Tips & Tricks
Links Golf (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi) — Set against the Arabian Gulf, the stunning scenery and course designed by Kyle Philips makes for the ultimate golfing experience. An eighteen-hole course, a nine-hole academy course, clubhouse, golf academy and floodlit practice facilities, set against dramatic views—the course combines unparalleled visual glory with the thrill of golf’s […]
Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival (Festival Park, Dubai Festival City, near Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai) – despite the name, recent bookings suggest that this annual multi-day musical event (in existence for 10 years and held every February) has drifted away from international jazz artists. Pop and rock acts such as One Republic, The Script, […]
Emirates Palace (Auditorium) (Emirates Palace Hotel, near Corniche Street, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi) – Within this auditorium, some 1100 spectators can revel in the finest listening pleasure. Whether it’s for chamber music or a Romantic large orchestra, the hall, decorated with shimmering gold-leaf, possesses superb acoustics – the work of leading European experts – […]
Emirates Golf Club (Emirates Hills – off Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai) — Emirates Golf Club, host of the European Tour sanctioned “Omega Dubai Desert Classic” and Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, was the first all grass championship golf course in the Middle East when it opened in 1988. Famed American golfer Tiger Woods won that event […]
Yas Waterworld (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi) — Enjoy a thrilling range of 43 rides, slides and attractions for the whole family. Kids can explore themed zones that are based on the legend of the lost pearl and the adventures of Dana.
Ski Dubai (Mall of the Emirates – off of Sheikh Zayed Road at the 4th interchange towards Al Barsha, Dubai) — opened in 2005, Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East (a 22,500 square meter facility) and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just […]