, allowing the course to feel connected to the surrounding terrain.
Course overview
VENUE PROFILE
Arabian Ranches Golf Club is one of Dubai’s clearest expressions of desert-style golf. Rather than relying only on manicured turf, the design blends green playing corridors with natural sandy waste areas and indigenous shrubs, allowing the course to feel connected to the surrounding terrain.
Ian Baker-Finch and Nicklaus Design
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The course was designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design. It has 18 holes and a Par of 72. The USGA course-rating database lists 7,658 yards from the black tees, with additional tee options for different playing abilities.
Natural sandy waste and desert strategy
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The club describes the venue as Dubai’s only true desert-style golf course. Sandy waste areas, indigenous shrubs and sculpted fairways form a continuous landscape, making line selection and placement important throughout the round. Golfers are rewarded for accuracy as much as distance.
Academy, GPS and clubhouse
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The Academy offers coaching with PGA-qualified professionals and has a Par 3 practice area. Golf carts include GPS yardage, while the Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse overlooks the ninth and 18th holes and houses Ranches Restaurant and Birdies Sports Lounge.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Confirm the details before your round
Visitor arrangements and tee-time availability can vary by season. Check the official information and contact the club where needed.
- Choose the tee set that suits your ability; the course offers multiple tee options.
- Check visitor conditions and tee-time availability through the official booking portal.
- Ask about academy programmes, practice areas and clubhouse facilities.
What should you know before visiting?
FAQ
Who designed Arabian Ranches Golf Club?
The course was designed by Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design.
How many holes does the course have?
It is an 18-hole course with a Par of 72.
What makes the course distinctive?
Its desert-style routing blends manicured fairways with natural sandy waste areas and native vegetation.
