UAE developer, Eagle Hills, has acquired land in Baghdad to develop a USD $1.5 billion golf resort named “Baghdad Golf Course and Spa.”
The resort will include a championship golf course, high-end residential buildings, a five-star hotel and a resort club.
The announcement of Iraq’s newest golf resort follows a meeting between Hi Excellency the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mr. Mohammed Shia Al Sudani and His Excellency Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Eagle Hills.
His Excellency Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Eagle Hills
Reflecting on the venture, Alabbar commented, “Baghdad is a city with an illustrious past and a vibrant culture.
“With the Baghdad Golf Course and Spa, we aim to honour this legacy while introducing a modern, luxurious living experience for its inhabitants and visitors.”
He further highlighted that the development celebrates Baghdad’s continuing spirit and future potential.
Some of Alabbar’s most notable achievements include:
- Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world with 205 floors.
- Downtown Dubai, with over 1,800 retail stores, 35,000 homes & a population of 90,000 residents.
- Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai is the most visited location destination with over 100 million visitors a year worldwide.
- Over 70 Hotels & Resorts chains in the UAE and internationally (ST Regis, Mandarin Oriental, Fairmont, Address, The Bristol, Bluesun, Palace, Locanda, Armani, W Hotel, VIDA, ROVE & Emaar Leisure Group).
DP World last year launched the first direct freight service between the UAE and Iraq to speed up the flow of goods between the two countries even though no construction timelines have been given.
There is currently only one other golf course in the whole of Iraq, Erbil Hills. The Cynthia Dye McGarey-designed course is located in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and is already confirmed to play host to the 2025 Pan Arab Golf Championship.
Images: Eagle Hills
