Emirates Golf Club Residences

TL;DR: Emirates Golf Club Residences is an exclusive residential community by Wasl Asset Management Group, located directly on the grounds of the Emirates Golf Club—home to the Majlis (par-72, 7,301 yards) and Faldo (par-72, 7,052 yards, fully floodlit) championship courses and host venue of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic since 1989. The legacy phase comprises 84 luxury 4-bedroom villas (5,837–6,475 sq. ft.) with private pools, available on managed leasehold tenancy from AED 530,000/year, including complimentary weekday golf membership, Mina Beach Club access, and 25% F&B discount. A new freehold apartment phase has been registered for off-plan development. Located just a 4-minute walk from Nakheel Metro Station (Red Line) and 5 minutes from Dubai Marina.

Introduction to Emirates Golf Club Residences

Emirates Golf Club Residences represents one of Dubai's most exclusive residential addresses—a community situated directly within the grounds of the Emirates Golf Club, the first grass golf course in the Middle East, founded in 1988. Developed and managed by Wasl Asset Management Group (through its Dubai Golf subsidiary), the community occupies approximately 1.3 million square feet of land within and adjacent to the club grounds, bordered by Emirates Hills to the west, The Greens to the east, and Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) to the north.

Wasl is a semi-government entity established on May 25, 2008 by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation (DREC), managing a portfolio of over 50,000 residential and commercial properties, 35+ hotels and hotel apartments, 5,500 land plots, 4 freehold master developments, and 8 golf clubs across Dubai. The group operates through three main divisions: Wasl Properties (real estate development and management), Wasl Hospitality (19+ luxury hotels, 5,400+ rooms, 1,416 serviced apartments), and Dubai Golf (managing Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and Jumeirah Golf Estates, plus operating Topgolf Dubai).

The community comprises two distinct offerings: a legacy phase of 84 luxury villas operated on a managed leasehold model, and a newly announced off-plan freehold apartment phase that will introduce a more accessible entry point into this coveted address.

Location and Connectivity

Emirates Golf Club Residences occupies a prime position along Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) within the Emirates Living district, approximately 0.6 km from the main Emirates Golf Club clubhouse. The community's location delivers exceptional connectivity to Dubai's most sought-after destinations:

Key Distances:

• Dubai Marina: 5 minutes by car
• Mall of the Emirates: 8 minutes by car
• JBR Beach: 7–10 minutes by car
• Dubai Marina Mall: 5 minutes by car
• Downtown Dubai / Burj Khalifa: 15–20 minutes by car
• Dubai International Airport (DXB): 27 minutes by car
• Emirates Hills: immediately adjacent (shared boundary)
• The Greens: 0.7 miles / ~10-minute walk or 2-minute drive
• Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT): 10 minutes by car

Metro Access: The Nakheel Metro Station (Red Line, officially renamed Al Fardan Exchange) is located directly opposite Emirates Golf Club, approximately a 4-minute walk from the villa community and 8 minutes from The Greens center. Additional nearby stations include Dubai Internet City (3 minutes from The Greens) and DMCC (9 minutes). The Red Line provides direct connectivity to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Mall of the Emirates, and both airport terminals.

Road Access: Direct frontage onto Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (D94) toward Dubai Marina. Bus Route 83 is accessible within a 7-minute drive.

The Emirates Golf Club: A World-Class Sporting Institution

Emirates Golf Club was founded in 1988 by American businessman Larry Trenary and British businessman George Atkinson on approximately 175 acres of sand dunes designated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Designed by Karl Litten (Boca Raton, Florida), it was the first grass golf course in the Middle East—earning the nickname "The Desert Miracle."

The Majlis Course:

• Par 72, 7,301 yards from championship tees
• Home of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic (DP World Tour) since its inaugural edition in March 1989—the first European Tour event in the Middle East
• Notable winners: Seve Ballesteros (1992), Ernie Els (1994, 2002, 2005), Tiger Woods (2006, 2008), Rory McIlroy (2009, 2015, 2023, 2024—record 4 wins), Henrik Stenson (2007), Sergio Garcia (2017), Bryson DeChambeau (2019)

The Faldo Course:

• Par 72, 7,052 yards
• Originally called The Wadi Course, built in 1996, redesigned by Sir Nick Faldo (six-time Major winner) in 2006
• Fully floodlit with LED lighting—the only championship course in Dubai playable at night
• Features extensive greenside bunkering, frequent water hazards, and fast sloping greens
• Also hosts the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic

Additional Facilities:

• Floodlit Par-3 Academy Course (9 holes)
• Trackman Range (driving range with shot tracking technology)
• Modern Golf Academy with professional instructors
• Peter Cowen Academy (one of golf's leading coaching organizations)

Membership: All membership categories are currently at capacity with waitlists available, including Full Golf, Weekday Golf, Young Professional, Junior, Corporate, and various Viya Premium tiers. Approximate annual fee for full membership: AED 45,000/year.

Residential Villas: Legacy Phase

The legacy villa phase comprises 84 luxury 4-bedroom villas configured across two sub-phases, all operated on 12-month renewable leasehold tenancy managed directly by Dubai Golf:

Phase 1 Villas: G+1 layout, approximately 5,837 sq. ft. Features include a family lounge, en-suite bedrooms, verandah, and outdoor store.

Phase 2 Villas: Approximately 6,475 sq. ft. Ground floor en-suite bedrooms, maid's room, private temperature-controlled swimming pool, and double garage.

All villas include central air conditioning, landscaped gardens and backyards, perimeter fencing, spacious kitchens and dining areas, and detached structures. Views are categorized as Premium City View, Golf View, and Golf Lake View.

