ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
The course: 9 holes, par 35
Yardage from back tees: 3,199
Opened: 1976, sand; 1998, grass
Designed by: Ian Scott-Taylor
Costs to play nine holes: Dh145 on weekdays and weekends, off-peak; Dh180 on weekdays and Dh195 on weekends at peak times
Contact:
www.adcitygolf.com
; 02 445 9600
Special feature: A two-tiered driving range, the only one in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
The course: 27-hole championship course; 18 holes, par 72 and 9 holes floodlight, par 36
Yardage from back tees: 7,600
Opened: 2000
Designed by: Peter Harradine
Cost to play 18 holes: For UAE residents, Dh425 from Sunday to Wednesday and Dh595 from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays
Contact:
www.adgolfclub.com
; 02 558 8990
Special feature: Home to the PGA European Tour Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
Al Ghazal Golf Club
The course: 18 holes, par 71
Yardage from back tees: 6,711
Opened: 1997
Designed for: Abu Dhabi Airport Commission
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh150 on weekdays and Dh200 on weekends. Golf buggy costs Dh50 per person and AstroTurf mat rental is Dh10 per person
Contact:
www.alghazalgolf.ae
; 02 575 8040
Special feature: All-sand course. The "greens" are created from compacting treated sand. There is also an archaeological site on the course along the old coastline
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
The course: 18-hole championship course, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,806
Opened: 2010
Designed by: Gary Player
Cost to play 18 holes: For UAE residents, Dh425 from Sunday to Wednesday, and Dh595 from Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays
Contact:
www.sbgolfclub.ae
; 02 557 8000
Special feature: Hosts the Abu Dhabi Golf Citizen Open on the Mena Tour
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,450
Opened: 2010
Designed by: Kyle Phillips
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh599 off-peak and Dh899 at peak times
Contact:
www.yaslinks.com
; 02 810 7710
Special feature: Voted Number 1 Golf Course in the Middle East for the third year in a row by a panel of judges and Golf Digest 2013 readers
AL AIN
Al Ain Equestrian Shooting & Golf Club
The course: 18-hole championship course, par 71
Yardage from back tees: 6,839
Opened: 2007
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh340 on weekdays and Dh450 on weekends
Contact:
www.aesgclub.com
; 03 702 6400
Special feature: The back 9 of the championship course is now floodlit. The resort also hosts the Mena Tour Championship and hosted a Junior Middle East Championship last March
DUBAI
Al Badia Golf Club
The course: 18-hole championship course, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,333
Opened: 2003
Designed by: Robert Trent Jones II
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh595 on weekdays and Dh875 on weekends
Contact:
www.albadiagolfclub.ae
Special feature: Home to The Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final
The Address Montgomerie
The course: 18-hole championship course, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,396
Opened: 2002
Designed by: Colin Montgomerie in association with Desmond Muirhead
Costs to play 18 holes: Dh825
Contact:
www.themontgomerie.com
; 04 390 5600
Special feature: A links style course. The 17th hole is designed like a hand-shaped bunker, while the 13th resembles the shape of the UAE. For evening golfing enthusiasts, the course has a 662-yard, floodlit, 9-hole, par-3 Academy course
Arabian Ranches Golf Club
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,691
Opened: 2004
Designed by: Ian Baker-Finch in association with Nicklaus Design
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh460 on weekdays and Dh555 on weekends. Golf cart hire costs Dh60 per person
Contact:
www.arabianranchesgolfdubai.com
; 04 366 4700
Special feature: A desert-style course similar to those found in Palm Springs, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Creek Course
The course: 18-hole championship course, par 71
Yardage from back tees: 6,967
Opening year: 1993
Designed by: European Golf Design in association with Thomas Bjorn redesigned the course in 2004
Cost to play 18 holes: For UAE residents, Dh690 off-peak and Dh785 at peak times
Contact:
www.dubaigolf.com
; 04 295 6000
Special feature: Dubai Creek has hosted the Dubai Desert Classic twice. The course record of 63 is held by Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke
Emirates Golf Club Faldo Course
The course: 18 holes, par 73
Yardage from back tees: 7,348
Opening year: 1996
Designed by: Nick Faldo redesigned the course in 2005
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh595 on weekdays and Dh695 on weekends
Contact:
www.dubaigolf.com
; 04 417 9999
Special feature: 18-hole night golf, with play from 5pm until midnight
Emirates Golf Club Majlis Course
The course: 18-hole championship course, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,301
Opening year: 1988
Designed by: Karl Litten
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh995 on weekdays and Dh1,100 on weekends
Contact:
www.dubaigolf.com
; 04 417 9999
Special feature: Hosts the European PGA Tour Omega Dubai Desert Classic and the Ladies' European Tour
Jebel Ali Golf Resort
The course: 9 holes, par 36. Possibility of playing 18 holes from different tees
Yardage from black tees: 3,299
Opened: 1998
Designed by: Peter Harradine
Cost to play nine/18 holes: Dh195 for nine holes and Dh265 for 18 holes on weekdays and Dh200 for nine holes and Dh295 for 18 holes on weekends. Dh130 to rent a club set
Contact:
www.jaresortshotels.com
; 04 814 5555
Special feature: Peacocks roam the fairways
Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth and Fire Courses
The course: Two 18-hole championship courses, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,480 (Fire); 7,706 (Earth)
Opening year: 2008
Designed by: Greg Norman
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh595 to play Fire and Dh695 to play Earth on weekdays, and Dh795 to play Fire and Dh895 to play Earth on weekends
Contact number:
www.jumeirahgolfestates.com
; 04 375 9999
Special feature: Home to the European Tour Performance Institute and European Tour season-ending finale - the DP World Tour Championship, the culmination of the Race to Dubai series
