Sponsored: Plus there is a surprise performance from the Wicked cast
The wait is almost over, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic is teeing off tomorrow from January 22 to 25 at Emirates Golf Club and there will be four amazing days of sun, sport, stars and now singing.
The sport is of course what’s bringing everyone to the golf course and it’s the oldest professional golf tournament in the Middle East. The stars are aplenty with huge names like Masters winner Rory McIlroy, former World No.1 Dustin Johnson, Tyrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, Patrick Reed, Nicolai Højgaard, Ryan Fox are all returning to Dubai to tee it up on the iconic Majlis Course.
Those heading to the golf on Saturday are in for a treat, a surprise WICKED performance from Broadway Entertainment Group will enchant Tournament Town from 3:00pm to 3:30pm, followed by a meet‑and‑greet with Elphaba and Glinda, where children and families will be guided onstage for photos. This special appearance offers a taste of the global musical that has captivated over 65 million theatregoers, with its iconic songs like “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “For Good.”
Getting there
There is no public parking available onsite at Emirates Golf Club so visitors are advised to use public transport.
The easiest way to reach the tournament is by Dubai Metro, as Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station sits directly outside the main entrance to Emirates Golf Club on the Red Line, offering seamless access to the venue. The station is well connected from key locations across the city, including Mall of the Emirates, Business Bay, Dubai Mall, World Trade Centre and Airport Terminal 3.
Visitors driving in can also park for free at Centrepoint, Etisalat or Jebel Ali Metro stations, then hop on the Red Line to Al Fardan Exchange, arriving right at the front gate.
Taxis will be available from drop-off and pick-up points for spectators at the venue throughout the tournament, making this a convenient option for families and groups.
Bus route 83 stops at Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station, directly outside the Emirates Golf Club entrance, and connects to multiple locations across Dubai.
There is limited paid parking space on Saturday and Sunday available on a first come first serve basis in two carparks adjacent to the venue entrance that can be accessed by foot across the footbridge: Reem Al Sahra Car Park Rental and American University Dubai.
Tickets
General Admission is free on Thursday January 22 and Friday January 23, while weekend access for adults is Dhs100 in advance (Dhs125 at the door). Children under 17 enter free on all four days with registration and an accompanying adult
Tickets and details are on www.dubaidesertclassic.com.
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