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It won’t be long before you’re back on the greens watching top players partake in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. And to get you even more excited.
Five new additional players, including two-time PGA Tour winner Ryan Fox, three-time Major champion Pádraig Harrington, LIV Golf’s leading player Joaquín Niemann, 2023 Ryder Cup hero Nicolai Højgaard and rising star Tom McKibbin are all joining the already stellar field for the first Rolex Series event of the 2026 Race to Dubai.
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is the oldest running and most anticipated annual golf event in the Middle East, and it is celebrating its 37th year. Year after year, the prestigious event has brought together global golfing legends to celebrate the world-class sport backed with unmatched entertainment and hospitality.
Love golf, but adore and need your weekly Dubai brunching experience?
Don’t worry! The Social on Sixteen is back following a hugely successful debut in 2025. Returning in 2026, but this time it’s double the size, the lively experience overlooks the iconic 16th hole and combines premium casual dining with four hours of free-flowing beverages, a buzzing atmosphere and front-row views of the golfing action. Available from Friday, January 23 to 25, tickets are priced at Dhs695 on Friday and Dhs790 on Saturday and Sunday, making it an ideal option for friends and family looking to mix sport and socialising.
Brand new for 2026 is Eat Street, a dedicated foodie destination designed for relaxed, all-day grazing during the tournament. The vibrant street brings together Dubai’s most loved homegrown concepts alongside international favourites, with food trucks, communal seating and a giant LED screen streaming the live tournament broadcast. Expect everything from viral MrBeast Burger smash burgers and cult-favourite Salt sliders to Topgolf crowd-pleasers, shawarma classics from Yalla Mahalla and flavour-packed pho from Vietnamese Foodies.
Dallah Lounge, located between the 9th and 18th greens, offers gourmet dining, beverages, and exclusive Sky Deck views. Tickets are priced from Dhs2,100.
Want a more relaxed option without skipping out on the premium element? Get Clubhouse Access for a starting price of Dhs250.
For fans wanting to immerse themselves in all the action, head on over from 10am and enjoy live music, comedy, roaming performers, the Sustainability Corner, art and crafts workshops, and family-friendly attractions. Across the three days, there will be kids’ activities and roaming entertainment, including bubble artists, stilt walkers, children’s entertainers, magicians, and graffiti artists.
On Friday, the whole family can enjoy FamilyBeatz – Dubai’s first family-friendly rave with activities for children all day.
Away from all the golfing action, you can look forward to a range of enticing activities for all the family across various partner activations.
Quick details
Location: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE
Dates: January 22-25, 2026
Times: Early morning Tee times until 11pm
Contact: www.dubaidesertclassic.com
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