Running alongside the stretch of water from which it takes its name, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is an 18-hole golf resort and is a true golfers’ paradise, which in November 2005 was voted one of the top 100 must play golf courses in the world by UK magazine Golf World.

The club's par 71 championship course, which has twice hosted the Dubai Desert Classic (1999 and 2000), offers a real challenge to every level of golfer. Recently redesigned by European Golf Design in association with Thomas Björn, the course rolls 6,857 undulating yards along well-groomed fairways lined with palms, attractive water hazards and shrubbery that lend a distinctly tropical and secluded air, despite its city centre location.

The resort incorporates a floodlit 9 hole Par 3 course and driving range, hi-tech swing analysis studio and extensive short game practice facilities, in addition to the 225 bedroom Park Hyatt Dubai, 92 four-bedroom villas, a 121 berth marina, yacht clubhouse, six award-winning restaurants and main golf clubhouse.

The PGA European Tour Desert Classic venue for 1999 and 2000, Dubai Creek is the spectacular 18-hole championship course that runs alongside the salt water inlet that gives Dubai much of it's character.

In addition there are internal lakes and tropical foliage that give the course a secluded feel despite it's location being in the heart of Dubai.

Renowned for it's well groomed fairways and greens, the golf course presents a stern challenge from the tournament tees but is suitable for all levels from the forward, friendlier tee locations.

Golf does not end at sunset at Dubai Creek as a water-feature packed par 3 course, driving range and practice facilities are all floodlit to allow play late into the night. The Creek is also the home of first Golf Academy in the region where PGA Professionals are on hand to offer instruction to all levels and ages of player using the latest in swing analysis technology.