MyGolf Dubai, the largest indoor golf facility in the Middle East and North Africa, is now open at Dragon Mart 2.
Spanning 1,300 square metres, the space replicates realistic golfing experiences by being able to recreate almost 190 courses from around the world in International City, Dubai.
The facility can host more than 200 people with 14 simulators offering players a variety of immersive challenges.
MyGolf also aims to recreate the feel of a premium golf club, with six private bays, two open bays, two VIP suites named after Arnold Palmer and Rory McIlroy and an even more special suite named after Tiger Woods, winner of 15 majors.
The suites also offer three training studios with the latest equipment to help seasoned golfers refine their technique, while offering amateur golfers more personalised attention.
It is also equipped with technology that provides real-time shot statistics with 98 per cent accuracy, such as ball speed, angle of launch, left or right deviation and distance hit, improving their swinging or putting.
Currently, there are two packages on offer: pay and play or a membership. Pay and play allows golfers to pick their own time and bay while the membership package offers more options.
There’s also a Golf Academy where interested golfers can learn more about the sport and train under coaches.
MyGolf Dubai is located at Dragon Mart 2, International City; Sunday to Thursdays, 10am to 10pm; Friday and Saturdays, 10am to midnight; more information at mygolfdubai.com
Scroll the gallery below to learn more about the story behind the Dubai Creek Golf clubhouse.
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The Dubai Creek Golf Club. Its angular design, which evokes the lateen sails of a dhow, became an instant classic that went on to stand the test of time. Godwin Austen Johnson -
British architect Brian Johnson was behind clubhouse design for Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht club. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Mr Johnson had an eight-inch model of the clubhouse made and sent it with the design drawings. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
By adding sails of different sizes, he also ensured that no matter where anyone stands on the course, the design looks like the sails of a dhow. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Brian Johnson at the opening of the Dubai Creek Golf Club. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Construction of the clubhouse started in 1990 by Al Naboodah Laing. Godwin Austen Johnson -
The concrete panels that make up the sails had to be aligned precisely to ensure the building was free of any curves. Godwin Austen Johnson -
One of the clubhouse sails under construction. Godwin Austen Johnson -
The clubhouse design includes sails of different sizes. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Mr Johnson said the construction was 'really high-tech and cutting edge in its day'. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Marina berths were being added while the clubhouse was under construction. Godwin Austen Johnson -
The winning design was the culmination of experimenting with regional motifs and symbols. Godwin Austen Johnson -
Construction work at Dubai Creek Golf Club. Godwin Austen Johnson -
An aerial shot of the Dubai Creek Golf Club. Godwin Austen Johnson
