Activities
Lazing around the pool has historically been the activity of choice for most tourists visiting Dubai. However visitors are now beginning to take interest in a range of activities that is now expanding as rapidly as the city itself. Dubai is already well on its well to establishing itself as a major golf destination and will inevitably do so when Dubai Golf City opens in 2009.
Most hotels have beach or health clubs attached, offering gyms, tennis and squash courts, swimming pools and much more. Rather bizarrely the city also looks set become a major skiing and winter sports destination. Ski Dubai opened at the end of 2005, but even this monumental construction will be dwarfed by the Snowdome at Dubailand.
Latest News
Oct 18, Banyan Tree to manage Meydan hotel
Meydan LLC has announced that Banyan Tree will manage a hotel complex and villa resort at their golf and equestrian resort. The 5-star Meydan hotel will be connected to the grandstand with all suites offering an unobstructed view of the course.
May 21, Nad Al Sheba golf course closing
The Dubai Racing Club has announced that the Nad Al Sheba golf course will close permanently on June 1 to make way for the new Meydan horse racing development. The Dubai Exiles Rugby Club and the Dubai Country Club will also have to relocate, although dates for their moves have not yet been confirmed.
Dec 4, Tiger Woods to build his first golf course in Dubai
Tiger Woods and developers Tatweer have announced plans for a golf community at Dubailand than will include a 7,700-yard, par-72 course designed by the man himself. It will also feature a golf academy, clubhouse, 80-suite boutique hotel and 300 luxury villas. The Tiger Woods Dubai is expected to open in late 2009.
