An 18-hole tournament on Friday washed down with a sumptuous post-round brunch before a blissful overnight stay at Dubai’s swishest new hotel. Wake up to breakfast and a late check-out too? Yes, you have come to the right place for the perfect UAE golf staycation. Golf Digest Middle East, in association with Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills, are hosting their first ever Play & Stay on June 11-12.
For just AED999, you and a friend (twin share or double) will enjoy a one night stay at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills and joyful play at Trump International Golf Club, Dubai. The price covers one spot in the Golf Digest Middle East tournament so is perfect for couples – non-golfers can chill at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills’ impressive new ‘The Hills Pool Deck’ and revitalise in the Dreamworks Spa while you are amassing stableford points at an impressive rate on Trump Dubai.
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Tempting Entrée
INDUSTRY IDENTITIES AND A FORMER SIX NATIONS STAR AMONG THE BIG NAMES ROLLED OUT FOR THE EAGL’S SUMMER DRESS-REHEARSAL
Year of the Comeback
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THE GOLF STAYCATION PERFECTED
Golf Digest Middle East’s inaugural Play & Stay is coming to Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills and Trump Dubai
THE GENIUS OF JORDAN
HE WANTED A CONFIDENT, RELIABLE SWING. HE FOUND IT IN A CLEVER WAY
The Starter
The Nairn Golf Club
Undercover Caddie
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DRIVE BLAST PUTT
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Get Set - Ball-striking success starts at address
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Take 5
It’s hot but that’s no excuse not to warm-up before every round and range session
Classic Closer
Our monthly guide to taming the region’s stroke index 1 holes has gone off-piste. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club professional Matthew Brookes heads to arguably the toughest finishing hole in Middle East golf
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