Dubai Trip: Things to Know Before You Go
By Jason Scott Deegan, GolfPass
Dubai is like the moon to most American golf travelers.
More American golfers need to understand that Dubai is not too far, too exotic, or too out of reach for a golf vacation. Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates and is accessible by direct flights from 12 different cities in the United States: New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas (Fort Worth), Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Orlando. The UAE is located on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
A flight from New York to Dubai takes about 12 1/2 hours, which most people might think is too long for a plane ride, but consider this: I often fly 11 hours nonstop from San Francisco to London or Dublin to play golf, so it’s not really that far. Dubai is definitely on the top of my bucket list and I think it should be on yours too.
Not only is Dubai home to some of the most famous courses in the world, imagine all the experiences you’ll be able to immerse yourself in while enjoying Middle Eastern culture, architecture, people and restaurants in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. These are the 19th hole stories I want to hear, not more drivel about playing links golf in the rain. Those unforgettable courses you played in Dubai…will now capture the attention of all golfers.
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