MyGolf Dubai opens in sprawling space offering world-famous courses, VIP bays and coaching

The facility, which spans 1,300 square metres, is located inside Dragon Mart 2

MyGolf Dubai, the region’s largest indoor golf facility, has opened at Dragon Mart 2. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National

The space spans 1,300 square metres and replicates golf courses from around the world.

The facility can host more than 200 people with 14 simulators offering a variety of immersive challenges.

Golf kits are available at MyGolf Dubai.

Private rooms can be booked at MyGolf Dubai.

The shop at MyGolf Dubai sells plenty of golfing accessories such as clubs and bags.

There's also a karaoke room.

The private suites come in a variety of styles.

Interested participants can also take part in a Golf Academy.

There are two packages on offer: pay and play or a membership.

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.

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