The original home of the Dubai Desert Classic and the flagship
course of Emirates Golf Club, The Majlis Championship course
is a challenging par 72, 7211-yard course. Sculptured around
the original tall desert dunes in 1987, The Majlis was the
first grass course in the Middle East and takes its name
from the Arabic for ‘meeting place’. Indeed, one of the
most prominent features on the course is the Majlis building
itself, positioned between the 8th and 9th holes. The 8th
hole, a par 4 dogleg is The Majlis most unusual hole. Stroke
index 3 and playing a full 434 yards, it has the unusual
distinction of playing up-hill and requires a long, well
directed drive to leave a reasonable second shot to its
well protected green.
The Desert Miracle
