In the latest Golf World MENA Top 100 Rankings for 2024, Dubai Golf and Viya Golf clubs have strutted their stuff like a peacock on a sunny day, proving they aren’t just here to make up the numbers.
With courses leapfrogging up the charts and a newcomer making quite the splash, it’s a story of serious success for this gang of golf courses.
If you like your fairways lush and your greens fast, then these folks have plenty to crow about.
Yas Links Holds Firm While Others Climb High
The headliner is Yas Links in Abu Dhabi, which clings onto the top spot like a golfer with a comfortable lead on the 18th. They’ve kept their #1 ranking, and nobody seems surprised.
The team at Yas Links hasn’t been resting on their laurels; instead, they’ve been sharpening their tools, making sure they’re the best in the MENA region for yet another year.
But the real buzz is about the movement happening elsewhere in the rankings.
Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course put on a performance worthy of a standing ovation, jumping from 9th to 3rd.
Meanwhile, Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth Course made a leap from 14th to 7th, showing that gravity isn’t the only thing that can pull you up.
Not to be left out, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club have both made their way into the top dozen, sitting at 10th and 11th respectively.
Even Yas Acres Golf and Country Club, a new player in the rankings, made quite the entrance at 53rd and snagged the title of the best-rated 9-hole course in the entire MENA region. Talk about making an impression!
The Movers and Shakers of 2024
Here’s the breakdown of where Dubai Golf and Viya Golf courses stand in the Golf World MENA Top 100 Rankings 2024:
- Yas Links – #1 (holding steady from 2021)
- Emirates Golf Club, Majlis Course – #3 (leapt from #9)
- Jumeirah Golf Estates, Earth Course – #7 (up from #14)
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club – #10 (climbed from #18)
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club – #11 (moved up from #17)
- Jumeirah Golf Estates, Fire Course – #20 (a slight bump from #24)
- Emirates Golf Club, Faldo Course – #34 (up a few spots from #37)
- Yas Acres – #53, Best 9-Hole Course (brand new and blazing in)
CEO Christopher May’s Take on the Rankings
Dubai Golf CEO, Christopher May, couldn’t be prouder of these results. “We are absolutely delighted to see strong results in the latest Golf World MENA Top 100 rankings.
This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the teams at each of our clubs, particularly the agronomy teams whose relentless commitment to maintaining exceptional course conditions has been crucial to our success,” he beamed, likely wearing a smile as wide as a fairway.
He didn’t stop there. May was quick to highlight the smart investments they’ve been making, like the swanky new irrigation system at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.
“Through continuous investments, such as the new state-of-the-art irrigation system at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, we are able to further enhance our product offering and elevate the experience for all golfers.
We’re proud to be able to offer members and visiting golfers some of the very best golf this region has to offer, and we’re always looking to keep getting better,” he added.
Gearing Up for the DP World Tour
And it doesn’t stop there, folks. Dubai Golf and Viya Golf are revving their engines to host some big-time DP World Tour events over the next half year.
Yas Links is set to host the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the opening event of the DP World Tour’s two-part playoff series.
Then, the season-ending DP World Tour Championship will return to Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth Course, and come January, the tour will swing by for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course. It’s a busy calendar, but these guys thrive on the action.
Paving the Way for Excellence
These rankings build on last year’s success, where Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club entered the Top 100 World Golf Resorts list at #43, becoming the highest-ranked golf resort in the UAE.
Yas Links wasn’t too far behind, debuting at #50 and nabbing the top spot in Abu Dhabi.
With these latest rankings, Dubai Golf and Viya Golf are showing they aren’t just setting the bar high—they’re constantly raising it.
Dubai Golf operates some of the finest courses you’ll find in Dubai—Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club—while Viya Golf handles Yas Links, Yas Acres, and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi.
They’ve also got Topgolf Dubai in their pocket, which has become a favourite for a more casual but equally fun golfing experience.
Booking Your Next Tee Time
If you’re thinking about testing out these world-class courses, it’s easier than ever to book a tee time at any of the Dubai Golf and Viya Golf venues.
Just fire up the Viya app, available on all mobile app stores, and you’ll be on your way to booking not just golf, but also dining, experiences, spas, and more at venues in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You can check out more on the app at Viya.
For those planning a full-on golfing holiday, Viyagolfholidays.com offers tailor-made packages that combine top-tier courses like Yas Links and Emirates Golf Club with accommodations and tee times.
This is the go-to spot for planning an unforgettable golf getaway to the UAE. Visit Viyagolfholidays.com.
For more information on Dubai Golf and their entire portfolio, including Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Topgolf Dubai, Yas Links, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, and Yas Acres Golf and Country Club, head over to Dubai Golf.
