Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Hero Dubai Desert Classic takes place Mid-Jan 2027 at Emirates Golf Club (exact dates to be confirmed) in Dubai, UAE. The dress code is Smart casual with light breathable clothing, sun hat and closed shoes. Hospitality is smart - no beachwear or flip-flops. Typical cost ranges from 250 to 1500 EUR per person.
The Middle East's oldest and most established professional tournament, played on the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club since 1989, with the Dubai Marina skyline behind the closing holes. A Rolex Series flagship on the DP World Tour, it reliably assembles a field of major champions in near-perfect January conditions. Evening concerts and a large expatriate crowd give it a festival feel unusual for a European Tour event.
- When
- Mid-Jan 2027 at Emirates Golf Club (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Where
- Dubai, UAE
- Dress code
- Smart casual with light breathable clothing, sun hat and closed shoes. Hospitality is smart - no beachwear or flip-flops.
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 250 to 1500 EUR per person.
- Weather
- 22 - 26C, warm dry days, cool evenings
- When to book
- Tickets typically released 2 - 3 months ahead via the official site; January is Dubai's peak season so book hotels 4+ months out
- Getting there
- DXB (Dubai International), 30 min to Emirates Golf Club; the Dubai Metro Red Line plus a short taxi also works
- Where to stay
- Address Montgomerie Dubai (on the golf estate), One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, Media Rotana, Barsha Heights
- Official site
- https://dubaidesertclassic.com
How to attend
Grounds tickets are sold online through the official Dubai Desert Classic site and are inexpensive by tour standards, with season and weekend passes plus Majlis and Championship hospitality suites at a premium. The event returns to Emirates Golf Club in January 2027, with exact dates confirmed a few months ahead. Reach the venue by Dubai Metro to Nakheel or Dubai Internet City then a short taxi, avoiding the tournament traffic.
Insider tip
Grounds tickets usually include the evening concert on the main days, so treat it as a full day out rather than a golf ticket - and the Majlis course's closing par-5 18th has the best free-standing viewing bank on the DP World Tour.
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