The Track Meydan Golf Course
The course: 9 holes, par 36
Yardage from back tees: 3,706
Opening year: 2012
Designed by: Peter Harradine
Cost to play nine holes: Dh 345 on weekdays and Dh595 on weekends
Contact:
www.meydangolf.com
; 04 381 3733
Special feature: No membership fee. The course by the racecourse is open from 6.30am until dusk
The ELS Club Dubai Sports City
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,538
Opening year: 2008
Designed by: Ernie Els
Cost to play 18 holes: For UAE residents, Dh695 on weekdays and weekends. Dh100 for rental shoes; Dh250 for rental clubs
Contact:
www.elsclubdubai.com
; 04 425 1000
Special feature: First course in the Middle East designed by the former US Open and Open Champion Ernie Els
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Al Hamra Golf Club
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,325
Opened: 2007
Designed by: Peter Harradine
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh395 on weekdays and Dh495 on weekends
Contact:
www.alhamragolf.com
; 07 244 7474
Special feature: Floodlit nine holes, open until 10pm
Tower Links
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,199
Opened: 2004
Designed by: Gerald Williams
Cost to play 18 holes: Dh375 on weekdays and Dh475 on weekends
Contact:
www.towerlinks.com
; 07 227 8555
Special feature: Floodlit nine holes, open until 8.30pm
SHARJAH
Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club
The course: 9-hole championship course, par 5
Yardage from back tees: 7,337
Opening year: 2007 Academy; 2008 course
Designed by: Peter Harradine
Cost to play nine holes: Dh210 on weekdays and weekends, off-peak, and Dh285 on weekdays and weekends at peak times
Contact:
www.golfandshooting.shj.com
; 06 548 7777
Special feature: Floodlit course, open until 11pm and wall-to-wall grass
OMAN
Alouj Golf at The Wave Muscat
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 7,342
Opening Year: 2011
Designed by: Greg Norman
Cost to play 18 holes: 50 Omani rials (Dh477) on weekdays and 60 Omani rials (Dh572) on weekends. All green fees include use of a golf cart and access to the driving range; 5 Omani rials (Dh48) for shoe hire and 12.5 Omani rials (Dh119) for club hire
Contact:
www.almoujgolf.com
; 00 968 2200 5990
Special feature: Set between the stunning Hajar Mountains and the Sea of Oman, the course was ranked 4th in Golf Digest's Middle East Top Ten courses
Muscat Hills Golf & Country Club
The course: 18 holes, par 72
Yardage from back tees: 6,980
Opening year: 2009
Designed by: Paul Thomas of David Thomas Associates
Cost to play 18 holes: 50 Omani rials (Dh477) on weekdays and 60 Omani rials (Dh572) on weekends
Contact:
www.muscathills.com
; 00 968 2451 4080
Special feature: First grass course in Oman with Flight scope and V1 Software. Five minutes from Muscat International Airport
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Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
Paatal Lok season two
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong
Rating: 4.5/5
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
The specs: 2017 Lotus Evora Sport 410
Price, base / as tested Dh395,000 / Dh420,000
Engine 3.5L V6
Transmission Six-speed manual
Power 410hp @ 7,000rpm
Torque 420Nm @ 3,500rpm
Fuel economy, combined 9.7L / 100km
Squads
Sri Lanka Tharanga (c), Mathews, Dickwella (wk), Gunathilaka, Mendis, Kapugedera, Siriwardana, Pushpakumara, Dananjaya, Sandakan, Perera, Hasaranga, Malinga, Chameera, Fernando.
India Kohli (c), Dhawan, Rohit, Rahul, Pandey, Rahane, Jadhav, Dhoni (wk), Pandya, Axar, Kuldeep, Chahal, Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar, Thakur.
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Isle of Dogs
Director: Wes Anderson
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Liev Schreiber, Ed Norton, Greta Gerwig, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson
Three stars
Schedule:
Pakistan v Sri Lanka:
28 Sep-2 Oct, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
6-10 Oct, 2nd Test (day-night), Dubai
13 Oct, 1st ODI, Dubai
16 Oct, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
18 Oct, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
20 Oct, 4th ODI, Sharjah
23 Oct, 5th ODI, Sharjah
26 Oct, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
27 Oct, 2nd T20I, Abu Dhabi
29 Oct, 3rd T20I, Lahore
How to volunteer
The UAE volunteers campaign can be reached at www.volunteers.ae , or by calling 800-VOLAE (80086523), or emailing info@volunteers.ae.
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
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Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company
The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.
He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.
“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.
“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.
HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon.
With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.
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Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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THE BIO:
Favourite holiday destination: Thailand. I go every year and I’m obsessed with the fitness camps there.
Favourite book: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. It’s an amazing story about barefoot running.
Favourite film: A League of their Own. I used to love watching it in my granny’s house when I was seven.
Personal motto: Believe it and you can achieve it.
Most F1 world titles
7 — Michael Schumacher (1994, ’95, 2000, ’01 ’02, ’03, ’04)
7 — Lewis Hamilton (2008, ’14,’15, ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20)
5 — Juan Manuel Fangio (1951, ’54, ’55, ’56, ’57)
4 — Alain Prost (1985, ’86, ’89, ’93)
4 — Sebastian Vettel (2010, ’11, ’12, ’13)
Emergency
Director: Kangana Ranaut
Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry
Rating: 2/5
Glossary of a stock market revolution
Reddit
A discussion website
Redditor
The users of Reddit
Robinhood
A smartphone app for buying and selling shares
Short seller
Selling a stock today in the belief its price will fall in the future
Short squeeze
Traders forced to buy a stock they are shorting
Naked short
An illegal practice
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
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