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With just a month to go, the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic has announced five new players to join the already elite field: two-time PGA Tour winner Ryan Fox, three-time Major champion Pádraig Harrington, LIV Golf’s Tom McKibbin and Joaquín Niemann, and 2023 Ryder Cup hero Nicolai Højgaard.
Rory McIlroy
The tournament, running 22–25 January, is the first Rolex Series event of the 2026 DP World Tour Race to Dubai. This year marks 20 years since Rory McIlroy made his debut as a 16-year-old amateur; the four-time Dallah Trophy winner returns in search of a record fifth title in the USD $9 million prize pool.
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Fans have plenty of ways to enjoy the action. General admission is free on Thursday and Friday with a registered ticket, while weekend tickets cost just AED 100 in advance or AED 125 on the day. Children 17 and under attend free.
Hospitality options include the signature Dallah Lounge from AED 2,100, Clubhouse Hospitality from AED 250, and the Social on Sixteen brunch experience from AED 695–790, offering four hours of drinks, premium dining, and views of the iconic 16th hole.
The Social on Sixteen
New for 2026, Eat Street debuts as a foodie destination with local favourites and international vendors, including MrBeast Burger, Salt Burgers, Yalla Mahalla shawarma, and Vietnamese Foodies.
Tournament Town offers daily entertainment, family activities, and sustainability experiences, including Dubai’s first family-friendly rave, FamilyBeatz, on Friday.
For more details and for ticket purchases please visit www.dubaidesertclassic.com/event-tickets and via the Hero Dubai Desert Classic app on the App Store or Google Play.
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