One Week To Go: Hero Dubai Desert Classic – All You Need To Know

Golf Digest Middle East — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:43:57 +0000

With just a week to go, the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic is bringing together some of the biggest names in golf, including recent Career Grand Slam champion Rory McIlroy, who is in pursuit of a record fifth Dallah Trophy, marking the 20th anniversary of his first appearance at the tournament as a fresh-faced 16-year-old.

The World Number Two will lead a stellar field alongside 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 Ahmad Skaik.

Tommy Fleetwood 2025 Fedex Cup Champion PGA Tour

The tournament, running 22–25 January, is the first Rolex Series event of the 2026 DP World Tour Race to Dubai and boasts a USD $9 million prize pool.

Tickets

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 with a registered ticket and must be accompanied by an adult. This is the final and last chance to get them, as they are selling fast!

Food and Drink Options

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, which includes four hours of unlimited beverages, a selection of premium dining, plus a front row seat to world-class golf on the iconic 16th hole.

The Social on Sixteen

New for 2026, fans can watch the action from a wide range of upgraded viewing areas around the Majlis course, including grandstands at the 1st and 15th holes. There are new public decks with bars at the 11th green with the Emirates public deck with bar, and the 18th green has a public deck with bar.

At the 6th, 12th, and 14th holes, there are additional public bars and a viewing areas with a two-tier terrace for the panoramic views.

Tournament Town at Hero Dubai Desert Classic – Supplied

Away from the ropes, a bigger Tournament Town delivers expanded family experiences, live music, Family Friday entertainment, and a brand-new Eat Street food hub with food trucks and live tournament coverage throughout the day and into the evening, which includes a further public bar and rooftop terrace bar at the driving range by Callaway.

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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One Month To Go: Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Golf Digest Middle East — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:01:07 +0000

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.

David Cannon Getty Images

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.