In some ways the golf in Dubai is very different from golf anywhere else in the world. At the Dubai Golf and Racing Club, darkness falls and your round goes on. Most holes encounter one of eight lakes. The front nine plays around the outside of the track, which is so big it encompasses the entire back nine of the 6,428-yard course. The course is deceptively tough.
Short holes play over water and allow little room for mistakes.
Despite its modest length, there are some long par 4s and 5s. A hidden hazard in front of the par 5 10th green will ruin a well-struck second shot that might appear to get close to the green, but other than that the course is a fine design. Playing under the lights is another treat for Westerners. But don t expect to blame bad shots or lost balls on poor lighting. While the flood lights don t simulate daylight, there is more than enough light to see even your biggest tee ball land, be it in the fairway, rough or water.