Hero Dubai Desert Classic (golf)
Majlis Course, Emirates Golf Club
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic, a DP World Tour event founded in 1989, is played from 21 to 24 January 2027 on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club. General admission costs AED 85 in advance, about €20, and the club is reached by metro.
Dates
- 21 January 2027 – 24 January 2027 — 38th edition (2027)
Source: WAM, « GCC to host six DP World Tour events on 2027 global schedule » (même date chez Gulf News) — accessed 19 October 2026
A tournament steeped in history
Founded in 1989, the Dubai Desert Classic was the first DP World Tour event, the European professional golf tour, to be played in the Gulf. It bills itself as the region's longest-running professional tournament and belongs to the Rolex Series, the tour's richest events.
Its roll of honour speaks for itself: Seve Ballesteros in 1992, Ernie Els three times, Fred Couples, José María Olazábal, Tiger Woods in 2006 and 2008, Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Bryson DeChambeau. Rory McIlroy holds the record with four wins, in 2009, 2015, 2023 and 2024, and is also the youngest winner, at 19. American Patrick Reed won the 2026 edition. The course record, 61, has belonged to Ernie Els since 1994.
The 38th edition runs from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 January 2027 on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club. McIlroy is expected, chasing a fifth trophy.
The Majlis Course
The Majlis is the main course at Emirates Golf Club, which has a second one, the Faldo; both are described in our golf theme.
Tickets
Prices on the official website on 19 October 2026:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult general admission, course and village | AED 85 in advance, AED 135 afterwards |
| Under-18s with an adult | free, with a registered ticket |
| Clubhouse, breakfast included | AED 500 to 600 |
| Rooftop18, 21 and over: five hours of drinks, buffet, views of the 9th and 18th greens | AED 595 to 995 |
| Dallah Lounge hospitality | from AED 1,980 a day |
General admission therefore works out at about €20 in advance and €33 afterwards. The free tournament village, Tournament Town, is open from 10 am to 11 pm local time, with live music, stilt walkers, magicians, graffiti artists and food trucks.
Getting there: by metro
There is no public parking at the club during the tournament, and the organisers recommend public transport. Al Fardan Exchange station on the red metro line, formerly Al Khail, is right outside the club entrance. Taxis and ride-hailing cars drop off nearby.
Where to stay
The club is a few minutes from the hotels of Dubai Marina and Bluewaters: Banyan Tree Dubai gives 8 km and 13 minutes to Emirates Golf Club. On JBR beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai and Address Beach Resort are also close, with the tram and then the red metro line running to the club. The area is described on our Dubai Marina page.
In late January the average high is 24.4 °C and the low 15.3 °C: ideal weather for walking the course, with a jumper for the morning. The Dubai Marathon is run on 17 January, the week before, and the Dubai Shopping Festival ends the same day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Dubai Desert Classic in 2027?
From Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 January 2027, on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club.
How much is a ticket?
AED 85 in advance for an adult, AED 135 afterwards. Under-18s with an adult get in free with a registered ticket.
How do I get to Emirates Golf Club?
By red metro line to Al Fardan Exchange station, right outside the club entrance. There is no public parking during the tournament.
Can I play Emirates Golf Club during my stay?
The club welcomes visitors outside the tournament. Sabaro books tee times on the Majlis or the Faldo; our golf in Dubai in November trip shows how.