Trump Dubai
Gil Hanse, the architect behind the Olympic course in Rio and a string of celebrated restorations, brought his hand to the desert at Trump International Dubai. Opened in 2017 in DAMAC Hills, it is a par 71 with a rolling, links inspired feel rare in the Emirates, floodlit for evening golf and built to test every standard of player.
Photo: Trump International Golf Club, Dubai via Google.
The verdict
Trump International Golf Club Dubai is one of the most distinctive modern courses in the Emirates, and that owes everything to its designer. Gil Hanse, better known for minimalist restorations of classic American courses and the 2016 Olympic layout, gave Dubai something it had not really had before: a rolling, naturalistic, links inspired design with shaggy fringes, sandy waste areas and greens that reward the ground game. Opened in 2017 at the heart of the DAMAC Hills community, it plays as a par 71 of about 7,200 yards.
It is a serious test and a stylish one, with TifEagle greens that run fast and true and Bermuda fairways that demand the right angle of attack. The floodlighting is a genuine draw, letting you play late into a balmy evening when the desert heat has eased, and the clubhouse and practice facilities are first class. For a visiting golfer building a Dubai itinerary, Trump International offers a change of texture from the resort and championship courses around the city, and a chance to play a true Hanse design without crossing the Atlantic.
Trump Dubai at a glance
- Opened
- 2017
- Designer
- Gil Hanse
- Type
- Desert, links style
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 7,200 yds
- Green fee
- From about AED 895
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Trump International Golf Club Dubai and recognized golf travel sources. The course was designed by Gil Hanse and opened in 2017, a par 71 of about 7,200 yards. Winter peak green fees are indicative, around 895 dirhams on a weekday and 995 dirhams at the weekend for 2026, roughly 245 to 270 US dollars, with lower summer and twilight rates. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
What sets Trump International apart is movement. Where many Dubai courses sit flat and manicured, Hanse pushed and pulled the ground into rolling fairways, run off areas and greens that feed and repel the ball, so position and imagination matter as much as power. The waste bunkering and sandy native edges frame the holes and gather the wayward shot, giving the layout a wilder, more strategic look than its desert neighbours.
The greens are the defining feature, fast TifEagle surfaces with real contour that put a premium on approach play and a deft short game. Miss in the wrong place and you face a testing recovery; find the right tier and birdies are there. The variety of par 3s and the reachable par 5s give the bolder player options, while the longer two shotters demand control off the tee to open the angle in.
Played in the cool of a floodlit evening, with the towers of the city glittering in the distance, Trump International is as much an experience as a test. It rewards the golfer who can shape shots and read the ground, and it gives back a round that feels a world apart from the standard desert resort fare.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers; book a tee time in advance through the club |
| Green fee | Indicatively around 895 dirhams weekday and 995 dirhams weekend in winter peak (2026), lower in summer and at twilight |
| Member rate | Reduced fees for Emirates Golf Federation members; ask when booking |
| On the day | Buggies standard in the heat; caddies can be arranged; smart golf attire required |
| Getting there | DAMAC Hills, inland Dubai, around 30 to 40 minutes from Downtown and Dubai International Airport |
| Best months | November to April for the cool, dry season; floodlit evening play eases the summer heat |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Trump International Golf Club Dubai and recognized golf travel sources, and are indicative. Rates change by season, day and member status, so always confirm directly before booking. Prefer it arranged for you? Use our tee time enquiry to have a concierge secure the round.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base in central Dubai, along the Marina or Downtown, both within easy reach of the city's courses and packed with world class hotels, dining and attractions. A central base puts Trump International and the rest of the Dubai golf scene within a comfortable drive, and turns a golf trip into a full city escape.
For a golf focused stay, several of the marquee courses sit within Dubai's golf communities with on site or nearby resorts, making it easy to build a multi course itinerary. Trump International pairs naturally with the great championship and resort layouts around the city for a varied week of desert golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Trump International Dubai.
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Trump Dubai questions
Who designed Trump International Golf Club Dubai and when did it open?
Trump International Golf Club Dubai was designed by the acclaimed American architect Gil Hanse and opened in 2017 in the DAMAC Hills community. It is one of Hanse's few designs in the region, a par 71 with a rolling, links inspired character unusual for Dubai.
What is the par and length of Trump Dubai?
Trump International Dubai is a par 71 measuring about 7,200 yards from the championship tees, with rolling Bermuda fairways and fast TifEagle greens. It is floodlit, so it can be played into the evening, a real advantage in the warmer months.
Can visitors play Trump Dubai?
Yes. Trump International Dubai is open to visiting golfers, who book a tee time in advance through the club. Green fees are seasonal, highest in the cool winter peak and lower in summer, with discounted twilight rates. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
How much does it cost to play Trump Dubai in 2026?
Winter peak green fees have run indicatively around 895 dirhams on a weekday and 995 dirhams at the weekend, roughly 245 to 270 US dollars, with lower summer and twilight rates and reduced fees for Emirates Golf Federation members. Figures are indicative for 2026, change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
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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.