GOLF ALARAB · COURSE GUIDE · DAMAC Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trump International Golf Club Dubai: Gil Hanse’s Desert Links Experience
Trump International Golf Club Dubai in DAMAC Hills offers a distinctive take on desert golf through a links-style course laid across land that was once open desert. The design uses a dramatic natural barranca, changes in elevation and sandy terrain, while LED lighting on holes 10–18 makes night golf a central part of the experience.
Course overview
VENUE PROFILE
Trump International Golf Club Dubai in DAMAC Hills offers a distinctive take on desert golf through a links-style course laid across land that was once open desert. The design uses a dramatic natural barranca, changes in elevation and sandy terrain, while LED lighting on holes 10–18 makes night golf a central part of the experience.
A Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner design
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Hanse Golf Course Design, led by Gil Hanse and partner Jim Wagner, created the championship course across approximately 500 acres of former desert. A deep natural barranca forms the backbone of the routing, adding elevation changes and strategic options. A handful of holes also incorporate water hazards, an unusual feature in this desert setting.
Night golf on holes 10 through 18
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The back nine, holes 10–18, is played under LED floodlights, allowing golfers to continue after sunset subject to availability. The club also has a separate floodlit Par 3 academy course, extending the evening-golf offer beyond the championship layout.
Academy and golf technology
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The Trump Golf Performance Academy, indoor swing studios and TrackMan Range create a substantial practice offer. Short-game areas and putting greens provide additional spaces to work on technique, while the clubhouse overlooks the ninth and 18th greens.
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 whether you want the championship course or the separate Par 3 academy.
- Check the availability of the LED-lit back nine if you plan to play at night.
- Confirm visitor arrangements, equipment hire and practice access before your visit.
+971 4 245 3939
What should you know before visiting?
FAQ
Who designed Trump International Golf Club Dubai?
The course was created by Hanse Golf Course Design, led by Gil Hanse and partner Jim Wagner.
Can you play at night?
Yes. Holes 10–18 are played under LED floodlights, and the separate Par 3 academy course is also floodlit.
What practice facilities are available?
The club lists a golf performance academy, indoor swing studios, a TrackMan range, short-game areas and putting greens.
