Al Hamra Golf Club
Al Hamra is the championship anchor of golf in Ras Al Khaimah, a Peter Harradine designed par 72 of about 7,325 yards routed around four interconnected lagoons on the Arabian Gulf coast. The emirate's first 18 hole course when it opened in 2007, it became a DP World Tour venue in 2022 as host of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, and it makes a scenic, tournament tested base for a northern UAE trip.
Photo: Al Hamra Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Al Hamra put Ras Al Khaimah on the golf map. Peter Harradine designed it as the emirate's first 18 hole course, opened in 2007, and routed it around a network of four interconnected lagoons that bring water into play across the round and give it a softer, more maritime feel than the desert layouts to the south. It has matured into one of the more attractive resort courses in the northern Emirates.
Its standing took a clear step up in 2022, when it became a DP World Tour venue as host of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, a tournament pedigree that few courses outside Dubai and Abu Dhabi can claim. For the traveling golfer it is the reason to base a trip in Ras Al Khaimah, a quieter, less hurried emirate about 45 minutes north of Dubai's airport, with the course at the heart of the Al Hamra Village resort district by the Gulf.
Al Hamra Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2007
- Designer
- Peter Harradine
- Type
- Lagoon championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,325 yds
- Green fee
- Premium (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Al Hamra is a Peter Harradine design opened in 2007, a par 72 of about 7,325 yards routed around four interconnected lagoons on the Arabian Gulf coast at Ras Al Khaimah, and a DP World Tour venue since 2022. It is open to visitors; indicative 2026 green fees are a premium northern Emirates rate, highest in the cooler peak season from autumn to spring and lower in summer, with twilight options. Rates change by season, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Water is the constant at Al Hamra. Harradine wove the holes between four lagoons, so carries, lake edged fairways and well guarded green sites recur throughout the round and the breeze off the Gulf adds a maritime edge unusual for the region. The front nine measures about 3,578 yards and the back about 3,747, and the five tee options on every hole keep it fair for a holiday group while still giving a strong player a genuine test.
Tournament golf has sharpened the setup. As host of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship the course has shown it can challenge a DP World Tour field, with quick greens and demanding closing holes around the water, yet day to day it remains a thoroughly enjoyable resort round in a striking coastal setting. The conditioning is consistently strong, and the views across the lagoons to the Gulf are a large part of the appeal.
On a northern UAE trip, Al Hamra is the headline round, and it pairs well with the championship golf of Dubai an hour to the south. Build the wider week around marquee tests such as the Majlis at Emirates Golf Club and the desert layout at Arabian Ranches.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors with advance tee times; resort guests at Al Hamra Village get priority and packages |
| Green fee | Premium northern Emirates rate, indicative for 2026; highest in cooler peak season, lower in summer |
| Cart and caddie | Carts standard; the lagoon layout suits a buggy in the heat, no general caddie program |
| Booking | Online or by phone; cooler season and tournament weeks fill quickly |
| Season | Year round; best from October to April, early or twilight tee times in summer heat |
| Getting there | Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah, on the Gulf coast about 45 minutes north of Dubai airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the club and public sources. Green fees vary by season, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Al Hamra Village is a self contained resort district with beachfront hotels, a marina, a mall and the golf club at its center, so a stay and play here keeps you close to the first tee and the Gulf. Ras Al Khaimah makes a relaxed, less crowded base than Dubai, while still putting the city's championship courses within an hour for a wider tour.
For a fuller United Arab Emirates golf trip, combine Al Hamra with the championship venues of Dubai such as the Majlis at Emirates Golf Club, Arabian Ranches and the floodlit nine at The Track Meydan. See our Golf in the UAE hub and our best courses in the UAE ranking to shape the trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels near Al Hamra Village and Ras Al Khaimah.
Play Al Hamra on a UAE golf trip
We book Al Hamra tee times, arrange the Al Hamra Village stay and route a northern Emirates week that adds the championship courses of Dubai an hour south. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Al Hamra Golf Club questions
Who designed Al Hamra Golf Club?
Al Hamra was designed by Peter Harradine and opened in 2007 as Ras Al Khaimah's first 18 hole course, a par 72 routed around four interconnected lagoons on the Arabian Gulf coast.
What is the par and length of Al Hamra?
Al Hamra plays to par 72 and measures about 7,325 yards from the championship tees, with five tee options on each hole.
Has Al Hamra hosted the DP World Tour?
Yes. Al Hamra became a DP World Tour venue in 2022, hosting the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Championship, and has staged the event since.
Where is Al Hamra Golf Club?
Al Hamra sits on the Arabian Gulf coast at Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah, about 45 minutes north of Dubai International Airport.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.