The Wadi by Faldo
‘The Wadi by Faldo’, combines stunning visual design with the nuances and challenges of any great championship golf course, in just the right measure.

Born out of the 2006 redesign by Nick Faldo of its predecessor, ‘The Wadi’, which delighted players the world over for a decade, ‘The Wadi by Faldo’ is a true test of golf for the best of players and promises an enjoyably challenging round for the handicap golfer.

In signature Faldo style, one of the main themes of ‘The Wadi by Faldo’ is its dramatic bunkering. High flashes of sand, visible from the tee all the way to the green, act as a guide to the tee shots. With steep faces and long noses on entry, each bunker has been designed, built and strategically positioned to reward good and penalise wayward shots. Another unique design aspect is the wadi (from the Arabic word valley) that meanders along the length of the course, featuring a striking roughed-up edge and adding a dash of extra character.

To the eye, ‘The Wadi by Faldo’ dramatically juxtaposes the lushness of the fairways and tall majestic palm trees against the stark, yet visually dramatic desert topography and wadi. Also uniquely incorporated are the indigenous Gaff trees that stand dotted along, and in some cases on, the fairways.

Measuring just over 7,300 yards, ‘The Wadi by Faldo’ is a real ‘thinkers’ course. Although its length requires strong play, there are great rewards waiting for those who methodically plot their way around, in true Faldo style!