Current Rental Rates: Official Dubai Golf leasing rates start from AED 530,000 per annum, reflecting the premium positioning and comprehensive benefits package.

Resident Benefits Package (included with tenancy):

• Complimentary weekday golf membership for the entire family (resident + spouse + 2 children under 18)
• Emirates Golf Club Leisure Membership
• Family Mina Beach Club access (resident + spouse + 2 children under 16)
• 25% food and beverage discount at all club dining outlets
• 10% discount at the pro shop
• Personal villa account with credit privileges
• In-villa dining and catering services
• 24/7 gated security
• Complimentary building, garden, and pool maintenance

This comprehensive benefits package—valued at tens of thousands of dirhams annually—effectively reduces the net cost of tenancy while delivering a five-star resort lifestyle.

New Apartment Phase (Off-Plan)

A new off-plan apartment phase has been registered under the Emirates Golf Club Residences name by Wasl Properties, with freehold title designation. The project is currently in pre-launch or early registration stage, with specific unit configurations, sizes, and pricing to be confirmed upon formal market launch.

For market context, The Greens apartments (the adjacent Emaar community within Emirates Living) currently trade at approximately AED 1,658 per sq. ft. (2024 average sold price), with 2-bedroom apartments around AED 1,380,000. Wasl's comparable projects range from AED 550,000 at Wasl Gate to AED 3.5M+ at Jumeirah Golf Estates, suggesting the Emirates Golf Club apartment phase will offer a competitive entry point for the Emirates Living submarket.

Wasl's current off-plan portfolio includes Cedarwood Estates, Nine Collective, Boulevard Park (Wasl Gate), Pinewood Estate Homes and Ashwood Estates (Jumeirah Golf Estates), and the broader Jumeirah Golf Estates expansion (4.68 million sq. m. masterplan, 12,345+ units, freehold).

Dining and Entertainment at Emirates Golf Club

The clubhouse and grounds host an exceptional array of dining venues, all accessible to residents with preferential pricing:

• Carine: Fine French-Mediterranean restaurant curated by acclaimed Chef Izu Ani, featured on the World's 50 Best Discovery list. First-floor clubhouse position with panoramic golf course and Dubai skyline views.
• Jones the Grocer: Award-winning Australian café and food emporium on the ground floor. Open 7am–10pm with al fresco dining available.
• Spike Bar: Casual sports bar with terrace and scenic course views.
• BOTA Cafe and BOTA Express: Contemporary café concepts.
• Roseleaf Cafe: Casual café offering.
• 1988: Dedicated dining concept named after the club's founding year.

Sports and Leisure Beyond Golf:

• Fully equipped gym with cutting-edge fitness technology (operated by Viya Fit)
• Outdoor swimming pool
• 4 floodlit tennis courts
• Glass-back squash courts
• Padel courts (operated by Viya Padel)
• SensAsia Urban Spa
• UpandRunning Rehabilitation services
• Swimming lessons (ages 3 months to adult via Torpedo Swim Academy and BabySplash Dubai)
• Personal training, yoga, and Pilates programs

The Greens: Surrounding Community Context

The Greens is an established Emaar Properties community within Emirates Living, comprising 40+ residential buildings of 4–8 storeys organized into 10 complexes (Al Sidir, Al Nakheel, Al Arta, Al Samar, Al Alka, Al Ghal, Al Jaz, Al Thayyal, Al Dafrah, and Al Ghozlan). The community houses an estimated 5,000–7,000 residents in studios through 4-bedroom freehold apartments.

Market Performance (The Greens, 2024):

• Average sold price: AED 1,658 per sq. ft.
• 5-year price growth: 93% (from AED 790/sqft in Q1 2020 to AED 1,522/sqft end of 2024)
• Annual price growth (2024): 18%
• Total sales transactions (2024): 567
• Average rental yield: 7.1–7.2% per annum
• Studio rents: ~AED 36,000/year
• 2BR apartment rents: ~AED 137,000/year

Nearby Education and Healthcare

Schools:

• American School of Dubai (Emirates Hills): 8 minutes, IB curriculum, KG1–Year 13
• Regent International School: British curriculum, FS1–Year 13
• Emirates International School (Meadows): IB curriculum

Healthcare:

• MediCentres Greens: nearby community clinic
• Al Zahra Hospital: 15 minutes
• Saudi German Hospital: 15 minutes
• Mediclinic Meadows: nearby

Investment Analysis

Villa Phase: The legacy villas operate as a managed rental estate rather than a resale market, with rental rates from AED 530,000/year. The inclusion of golf membership, beach club access, F&B discounts, and full maintenance in the tenancy package represents substantial additional value.

Adjacent Market Benchmarks:

• The Greens apartment yield: 7.1% (2024)
• Emirates Hills villa yields: ~4.9%
• The Greens 5-year price appreciation: 93%
• Dubai overall apartment yield: 7.07% (2025, new contracts)

Structural Advantages:

1. Direct Emirates Golf Club access—a globally recognized sporting venue hosting the Hero Dubai Desert Classic (DP World Tour)
2. Nakheel Metro Station within 4-minute walk—exceptional transit connectivity for a villa community
3. Emirates Hills adjacency—sharing a boundary with one of Dubai's most exclusive addresses (villas AED 18M–425M+)
4. Sheikh Zayed Road frontage—5 minutes to Dubai Marina, 8 minutes to Mall of the Emirates
5. Wasl semi-government backing—institutional-grade management and long-term asset stewardship

Data sourced from Dubai Golf Official, Wasl Asset Management Group, Bayut Area Guide, FAM Properties, Dubai MLS, PropertyStellar, Metropolitan Real Estate, Dubai Property News, World's 50 Best Discovery, and RERA/DLD Service Charge Index.