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Golf fans will be delighted as the 2026 version of The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is back and bigger than ever. As always, the event brings big names including Rory McIlroy in pursuit of a record fifth Dallah Trophy, Ryder Cup star and defending champion Tyrrell Hatton, former World Number One Dustin Johnson, FedExCup Champion Tommy Fleetwood, Major champion Shane Lowry, Norwegian standout Viktor Hovland, Rolex Series winner Nicolai Højgaard, 2025 PGA Tour victor Ryan Fox, rising star Tom McKibbin, Luke Donald, Patrick Reed, Jayden Schaper, and UAE’s Ahmed Skaik. That’s a long list of incredible players.
Tournament Town is even better than before as the outdoor Kids Zone is now double the size, so your little ones will be entertained for the whole day with hands-on activities for children and festival entertainment for adults. FamilyBeatz is also back and taking place on Family Friday from 3pm to 6pm. It will transform Tournament Town into Dubai’s first family-friendly rave with Teenage DJ Julie taking to the decks. Then from 5:30pm until late, live bands, talented singers and DJs take over for an open-air festival.
For food and beverages, whether you want to try the the exclusive brunch package option Social on Sixteen, perched overlooking the 16th green of the Majlis Course for prices from Dhs695, the premium hospitality option of the Dallah Lounge, or the brand-new Eat Street, the dedicated foodie hub with venders like MrBeast Burger, Salt, Topgolf, Vietnamese Foodies and more. At the iconic finishing hole, the former 18th Green Grandstand has been reimagined for 2026 as a standing viewing deck with a bar so you can enjoy a few drinks and bask in the suspense.
Tickets
- General admission is free on Thursday and Friday with a registered ticket
- Weekend tickets (Saturday & Sunday) are available for Dhs100 (pre-event) / Dhs125 (on the day).
- Children aged 17 and under can attend free of charge across all four days. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Quick details
Location: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE
Dates: January 22-25, 2026
Times: Early morning Tee times until 11pm
Getting there: As there is no free or paid onsite parking at Emirates Golf Club for this year’s event, visitors are encouraged to use public transport. To find the fastest route, visitors can plan their visit on the Journey Planner on the Hero Dubai Desert Classic App.
Contact: www.dubaidesertclassic.com
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